Get re-energized at Lac Loup Sports Domain
Visit Lac Loup Sports Domain to enjoy an exhilarating forest experience. This magnificent site has a wide variety of exciting activities for outdoor enthusiasts, including native brook trout fishing, big game hunting, Rabaska canoeing and hiking.
Lac Loup Sports Domain’s 9 rental cottages are all equipped with a dock, providing sportsmen direct access to the lake. Enhance your stay by visiting the traditional Innu territory located nearby.
27 natural lakes
Exhilarating experiences in forested setting
Hiking trails
Information
46 De la Réserve Street
Essipit, Quebec G0T 1K0
Canada
Establishment number 850496
Check-in : 4:00 p.m.
Check-out : 11:00 a.m.
GPS coordinates
Latitude: 48.66726 N
Longitude: -69.9400008 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
- Access to a central campfire area
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 required (available on-site at the government rate)
- 20-trout quota per fishing license**
- Fishing trip
- No release required
- Trout weighed upon return from fishing
- Mandatory trout cleaning at the location provided for this purpose on the site
- Fish smoker
- Trout hut on-site
- No 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.
Moose hunting*
- Two-week hunting period
- Week 1: Friday through Saturday
- Week 2: Saturday through Sunday
- Hunting license required (available on-site)
- Group of 2 to 4 hunters per territory
- Quota: 1 animal per 2 hunters per territory
* Only hunters registered at the outfitter are authorized in the exclusive hunting territory.
Black bear hunting*
- Upon request only
* Only hunters registered at the outfitter are authorized in the exclusive hunting territory.
Outdoor activities
- Unsupervised swimming in the lake near the cottages
- Children’s play module
- Pedal boat
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Rabaska canoe
- Hiking on groomed trails
- Wildlife observation
- Picking wild fruit (in season)
- Picnics
- Campfires* (common campfire area)
- Biking and ATVing**
- Children’s play area
- Panoramic site
- Traditional Innu site
- Personal floatation jacket
* 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 |
3 stars cottage; 5% off regular price
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 |
3 stars cottage; 5% off regular price
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.
Bear hunting – Fishing
Minimum stay of 3 days for 2 people
| Hunting and fishing combo | on demand |
Sites with bait and guide
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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Grand-Duc cottage no 1
Grand-Duc cottage no 1
Amenities
- View of the Lac Loup
- 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)
- Screened-in balcony
- Individual wharf
- Access to picnic tables on the site
- Access to a centrally-located playground
Note:
Open fires are only allowed when permitted by the forest fire advisory.
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Pimbina cottage no 2
Pimbina cottage no 2
Amenities
- View of Lac Loup
- Non-smoking
- Running water (hot running water, not drinkable)
- 2 rocking chairs
- Bedroom #1
- 1 bunk bed, double below and single above (3 people)
- Bedroom #2
- 1 bunk bed, double below and single above (3 people)
- Balcony
- Individual wharf
- Access to picnic tables on the site
- Access to a centrally-located playground
Note:
Open fires are only allowed when permitted by the forest fire advisory.
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Myrtilles cottage no 3
Myrtilles cottage no 3
Amenities
- View of Lac Loup
- Non-smoking
- Running water (hot running water, not drinkable)
- 2 rocking chairs
- Bedroom #1
- 1 bunk bed, double below and single above (3 people)
- Individual wharf
- Access to picnic tables on the site
- Access to a centrally-located playground
Note:
Open fires are only allowed when permitted by the forest fire advisory.
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Chicoutay cottage no 4
Chicoutay cottage no 4
Amenities
- View of Lac Loup
- Non-smoking
- Running water (hot running water, not drinkable)
- 1 sofa
- 2 rocking chairs
- Bedroom #1
- 1 bunk bed, double below and single above (3 people)
- Bedroom #2
- 1 bunk bed, doublebelow and single above (3 people)
- Individual wharf
- Access to picnic tables on the site
- Access to a centrally-located playground
Note:
Open fires are only allowed when permitted by the forest fire advisory.
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Mitan cottage no 5
Mitan cottage no 5
Amenities
- View of Lac Loup
- Non-smoking
- Running water (hot running water, not drinkable)
- 1 sofa
- 2 rocking chairs
- 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
- Individual wharf
- Access to picnic tables on the site
- Access to a centrally-located playground
Note:
Open fires are only allowed when permitted by the forest fire advisory.
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Quatre-temps cottage no 6
Quatre-temps cottage no 6
Amenities
- View of Lac Loup
- Non-smoking
- Running water (hot running water, not drinkable)
- 1 sofa
- 2 rocking chairs
- 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
- Individual wharf in front of the security guard’s cottage
- Access to picnic tables on the site
- Access to a centrally-located playground
Note:
Open fires are only allowed when permitted by the forest fire advisory.
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Catherinette cottage no 7
Catherinette cottage no 7
Amenities
- View of Lac Loup
- Non-smoking
- Running water (hot running water, not drinkable)
- 2 propane refrigerators
- 2 sofas
- 3 rocking chairs
- 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)
- 1 single bunk bed (2 people)
- Bedroom #4
- 1 bunk bed, double below and single above (3 people)
- 1 single bunk bed (2 people)
- Screened-in balcony
- Individual wharf
- Access to picnic tables on the site
- Access to a centrally-located playground
Note:
Open fires are only allowed when permitted by the forest fire advisory.
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Cormier cottage no 8
Cormier cottage no 8
Amenities
- View of Lac Loup
- Non-smoking
- Running water (hot running water, not drinkable)
- 2 propane refrigerators
- 1 sofa
- 2 rocking chairs
- 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
- Individual wharf
- Access to picnic tables on the site
- Access to a centrally-located playground
Note:
Open fires are only allowed when permitted by the forest fire advisory.
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Camarine cottage no 9
Camarine cottage no 9
Amenities
- View of the lake
- Non-smoking
- Running water (hot running water, not drinkable)
- 2 propane refrigerators
- 1 sofa
- 2 rocking chairs
- 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
- Individual wharf
- Access to picnic tables on the site
- Access to a centrally-located playground
Note:
Open fires are only allowed when permitted by the forest fire advisory.
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Hunting cabins
Hunting cabins
Amenties
- Propane stove
- Propane refrigerator
- Propane heating
- Gravity-fed water system
- Indoor toilet
- No toilet
- Dishes, utensils and pots
- 2 single bunk beds (4 people)
- Mattresses and matress covers
- Pillows and pillow covers
Note:
Don’t forget to bring your sheets, blankets, sleeping bags, towels and washcloths, as they are not provided.
Bear Watching 
Sea Kayaking 
Fishing 
Hiking