Zec Lavigne

Located in St Come, Quebec, Zec Lavigne is managed by the Association de chasse et de pche Lavigne. Covering a sprawling territory of 176 lakes within 406 km, it is a vibrant Zone dExploitation Contrle that offers a range of outdoor activities just an hour away from Joliette and two hours from Montreal. With a network of 150 km of roads, Zec Lavigne is one of the most visited Zecs per square kilometre in Quebec.

In addition to traditional activities such as hunting and fishing, Zec Lavigne boasts over 40 camping sites with 340 spots, 40 km of marked hiking trails, and 15 European package chalets in the Saint-Znon area. Accessible through three welcome centres in surrounding municipalities of Saint-Cme, Saint-Znon, and Saint-Michel-des-Saints, as well as a self-registration kiosk in Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci, Zec Lavigne is funded by its users who pay a circulation fee for all activities on the territory.

Visitors can explore the Zec map, learn about the mandate of the 63 Zecs in Quebec, and stay updated with the latest news, useful links, and subscribe to the newsletter via email, RSS feed, and Facebook page. Zec Lavigne also undergoes a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification audit of forestry management activities annually, allowing stakeholders to provide feedback for consideration.

For fishing enthusiasts, Zec Lavigne offers the chance to catch species such as oumle de fontaine (brook trout), northern pike, Arctic char, lake trout, hybrid moulac (brook and lake trout), and yellow perch according to biologist recommendations. Hunters can explore the vast wilderness of Zec Lavigne to pursue game species like moose, bear, small game, and other permitted species like wolf and groundhog as regulated by the ministry.

With a focus on sustainable outdoor recreation and conservation, Zec Lavigne invites nature lovers to experience the beauty and abundance of its natural resources while respecting the rules and regulations set in place for the protection of the environment and wildlife.