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Historic outfitter on the shores of Lac Carmel with log cabins.
Kanamouche is a fishing, nature lodging and equipment rental outfitter in the heart of Lanaudière, Qc. It offers 11 lodgings (up to 10 guests) and 1 lake. Featured species: Brook trout and Rainbow trout. About 1 h 52 drive from Montreal.
Kanamouche is located in Lanaudière, Quebec. The closest service town is Saint-Michel-des-Saints.
Species on the territory
Brook trout and rainbow trout fishing on a self-guided basis on lac Carmel, stocked regularly. Boats provided free of charge, electric motors only. Fishing is not included in cabin/room rates and is billed separately.
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Lodgings
11 cabins available in Lanaudière, QC.
Spacious large log cabin accommodating up to 10 guests, featuring a wood fireplace and necessary kitchen amenities.
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Traditional log cabin accommodating up to 2 guests, offering a quiet rustic setting in nature.
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Comfortable log cabin for 2 people. Equipped with a wood fireplace, television, equipped kitchen, and BBQ.
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Cozy cabin for 2 guests in a peaceful green setting near the lake.
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Log cabin accommodating up to 3 guests, featuring a wood fireplace and an authentic nature vibe.
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Large log cabin accommodating up to 6 guests, equipped with a wood fireplace and full kitchen.
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Waters
1 lake in the Lanaudière region, with the species, packages and cabins tied to each one.
Lake
Lake Carmel is the main body of water around which activities at the Kan-à-Mouche outfitter, located in Saint-Michel-des-Saints in Lanaudière, are centered. Founded in 1945 by Carmelle Daury, the outfitter is nestled directly on the shores of this lake with…
crystal-clear waters, surrounded by spruces and hundred-year-old pines. Lake Carmel is a headwater lake that is regularly stocked to maintain a large population of brook trout and rainbow trout year-round. Outdoor and water activities are varied: fishing in summer and winter (ice fishing), canoeing, swimming, and wildlife observation, notably of ospreys and loons. Rowboats are provided on site, and only electric motors and electric pontoons are permitted. The daily catch limit is set at 8 trout, with a total possession limit of 15 trout for guests staying overnight, and catch-and-release is prohibited. A network of hiking and interpretation trails surrounds Lake Carmel, offering superb panoramic views of the surrounding forest environment.Packages on this water body
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Hunting and fishing
The following fish species can be caught at Kanamouche, Lanaudière, QC: Brook trout, Rainbow trout.
Hunting at Kanamouche is practised as follows: Hunting zones: Zone 15.
In addition to hunting and fishing, Kanamouche offers: Canot, Kayak, Observation de la faune, Pédalo, Randonnée pédestre, Vélo de montagne, Glissade, Motoneige guidée, Patinage, Quad, Raquette, Ski de fond, Traîneaux à chiens, Location de bateau-ponton, Location de motoneige, Location de quad.
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Getting there
7639 chemin Brassard, Saint-Michel-des-Saints
Road access in Saint-Michel-des-Saints, Lanaudière, on the shores of lac Carmel.
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L'Auberge / Pourvoirie Kan-à-Mouche (Kanamouche) was founded in 1945 on the shores of lac Carmel in Saint-Michel-des-Saints, Lanaudière, among century-old spruces and pines. The site has kept its historic 1950s character, from an era when it welcomed celebrated guests. Lodging, on the European plan, consists of 9 log cabins (1 to 5 bedrooms, sleeping 2 to 10 people) and 5 forest-motel rooms, several with a kitchenette, terrace or wood fireplace. Lac Carmel, stocked regularly, offers brook trout (omble de fontaine) and rainbow trout fishing on a self-guided basis: rowboats provided free of charge, electric motors only, limit of 8 trout
per day, no catch-and-release. Summer: canoeing, swimming, wildlife watching (osprey, loons) and walking and interpretive trails all around the lake. Winter: snowshoeing, ice fishing, inner-tube sliding, cross-country skiing, skating, dog-sledding and snowmobiling nearby.
