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Getting There

Mistissini is located in the Eeyou Istchee/Baie James region of Québec, Canada, on the shores of the largest fresh water lake in the province. We are accessible by road and floatplane, and are close to the regional airport in the nearby town of Chibougamau.

Arriving by Plane

Commercial airline AirCreebec connects directly from Montréal to Chibougamau-Chapais Airport (YMT). A scenic one hour drive from the airport using route 167 will bring you to Mistissini.

Arriving by Car

Roads connecting to Mistissini are paved, and if you would like to drive from Montreal expect a 9-hour drive, depending upon weather conditions. We are off the beaten track, but still accessible.

The departure and arrival location is at Marina 1 located near Riverside Street in Mistissini. Our closed cabin boat will take you and your luggage to Osprey Lodge or Camp Louis Jolliet. The boat ride is scenic and will provide opportunities to see and experience the immensity of Mistassini Lake. The boat ride is about an hour and fifteen minutes from Mistissini to Osprey Lodge and an hour and forty minutes to Camp Louis Jolliet.

Our representatives will guide you to a designated parking area where you can leave your vehicle for the duration of your stay. Although the risk is low, we cannot guarantee the safety of your vehicles and valuables during your trip. What is true in our community is true everywhere, do not tempt thieves by leaving valuables in view. The parking space is provided for your convenience. Mistassini Outfitting Camps Inc. assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to parked vehicles.

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