The Tawachiche West River is in the Municipality of Lac-aux-Sables . Its mouth is 9.5 kilometres (5.9 mi) north of the village of Hervey-Jonction ), in the administrative region of Mauricie , in the province of Quebec , Canada . Flowing mostly in the Marmier (township) , its watershed is part of the Batiscanie , in the area of the MRC Mékinac . The river flows from north-west to south-east to empty into the Tawachiche River . Tawachiche West River is entirely in forest areas. The surface of the river is usually frozen from November to April. Annually, the river flow is high during the spring thaw.
28-547: Since the 18th century, logging was a major economic factor in this wilderness area. Nowadays, camping, resorts and outdoor activities are dominant: hunting, fishing, hiking or all-terrain vehicle riding, snowmobiling, and boating. The mouth of the Tawachiche West River is near the reception office of the ZEC Tawachiche . The mouth is 5.8 kilometres (3.6 mi) from "Lake à l'Auguste", 8.4 kilometres (5.2 mi) from
56-405: A cottage, hiking trails... The area can also circulate ATV or snowmobile, depending on the season. Visitors can indulge in the observation of nature, flora, fauna and landscapes. The zec is located in the fishing area number 26. Rail line Hervey-Jonction to Senneterre ( Abitibi ) via La Tuque , through the zec Tawachiche. Via Rail allows visitors to take the train or stand at various stops on
84-776: A junction that connects the road Tawachiche is up to the Lake Price. This branch passes near lakes Calau (connected to Lake Suève), Welch, Puce, Lefebvre and "Lake à Mousse". Municipalities: ZEC, Wildlife Sanctuary and parks: Rivers: RCM / MRC (in French): Download coordinates as: Zec Tawachiche The zec Tawachiche is a zone d'exploitation contrôlée (controlled harvesting zone) (zec) covering 318 km , of which 310 km are located in Mékinac Regional County Municipality , in Mauricie , in
112-541: A mission in Attikameks of Wemotaci . The name "zec Tawachiche" was officially registered as place names of the Commission de toponymie du Québec (Geographical Names Board of Quebec) on August 5, 1982. Hervey-Jonction, Quebec Lac-aux-Sables ( French pronunciation: [lak o sabl] ) is a parish municipality in the Mékinac Regional County Municipality (MRC de Mékinac), in administrative district of
140-701: Is located near the mouth of the Tawachiche West River in the Audy Station, 9.1 km from the intersection of the road 153 in the village of Hervey-Jonction, Quebec . The second entry into the territory of the zec is located north of the rivière aux eaux mortes ; previously, it was located at the Milieu River. This entry is accessible via the Road 155 and taking the path of Carignan ( Lac-à-Beauce [ fr ] ), south of La Tuque . Visitors can also access
168-466: Is south, southeast, which allows them to climb from March to November. Cape Tawachiche inherited a Native American legend that transcends in the names of the 5 sectors of the cliff: Tomahawk (sections Shaman, Grand Duke, Totem), Indian Summer, Attimakekw, and Wometaci Maskwaaskwaaskwa. Therrien Lake is located 15 minutes drive from the entrance of the zec, taking the path Tawachiche East . There are many sites for rustic camping for short stay, or sites for
196-458: The 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada , Lac-aux-Sables had a population of 1,380 living in 744 of its 1,157 total private dwellings, a change of 6.8% from its 2016 population of 1,292 . With a land area of 269.7 km (104.1 sq mi), it had a population density of 5.1/km (13.3/sq mi) in 2021. Population trend: Mother tongue: The territory of Lac-aux-Sables began to be developed in 1871 with
224-654: The Batiscanie , except the area of Missionary Lake at the western boundary, on the edge of Sainte-Thèecle which flows in the sub-basin of the Mekinac River , unless another area on the edge of Saint-Ubalde, Quebec (East) which flows into the Charest river . In 2004, Lac-Masketsi (unorganized territory) was reduced in size by some 90 square kilometres (35 sq mi) when portions were annexed by mostly Trois-Rives (70 km²) as well as Lac-aux-Sables (20 km²). In
