Mastigouche Wildlife Reserve
| Mastigouche Wildlife Reserve | |
|---|---|
Lac Saint-Bernard | |
| Location | Maskinongé Regional County Municipality, Matawinie and D'Autray, Quebec, Canada |
| Nearest city | Joliette |
| Coordinates | 46°40′00″N 73°30′00″W / 46.666667°N 73.5°W |
| Area | 1,556.8 square kilometres (601.1 sq mi) |
| Created | 1971 |
| Administrator | Sépaq |
| Website | Official Site |
The Mastigouche Wildlife Reserve is a Quebec Wildlife Reserve located in the administrative regions of the Mauricie and Lanaudière, Quebec, in Canada. Comprising 1556 square kilometres, it includes 417 lakes and 13 rivers. Like all wildlife reserves, this area is dedicated to the conservation, development and use of wildlife as well as recreational activities. It is however not considered a protected area, because forest and mining activities are being allowed. The reserve is managed by Sépaq which offers camping and equipment rentals.