(Its extreme southern tip lies in Baie-Obaoca, in Matawinie Regional County Municipality.)

The main roads to reach the lake Manouane pass through Saint-Micihel-des-Saints (Lanaudière) or Rivière-aux-Rats (Mauricie).

The main road from the south passes between these two lakes, to serve their respective territories to the north.

Kanawata Aeroparc, which has a 3,000 ft × 100 ft (914 m × 30 m) runway with refuelling, is located near the entrance (south side) of the "Baie du chien" allows visitors to travel to various hunting and fishing camps furnished by providers in the region.

On the economic front, the tourist activities take special development under the aegis of First Nations communities in the region.