252-539: The Mauricie region of the province of Quebec in Canada . Its population centres are Lac-aux-Sables and Hervey-Jonction . Since its origins, the sector Hervey-Jonction with 300 inhabitants, is linked to the history of Lac-aux-Sables. Sector Hervey-Jonction is an area dotted with adventure vacation cottages, rivers, lakes and wild forests. On the religious aspect, the Catholic parish St. Leopold d' Hervey-Jonction serves
280-522: The Zec territory in which seaplanes landing is possible on the lakes Masketsi, Roberge, the Bear and Hackett. The Association de chasse, pêche et villégiature Tawachiche inc. (Association of hunting, fishing and vacations Tawachiche Inc.) was granted the authority to administer the zec at its inception in 1978. About half of the territory (Southern part) of the zec drains in the Batiscanie, Quebec . Northern part of
308-551: The banks of the Tawachiche River . The Tawachiche West River begins at the mouth of Lake Masketsi (Mékinac) , which flows into the Little Lake Masketsi. The outlet of the latter empties into Lake Auguste. In its course, the river on its left bank catches the discharges of "Boileau Lake" and "Vieillotte Lake". From the mouth (near the former Audy railway station), up the stream, the road Tawachiche west generally follows
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#1732905354760336-456: The construction of a road Notre-Dame-des-Anges to Lac-aux-Sables, in order to accommodate farmers from Canton Chavigny (Township). The area began to be settled in the 1880s. The parish of Saint-Rémi of Lac-aux-Sables was canonically erected as of 21 January 1897, and the Municipality of Lac-aux-Sables parish was erected civilly as of 24 April 1899. The territory of Saint-Rémi-du-Lac-aux-Sables
364-414: The dam of "Little Lake Masketsi", 8.6 kilometres (5.3 mi) from the dam of "Lac Profond" (Deep Lake), 8.6 kilometres (5.3 mi) from the dam of Lake Terrien and 8.7 kilometres (5.4 mi) from Lake Missionary. The mouth is 0.8 kilometres (0.50 mi) from the former Audy railway station and 1.6 kilometres (0.99 mi) from site of the former sawmill Veillet & Frères Ltée, located downstream on
392-633: The junction point for trains from Montréal to the city of Quebec , Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean , the Haut-Saint-Maurice and the Abitibi . Now, the train stops for a few minutes to separate and route the two passenger trains (the Abitibi] and the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean . North of the village, the area of Hervey Jonction is dotted with cottages, rivers, lakes and wild forests. The municipality of
420-461: The lake of the same name. The lake has three tributaries, the most important is the outlet of "Brulé Lake". The two other are the outlets of Veillette Lake and "à la roche" (river to the rock). The mouth of the "Lac-aux-Sables" (Lake of sand) flows through the south into the Propre River whose path passes through Huron Lake (located to the west). The territory of Lac-aux-Sables is mostly included in
448-401: The lakes Roberge, "à l'ours" (Bear lake), Masketsi and chain of lakes Hackett. Several utilities are available outside the zec in villages Hervey-Jonction , Lac-aux-Sables and Sainte-Thècle as convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, pharmacies, car garages... CLSC Saint-Tite is located 26 km from the main entrance of zecTawachiche. Many species of fish live in the waters of
476-580: The local population. On the civilian side, the sector is integrated into the municipality of Lac-aux-Sables. Hervey-Jonction is the location of the Hervey-Jonction Station that is used today as a switching point for two passenger Via Rail trains ( Abitibi and Saguenay ). Hervey-Jonction railway station was built in 1905 and is now the junction of trains from Montreal to Quebec City , Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean , Haut-Saint-Maurice (upper Saint-Maurice region) and Abitibi . Since its origins,
504-571: The parish of Lac-aux-Sables is located about 95 kilometers northwest of the Quebec City , in the populated part of the Mékinac Regional County Municipality . The Batiscan River cut the municipal territory into two parts. The right bank of the Batiscan River has two major tributaries: the Propre River (meaning: "clean River" in English) and Tawachiche River . The toponym "Lac aux Sables" comes from
