Mauricie’s nickname is “la belle d’à côté” (the beauty next door) thanks to its endless lush forests and wide-open water. The crystal-clear blue waters of Lake Sacacomie makes it a stand-out even in such sumptuous surroundings, with picture-perfect mountain ranges peaking along its shores. Mastigouche Wildlife Reserve borders the estate, with its 38,000 acres of winding rivers and fish-filled lakes to explore, not to mention world-class small game hunting. Local flora and fauna flourish here. Cast a line into Lake St. Pierre to enjoy its incredible walleye and muskie or hunt waterfowl like branch, mallards, geese, and more, only a few miles away. Enjoy the warm-weather outdoor activity of your choice, including hiking, camping, canoeing and more, and when cold weather strikes, hit the fresh powder on snowmobile, snowshoe, or dog sled. Mauricie’s two economic hubs, Trois-Rivieres and Shawinigan, are within an hour’s drive from your front door. Unspoiled nature at its most beautiful stretches for miles around Paradis Nord Lodge, central to Montreal and Quebec City.