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GETTING THERE

Mabec is accessible only by air. We arrange transportation to the lodge by float plane (30 minutes from Sept-Îles).
You can reach Sept-Iles by air or via highway 138 from Québec City.

REACHING SEPT-ÎLES

From Québec: 650 km (400 miles)
From Montréal: 900 km (560 miles)
From Toronto: 1450 km (900 miles)

Flying to Sept-Îles

If you are travelling to Sept-Îles by airplane please notify us of your flight schedule so that we can check for eventual delays.

Important: Since we have no control over the weather and there could be an important delay with your return flight to Sept-Îles (float plane), it is very important to book your flight back home as late in the day as possible.

Driving to Sept-Îles

If you are travelling to Sept-Îles by road, follow the 138 until you reach Sept-Îles. At the first set of lights, turn left on Lac des Rapides Road and follow the signs for Labrador Air Safari. Distance between Roads 138 and Lac des Rapides is approximately 3 km (2 miles). Labrador Air Safari float plane base phone number (418) 962-4639.

FISHING LICENSE

A valid fishing license from Quebec is mandatory. It is available in hunting & fishing stores throughout Quebec (several sales point in Sept-Îles, also at camp Manitou for people in American VIP plan only).

GRATUITIES

Since many fishermen are wondering how much to tip their guide, the chef and waitress at the end of their stay at Mabec, may we suggest (per guest):

Stay	Guide	Chef	Waitress
3-day	$150	$45	$45
4-day	$200	$60	$60
7-day	$350	$105	$105

This guide is for information purposes only. We leave the tipping at your complete discretion according to the appreciation of your stay at Mabec.

The Mabec team thanks you.

WHEN BUSINESS CAN'T WAIT...

At Mabec, you're never out of reach. We're proud of our ultramodern telecommunications system that lets you call anywhere in the world. Also we offer helicopter transport service within an hour’s notice at an extra cost.

CONTRACTS

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SAFE NAVIGATION

Within the VIP American plan only the guide is allowed to drive the boat. The European plan lets clients drive the boat themselves and they are held responsible for the equipment provided by the outfitter. Everyone aboard must wear a life jacket provided by the outfitter.

Note to our European plan guests

It is strictly forbidden to venture out onto Manitou River north of Lake Brézel, as this section of the river is extremely dangerous. Only our Mabec Outfitters guides have the required experience and equipment (turbine motors) to cross the rapids without causing expensive damage to the boat and motor. Should you decide to go against this rule, any damage caused to the boat and/or motor will be charged to you as follows: $200 for a propeller and $1,750 for the propeller tail, plus transportation and installation.

CATCH LIMIT

The catch limit is five (5) fish per person, including 1 fish weighing 3 pounds or more. At all times during your entire stay you must not exceed this limit of five (5) fish. We suggest and encourage you to practice catch and release. All lures must have only a single hook.

LUGGAGE

While packing please remember that travelling to the main camp is by float plane. Therefore, a weight limit for each person, which includes his or her entire luggage, must be respected. This limit varies according to the packaged plan.

VIP American plan: 50 pounds or 23 kg

European plan: 100 pounds or 45 kg

It is important to respect the weight limits. The outfitter reserves the right to use any available space on board to transport merchandise. Should there still be space available it may be sold to passengers for excess baggage at a cost of $3.30 per kg ($1.50 per pound).

FLOAT PLANE

Transportation to Mabec Outfitters is by float plane (Beaver or Turbo Otter type) owned by Labrador Air Safari (418 962-4639) in Sept-Îles. The flight is approximately 30-40 minutes long.

Flight from Sept-Îles to the main camp (departing) is scheduled at 11:30 a.m.. Note: Please arrive 1 hour before departure.

Flight from the main camp to Sept-Îles (returning) is scheduled at 12:30 p.m.

Please note that float planes fly by sight. Bad weather can thus be a major factor causing delays in the flight schedule. Should this happen, we ask for your understanding.