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
Dates
May 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026
Contact details
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
Belvedere
Wildlife observation
Plant life observation
Land sports activities
Hunting
Fatbike
Hiking
Cycling
Water sports activities
Canoeing
Kayaking
Fishing
Ice fishing
Beach (swimming)
Beach nearby
Beach on site
Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP)
Motorized activities
Snowmobiling
Quad - ATV
Quad / ATV trails
Accommodation
Types of accommodation available
Pod
Units
Ready-to-camp : 7
Campsite : 42
Customers
Seniors
Families
Groups
Environment
On the edge of a river, a lake or the river
On the ground
In the forest
Facilities
Sports and leisure
Body of water
Infrastructure and equipment
Boat ramp
Comfort and amenities
Comfort station
Showers
Restrooms
Services
Visitor services
Internet access : connection available
Firewood
No drinking water
Electricity
Electricity - 15 amperes
Campfire allowed
Pets
Pets allowed in Ready-to-Camp
Pets permitted for a fee
Last updated: June 28, 2026
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