[2] Usually, at the end of 19th century in Canada, the arrival of the train and the construction of forest roads in the hinterland allowed better access to wilderness.

Consequently, forestry and mining, hunting, fishing, and other recreational and tourism activities (excursions, boating, vacationing...) were able to grow in these wilds.

"Zec du Bas-Saint-Laurent" was established in 1978 by the Government of Quebec to democratize access to this territory and to help the development of outdoor recreation.

This newly created zone was assigned to volunteer directors elected by the members of Zec, who will see their administration and control the exploitation of fish and wildlife.

The territory of the ZEC has 25 campgrounds (with various facilities) with a total of 300 campsites, including: camping Esker, Island Beauséjour, Chic-shock, River Mistigoucèche, Montagnais, Neigette, Huron, Bona, Mistigougèche, Mailloux, Lambert, Trinity, P52, Zephyr, Brook Ouellet, Rimouski-Est, Taché, 30 miles, Camp Brûlé, Club Price, Eaux-Mortes, Du Huit and Chasseurs.