ZEC & reserve · Duhamel

Réserve faunique de Papineau-Labelle, accueil Gagnon

The reserve's northern gateway, at the end of chemin du Lac-Gagnon. This is where you check in to fish Preston, Montjoie or Marie-Le Franc.

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Good to know

Hours: Daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lakes served: Preston, Montjoie, Joinville, Marie-Le Franc, Paul, Philippe and more
Rentals: Canoes
Season: Spring, Summer, Fall

Sources · Checked 2026-10

Boat launch

Duhamel

A municipal boat launch north of Duhamel, shown on the regional map. Check the sticker and access rules with the town before you go.

Lodging

Duhamel

A villa modelled on a Colombian hacienda, on Lac Gagnon. Locals call it 'the Cathedral'.

Lake

Duhamel

North of Duhamel, right at the wildlife reserve's door. Same deal as Lac Simon: lake trout 55 cm minimum, closed from December 20.

Ski & snowshoe

Duhamel

Over 40 km of backcountry ski and snowshoe trails in the wildlife reserve, kept up by volunteers. $15 for the whole season is a steal.

Lodging

Duhamel

Four-season cottage with access to Lac Gagnon. In winter, deer wander through the yard.

Lake

Duhamel

A 770-hectare lake inside the reserve, open for day fishing through the Gagnon check-in. Lake trout and walleye in spring, with bass added from June…

UsuallyJun2027

Holiday

DuhamelJune 23 or 24 · 2027 dates to be announced

Duhamel celebrates Saint-Jean in the village. Details posted each year on the Facebook event.

UsuallyAug2027

Sports

DuhamelEarly August, a Saturday · 2027 dates to be announced

An 11.5 km open-water swim from the Sépaq beach in Duhamel to the Lac-Simon beach, plus 500 m, 2 km and 4 km races and a family relay. It…