The village of Mistassini - big rock - is located southwest of the largest body of fresh water in Québec, Mistassini lake (2,115 square kilometres) is part of the largest animal reserve of the province. The rich halieutic resources (of which fishermen never cease to marvel) and a hydrographic network that extends to Lac St-Jean, make this village a popular meeting and trading place for the Cree living in the interior. Father Charles Albanel discovered this site in 1672. French merchants established trading posts to intercept pelts en route to the English market. Mistissini was eventually the site of several trading posts and was called alternately Baie-du-Poste, Notre-Dames-de-Lourdes and Canadian House. Today, it is one of the largest Cree villages of the territory. Fishermen and adventurers are most welcome!

For more information, please visit the Grand Council of the Crees.


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