[2] The territory is under a "forest supply and management contract" (contrat d'approvisionnement et d'aménagement forestier or CAAF) with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Wildlife (Quebec).

Located on the Gaspé Peninsula in the Matapédia Valley, it is part of the Gaspésie touristic region.

The seignory is a league long on the north shore of Lake Matapédia, and covers an area of 68.3 km2 (26.4 sq mi).

[6] The parish of Sayabec had been canonically erected in 1896, and encompassed a portion of the seignory of Lac-Matapédia.

[7] To the east the parish of Val-Brillant, Quebec had been canonically erected in 1889 at the demand of Pierre Brillant, nicknamed the "Father of the Valley".

This toponym was made official on November 27, 2015, at the Place Names Bank of the Commission de toponymie du Québec.

In addition, they can practice water sports on beautiful Lake Matapedia, including birdwatching and beach activities in the summer season.

In addition, the return to the parking lot (starting point) is via the Coulée trail for shared use.