The Chapeau-de-Paille ZEC offers access to fishing, hunting and outdoor activities on over 1,200 km² of forest dotted with more than 500 lakes and rivers. More than a hundred serviced, semi-serviced and primitive campsites are scattered along its 1,800 km of forest roads and trails. A total of seven ready-to-camp units are available for rental, as are canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and fatbikes. For fishing, all the necessary equipment is available, as well as four boats with electric motors and lithium batteries, available for rental to visitors.
ZEC CHAPEAU DE PAILLE
Establishment registration number: 627746
May 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026
Location
Operating location
102 chemin de La Matawin, Trois-Rives, Québec, Canada, G0X 2C0
102 chemin de La Matawin, Trois-Rives, Québec, Canada, G0X 2C0
46.90508600, -72.92950300
Lac des aigles © D.Lacerte
Prêt-à-camper © M.Lavallée
Cascade Brown © H.Doucet
Rivière Matawin © H.Doucet
POD 4 personnes © Zec Chapeau-de-Paille
Intérieur POD 4 personnes © Zec Chapeau-de-Paille
Rivière Matawin © H.Doucet
Activities
Recreational and cultural activities
Plant life observation
Belvedere
Wildlife observation
Land sports activities
Hunting
Hiking
Fatbike
Cycling
Water sports activities
Fishing
Beach nearby
Kayaking
Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP)
Ice fishing
Beach (swimming)
Canoeing
Beach on site
Motorized activities
Quad / ATV trails
Quad - ATV
Snowmobiling
Accommodation
Types of accommodation available
Pod
Units
Ready-to-camp : 7
Campsite : 42
Customers
Groups
Seniors
Environment
On the ground
In the forest
On the edge of a river, a lake or the river
Facilities
Sports and leisure
Body of water
Infrastructure and equipment
Boat ramp
Comfort and amenities
Showers
Comfort station
Restrooms
Services
Visitor services
Internet access : connection available
Campfire allowed
Electricity - 15 amperes
Electricity
No drinking water
Firewood
Pets
Pets allowed in Ready-to-Camp
Pets permitted for a fee
