Papineau-Labelle Wildlife Reserve, Wildlife reserve in the Laurentian Mountains, Canada.
Description
Papineau-Labelle is a wildlife reserve in the Laurentian Mountains containing more than 760 lakes and around 40 streams across mountainous terrain. The area spreads across multiple landscapes with natural waterways and forested hillsides.
History
The area experienced heavy logging from the late 1800s until around the mid-1900s. After this resource extraction ended, the territory received official protected status in 1971.
Culture
The name honors Louis-Joseph Papineau, a Quebec political figure, and Antoine Labelle, a priest who promoted settlement in the Laurentians. These two names represent key individuals who shaped the region's development.
Practical
Access is available at around 15 entry points where visitors must register and can rent equipment. Canoes, kayaks, and bicycles are available for use, along with fishing permits.
Did you know?
The reserve is crossed by two major river systems: the Petite-Nation River and the Sourd River. These waterways support different fish species including brook trout and northern pike.
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