Experience an out-of-this-world adventure at Lac des Coeurs Domain
Located in the heart of Innu lands, Lac des Cœurs Domain outfitter is true paradise on Earth for sports fishing enthusiasts. Its eight 4-star cottages provide superior comfort with views of the lake. Brook trout fishing is excellent in the 15 lakes throughout the entire season.
You can also cast your line into Lac des Cœurs (also known as the head waters of the Escoumins River), streams, falls and deep, still waters. Whether you’re fly fishing or fishing from a boat, standing on a wharf or wading in, the fishing is always good at the Lac des Cœurs Domain outiffter!
River fly fishing
Pets allowed
18 fish-filled lakes
Information
46 De la Réserve Street
Essipit, Quebec G0T 1K0
Canada
Establishment number 850481
Check-in : 4:00 p.m.
Check-out : 11:00 a.m.
GPS coordinates
Latitude: 48.67913 N
Longitude: -69.96453 W
Rental details
- Propane cook stove and refrigerator
- Propane lighting
- Woodstove with firewood
- BBQ (propane extra)
- Running water (hot tap water – not drinkable)
- Indoor toilet with toilet paper
- Indoor shower with hot water
- Couch and/or rocking chair
- Dishware, utensils, pots and pans
- Dishcloths and dish soap
- Garbage and recycling bins outside
- Waste and recycling collection
- Mattresses and mattress covers
- Pillows and pillowcases
- Personal fire area
- Screened-in deck
- Boat launch
Fishing
- Native brook trout fishing
- Average trout size is 6-12 inches (15-30 cm)
- 14-foot aluminum watercraft provided (1 watercraft per 2 people*)
- Fishing license is required (available on-site at the government rate)
- 20-trout quota per fishing license**
- Fishing trip
- Fishing in the head lake, steams, falls, and deep waters
- Fish from your watercraft, from the dock or by wading
- No release required
- Trout weighed upon return from fishing
- Mandatory trout cleaning at the location provided for this on the site
- Fish smoker
- Trout hut on-site
- Pets allowed
* For their safety, children in watercraft must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
** Fishing and quota rights are issued for adults and children. They are included in the family package. Children without a license can fish by using a parent’s license, according to applicable law. Fish caught by the child are included in the adult’s quota, however you can buy a license for the child if you would like to benefit from an additional half-quota.
Hunting
* Only hunters registered at the outfitter are authorized in the exclusive hunting territory.
Outdoor activities
- Unsupervised swimming in the lake near the cottages
- Pedal boat
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Hiking on trails
- Wildlife observation
- Picking wild fruit (in season)
- Picnics
- Campfires* (each cottage has a campfire area)
- Biking and ATVs**
- See-saws for children
- Personal floatation jackets
* Campfires or open fires are permitted, as long as the head ranger approves it. The head ranger will check the forest fire index and notify you where to make the fire.
** ATVs are permitted as long as you do not disturb other users’ peace and quiet.
Some activities are completely free, such as hiking, canoeing, kayaking, pedal boating, unsupervised swimming in the lakes and observing wildlife.
Other activities, like whale watching tours in a zodiac and black bear watching, are available for a small fee. For more information, contact our Reservation and Information Centre, which is open 7 days per week from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Rates 2024
European plan – Cottage, boat, fishing permit
Regular rates (per day and per person)
Cottage, boat, fishing permit
| 4 stars | |
|---|---|
| 2 days | $ 111 |
| 3 days + | $ 105 |
| From 1st Sunday in July | $ 95 |
Family rates
Cottage, boat, fishing permit
Rates in effect as of the second Sunday in July.
The 5 days stays are from Sunday to Friday and the 7 days stays are Sunday to Sunday or Friday to Friday.
Price per day and per type of package (2 persons, one family, two families)
Two person
| 4 stars | |
|---|---|
| 3 days | – |
| 5 days | $ 140 |
| 7 days | $ 117 |
One family
2 adults / 2 children under 17 years old
| 4 stars | |
|---|---|
| 3 days | – |
| 5 days | $ 155 |
| 7 days | $ 127.50 |
Two families (rates by family)
2 X 2 adults / 2 children under 17 years old in the same cottage
| 4 stars | |
|---|---|
| 3 days | – |
| 5 days | $ 125 |
| 7 days | $ 106 |
Additional child from 6 to 17 years old without permit
Free for children 5 years and younger
| 4 stars | |
|---|---|
| 3 days | – |
| 5 days | $ 26 |
| 7 days | $ 25.75 |
Additional adult
| 4 stars | |
|---|---|
| 3 days | – |
| 5 days | $ 52 |
| 7 days | $ 51.50 |
Moose hunting
| 1st week | $ 2 060 |
| 2nd week | $ 1 960 |
- Exclusive territory with hunting camp or cottage – Max. 2 to 4 people
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First week from Friday 4 p.m. to Saturday 9 a.m.