The Kan-à-Mouche outfitting lodge is the oldest outfitting operation in the Saint-Michel-des-Saints region of Lanaudière. Founded in 1945 by Carmelle Daury on the shores of Lac Carmel, the property traces its origins to its creator’s passion for hunting and fishing. Originally from the village of Champlain near Trois-Rivières, Carmelle Daury first discovered the region at the age of 15 in the early 1900s. After marrying Wendel Daury, a musical arranger for the famous Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, and spending a brief period in the United States, she returned to Quebec in 1938 following her husband’s death. Drawn by the forest, she
devoted much of her life to running this private five-star club. Over the decades, the lodge has welcomed prominent personalities from the political and artistic elite of North America, including the Kennedy family, the Duplessis family, Marilyn Monroe, Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. The estate has also served as a filming location for television and film productions such as « La Rivière des Jérémie », « L’invité » and the series « Trauma ». In 1974, Italian count Ferretti di Castelferretto flew over the territory, fell in love with the site, and became the second owner. In the late 1980s, his daughter Léonora took over alongside biologist Gilles Desjardins. Once reserved for a very select circle, the outfitting lodge has since opened its doors to nature lovers and people who enjoy the great outdoors, while preserving its historical character with round timber and its warm hospitality.
The Kanamouche outfitter is located in Saint-Michel-des-Saints, in the heart of the Lanaudière region. The property stretches along the shores of lac Carmel, surrounded by a forest environment characterized by century-old pine trees and spruces. The terrain and wooded setting frame this body of water with crystal-clear waters, popular for fishing for brook trout and rainbow trout. On the lake, the use of gas-powered engines is prohibited in favor of electric motors to preserve the tranquility of the natural surroundings. Access to the territory is entirely by land via Brassard Road, providing a straightforward connection between the local road network
and the vacation site.
The Pourvoirie Kanamouche is located along the shores of lac Carmel, a headwater lake with crystal-clear waters near Saint-Michel-des-Saints, in the Lanaudière region. Its territory is set within a forest environment made up of century-old spruces and pines. The surrounding plant diversity includes, in particular, white spruce, balsam fir, paper birch, and sugar maple. The site’s interpretive trails also make it possible to observe understory and shrub species such as Canada yew, hazelnut, Greenland lédon, and blueberries. The aquatic habitat of lac Carmel is managed to support the fish wildlife. Two main species can be found there: brook trout (speckled
trout) and rainbow trout. The outfitter carries out regular stocking to maintain a high trout population throughout the year. The natural environment is home to a variety of avian and terrestrial wildlife. On lac Carmel, it’s possible to observe the Osprey and the Common Loon (Plongeon huard). The surrounding forest is home to the hummingbird, the ruffed grouse, as well as various wild mammals such as the hare, fox, white-tailed deer, and black bear.
La Pourvoirie Kanamouche offers a range of outdoor activities throughout the seasons on-site and nearby. During the summer season, Lac Carmel is at the heart of the water-based activities. Visitors can enjoy canoeing, swimming in its crystal-clear waters, or fishing for brook trout and rainbow trout. On site, the outfitter provides skiffs and offers rentals for electric motors, electric docks, and complete fishing equipment (rods, landing nets, bait), as well as the sale of fishing licences and an evisceration table. The interpretive walking trail network goes around the lake and leads to panoramic lookouts focused on discovering the area’s flora
and observing wildlife. Other activities are available nearby, such as ATV (4-wheeler) trail riding, sea or river kayaking, jet skiing, and golf. In winter, the property offers snowshoe walks, inner-tube sliding, and ice fishing by reservation. As night falls, clear skies sometimes make it possible to see the northern lights. Facilities located nearby provide access to cross-country skiing, skating in the village, dog sledding, and snowmobile expeditions. The establishment also welcomes groups, weddings, corporate meetings, or family celebrations, with the possibility of exclusive use of the restaurant-bar and the provision of audiovisual equipment.
Frequently asked questions
Kanamouche offers: Fishing, Nature Lodging, Equipment rental. The species found on the territory are Brook trout, Rainbow trout.
11 lodgings are available on the territory, hosting up to 10 guests.
Packages start at 17 $. The exact rate depends on the period, length of stay and party size.
Road access in Saint-Michel-des-Saints, Lanaudière, on the shores of lac Carmel.
Les animaux de compagnie sont admis uniquement dans les chalets (un seul animal par hébergement) au tarif de 25 $ par jour, sous réserve du respect de certaines conditions. Ils ne sont pas autorisés dans les chambres du motel.
Kanamouche is located in Lanaudière, Qc.
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