Pourvoirie des Lacs à Jimmy - Pourvoiries EssipitFishing & hunting outfitter

Pourvoirie des Lacs à Jimmy, operated by Vacances Essipit, is a hunting-and-fishing territory tucked near Tadoussac on the Côte-Nord, easily reached via Route 138. Its quiet, peaceful territory holds 12 fish-bearing lakes where brook trout (speckled trout) fishing is plentiful — trout from 6 to 17 inches, fished with an experienced guide, a 14-ft aluminum boat provided, and a quota of 15 trout per licence. The 8 chalets, on a European 4-star plan, offer real privacy and a lake view, each with its own boarding dock and fire pit. The site also offers moose hunting on an exclusive-rights territory (groups

The history of Essipit and its outfitters is rooted in a millennial tradition. Innu ancestors have traveled the Nitassinan territory for over 10,000 years, leading a nomadic lifestyle dictated by hunting, fishing, and gathering. In 1892, the Essipiunnuat reserve (“the Innu of the shell river”) was officially established by the Canadian government along the Escoumins River. Faced with the economic transformations of the 20th century and the rise of the forestry industry, the Innu community adapted its activities, notably developing the creation and sale of handicrafts to visitors. A major turning point occurred in 1978 when the community launched a

The outfitter is located in the heart of the Essipit Innu territory, in the municipality of Sacré-Cœur on the North Shore, near Tadoussac. The area is part of a wild, forested natural setting that includes several bodies of water. This natural habitat is home in particular to brook trout, moose, and the black bear. The geography of the area offers an atmosphere of vast, preserved natural beauty, accessible via the land routes of the Essipit territory for outdoor activities such as fishing and hunting.

The Essipit territory spans over 420 km² of preserved wilderness, home to more than 125 natural lakes. Located at high altitudes, these bodies of water remain cool throughout the summer season, favoring aquatic populations even in July and August. The outfitters' aquatic wildlife is characterized by an abundance of native brook trout. The hydrographic network brings together diverse bodies of water, including the large 3-kilometer lake at Domaine du Lac Bernier, the two exclusive lakes at Club Claire, and the Lacs à Jimmy sector. The surrounding habitat is composed of the lush forests of the Côte-Nord, integrated into the Essipit

Pourvoirie des Lacs à Jimmy and the Essipit estate offer a wide range of outdoor activities. Day fishing or multi-day stays are a primary activity across more than 125 natural lakes accessible by car, ATV, or on foot. Visitors fish for native brook trout and benefit from 14-foot aluminum rowboats, fish cleaning stations, weighing equipment, a smokehouse, and motor rental services. Combined hunting and fishing packages are also offered. Wildlife viewing is a highlight, featuring guided black bear observation tours as well as whale watching cruises on the St. Lawrence River. Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy sea kayaking on excursions