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Second week from Saturday 4 p.m. to Sunday 9 a.m.
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No hunting the day of your arrival and departure.
Notes :
- Quota: 20 trout per adult with permit
- Quota: 10 trout per child with permit (family rate)
- Credit carts are not accepted in the forest.
- 25 % deposit required upon reservation for regular stays and 50% for weeks with families (non-refundable).
- Taxes not included.
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Cœur or Utei cottage no 1
Cœur or Utei cottage no 1
Amenities
- View of Lac des Coeurs
- Non-smoking
- 2 armchairs
- 1 rocking chair
- Running water (hot running water, not drinkable)
- Bedroom #1
- 1 bunk bed, double below and single above (3 people)
- Bedroom #2
- 1 bunk bed, double below and single above (3 people)
- Screened-in balcony
- Private wharf
- Access to picnic tables on the site
- Access to swings for the children
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Aviron or Apui cottage no 2
Aviron or Apui cottage no 2
Amenities
- View of Lac des Coeurs
- Non-smoking
- 1 sofa
- 2 rocking chairs
- Running water (hot running water, not drinkable)
- Bedroom #1
- 1 bunk bed, double below and single above (3 people)
- Bedroom #2
- 1 bunk bed, double below and single above (3 people)
- Screened-in balcony
- Access to the main wharf
- Access to picnic tables on the site
- Access to swings for the children
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Corbeau or Kakatshu cottage no 3
Corbeau or Kakatshu cottage no 3
Amenities
- View of Lac des Coeurs
- Non-smoking
- 1 sofa
- 2 rocking chairs
- Running water (hot running water, not drinkable)
- Bedroom #1
- 1 bunk bed, double below and single above (3 people)
- Bedroom #2
- 1 bunk bed, double below and single above (3 people)
- Screened-in balcony
- Access to the main wharf
- Access to picnic tables on the site
- Access to swings for the children
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Huard or Muaku cottage no 4
Huard or Muaku cottage no 4
Amenities
- View of Lac des Coeurs
- Non-smoking
- 1 sofa
- 2 rocking chairs
- Running water (hot running water, not drinkable)
- Bedroom #1
- 1 bunk bed, double below and single above (3 people)
- Bedroom #2
- 1 bunk bed, double below and single above (3 people)
- Screened-in balcony
- Access to the main wharf
- Access to picnic tables on the site
- Access to swings for the children
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Couleuvre or Manitush cottage no 5
Couleuvre or Manitush cottage no 5
Amenities
- View of Lac des Coeurs
- Non-smoking
- 1 sofa
- 2 rocking chairs
- Running water (hot running water, not drinkable)
- Bedroom #1
- 1 bunk bed, double below and single above (3 people)
- Bedroom #2
- 1 bunk bed, double below and single above (3 people)
- Screened-in balcony
- Access to the main wharf
- Access to picnic tables on the site
- Access to swings for the children
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Baie or Uashau cottage no 6
Baie or Uashau cottage no 6
Amenities
- View of Lac des Coeurs
- Non-smoking
- 2 propane refrigerators
- 1 sofa
- 2 rocking chairs
- Running water (hot running water, not drinkable)
- Bedroom #1
- 1 bunk bed, double below and single above (3 people)
- Bedroom #2
- 1 bunk bed, double below and single above (3 people)
- Bedroom #3
- 1 bunk bed, double below and single above (3 people)
- Bedroom #4
- 1 single bunk bed (2 people)
- Screened-in balcony
- Access to the main wharf
- Access to picnic tables on the site
- Access to swings for the children
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Porc-épic or Kaku cottage no 7
Porc-épic or Kaku cottage no 7
Amenities
- View of Lac des Coeurs
- Non-smoking
- 2 propane refrigerators
- 1 sofa
- 2 rocking chairs
- Running water (hot running water, not drinkable)
- Bedroom #1
- 1 bunk bed, double below and single above (3 people)
- Bedroom #2
- 1 bunk bed, double below and single above (3 people)
- Bedroom #3
- 1 bunk bed, double below and single above (3 people)
- Bedroom #4
- 1 single bunk bed (2 people)
- Screened-in balcony
- Private wharf
- Access to picnic tables on the site
- Access to swings for the children
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Rosario or Ashini cottage no 8
Rosario or Ashini cottage no 8
Amenities
- View of Lac des Coeurs
- Non-smoking
- 2 propane refrigerators
- 2 sofas
- 2 rocking chairs
- Running water (hot running water, not drinkable)
- Upstairs
- 4 single beds and double bed (6 people)
- Ground floor
- 1 bunk bed, double below and single above (3 people)
- Screened-in balcony
- Private wharf
- Access to picnic tables on the site
- Access to swings for the children
Bear Watching 
Sea Kayaking 
Fishing 
Hiking