532-415: The province of Quebec , in Canada . This zec is mainly located in the municipality of Lac-aux-Sables and in the non-organized territories of Lac-Masketsi and Lac-Lapeyrère . The zec territory is situated north of Sainte-Thècle and Saint-Tite . Located approximately 80 km north of Trois-Rivières , it is bordered to the east by Portneuf Wildlife Reserve . The main entrance to the zec Tawachiche
560-399: The season. Visitors can also accommodate the numerous chalets or lodges. Outside the zec, users can benefit from several well-equipped campsites, lodges, hotel or motel. The name "Tawachiche" comes from the Tawachiche River , for which zec Tawachiche is the headwaters. As for the river itself was named after a guide Attikamek named Awachiche that have guided the abbot Severe Dumoulin during
588-400: The sector of Hervey-Jonction which has a population of about 300 inhabitants, is linked to the history of Lac-aux-Sables. On the religious side, the service Saint-Leopold Hervey-Jonction serves the local population. On the civilian side, this area has been integrated into the parish municipality of Lac-aux-Sables since the beginning. The second Hervey station was built in 1905 and is then
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#1732905354760616-417: The spruce grouse and migratory birds. The zec is located in the hunting area is number 26. Hunting is subject to quotas and selective periods. Since 2009, climbers frequent the granite cliff overlooking a bog and the western shore of Lake Therrien. In many places, the cliff has a vertical sustained over 50 m, with some sequences of about 100 m. A boat is required to reach the foot of the cliff whose orientation
644-456: The territory of the zec. The main rivers are: In 1978, the administration of the zec was entrusted to the "Association of hunting, fishing and resort Tawachiche inc" (Association de chasse, pêche et villégiature Tawachiche inc). Annually, the recording desk of the zec Tawachiche open at the end of April and close at the end of October. In May and June, recording hours are from 6:00 to 22:00; July to October from 7:00 to 21:00. Visitors can get at
672-413: The whole course of the Tawachiche West River. Upwards towards the northwest, the road passes near the "lake à l'Auguste", the "little lake Masketsi", Lake Masketsi (Mékinac) (where it bifurcates near the mouth and moves northward between lakes Masketsi and Roberge), Lake Roberge (it runs along the west side of the lake), Lake Narcisse and Lake Faber. After crossing the lake Faber, Tawachiche west road meets
700-489: The zec Tawachiche include: brook trout (speckled), trout (lake trout), the splake, smallmouth bass and muskellunge. Fishing activities are subject to quotas. Followers of observation of nature will love the area for aquatic birds, located in a wetland on the "Rivière à l'eau morte" (Dead Water River). This area attracts a lot of mooses. In the territory of the zec, hunting is possible for a variety of animals including moose, bear, deer, wolf, fox, partridge, hare, ruffed grouse,
728-460: The zec drains in Mékinac River . Zec Tawachiche has 128 lakes (of which 72 are used for fishing) and four rivers in an area of 318 km (123 sq mi). The vast majority of these lakes are accessible by car. Three lakes are reserved for fly fishing. The zec offers vacationers and nature lovers a variety of attractions and activities: hunting, fishing, rustic camping, canoe camping, stay in
756-427: The zec various items such as worms, ice, hunting licenses, fishing and trapping. Users can also rent boats and motors. Hunters can use the government registration service for the big animals. There are launching ramps on four large lakes. In order to accommodate its sailors and vacationers, the zec offers a rental service for boats, motor and sale of various items. Visitors may use outboard motors under 10 forces only on
784-489: Was detached from Notre-Dame-des-Anges-de-Montauban , Saint-Casimir and Saint-Ubalde in 1899. The municipality was renamed Lac-aux-Sables in 1983. In the 21st century, the resort and forestry sectors are the main economic drivers, with agriculture a secondary economic activity. The majority of workers work outside the municipality in forestry, rail, health, and social services. Services located in Lac-aux-Sables include
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