It is mainly located in the region of Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, between the municipality of La Doré and the city of Chibougamau, and covers an area of 4,488 square kilometres (1,733 sq mi).

This area was first visited by "Montagnais" Innu people who practiced the fur trade.

[3] Ashuapmushuan Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean Region between La Doré and Chibougamau, 325 kilometres (202 mi) north of Quebec City.

In this Wildlife Reserve, eleven cottages located on the shore of Lake Chigoubiche to end rental boaters.

On the edge of Lake Dufferin, located a little further south, there is a single cottage for 6 people.