Domaine de l'Île au CanotHunting outfitter

Domaine de l'Île au Canot is a private resort set on a 52.5-hectare island (2 km long by 600 m wide) in the heart of the Isle-aux-Grues archipelago, on the St. Lawrence River, reachable only by boat from the Montmagny wharf. The island, whose recorded history goes back to its first known owner in 1662, is run today by the Lachance family and friends passionate about waterfowl hunting. It is one of the best private estates in the world for snow-goose hunting: one of the 21 islands of the migratory-bird sanctuary, its south-east tidal flats are a major feeding ground

Domaine de l'Île au Canot has a rich historical past, with the earliest traces dating back to the concession of the island to Vincent Macard in 1662. In 1826, Michel Olivier Lachance, an agricultural producer from Île d'Orléans, moved there and became the first of a long line of island navigators. The island remained in the Lachance family until 1956, when it was sold to Charles Body Fisher, then acquired in 1989 by the Welch family, who introduced pheasant hunting there. Since 2008, the Lachance family has regained possession of the island in partnership with friends who are passionate about

The Domaine de l'Île au Canot spans more than 50 hectares of wild nature in the middle of the Saint-Laurent River. The island is part of the archipelago of Isle-aux-Grues, a group of 21 islands known for its unique riverine environment, its sandbars, and its coastal landscapes. Its island geography makes it a prime stopover for wildlife viewing and hunting migratory birds, especially the snow goose and the duck. The property operates with a high level of energy autonomy thanks to modern ecological installations, including a wind turbine and solar panels that cover more than 80% of the island’s electricity

Domaine de l'Île au Canot covers an island territory of 52.5 hectares, measuring 2 kilometres in length by 600 metres in width, located in the St. Lawrence River in the heart of the Île-aux-Grues archipelago. The property is part of a sanctuary for migratory birds comprising 21 islands. Its natural habitat is characterized by southeast shallows, located near the north shallows of Isle-aux-Grues, which form the main feeding area for snow geese during migration. The island’s geography is also shaped by small sheltered bays, rocky shorelines, as well as beaches and sandbars that emerge in the middle of the river

Domaine de l'Île au Canot offers a wide range of outdoor activities, hunting, and guided boating excursions on the St. Lawrence River. Waterfowl hunting includes white goose hunting from blinds set on the flats or on dry land, accessible on foot or by ATV. Black duck, mallard and pintail hunting is carried out in bays from a yacht or from blinds made of natural stone. Pheasant hunting is organized by sectors with a guide and a dog for small groups. A terrace is also set up for clay pigeon shooting, supervised and guided by a professional. When it comes to