Geography and History
A majestic winter territory awaits us on this expedition. Homamo Outfitter is located on Lake Itomamo, in the heart of the Monts-Valin region. The Monts-Valin are a mountain range bordering the Pipmuacan Reservoir. The terrain is rugged, with peaks reaching altitudes of over 1,000 meters. The territory of the Homamo Outfitter lies within this mountainous area, which is primarily covered in boreal forest, featuring a wide variety of trees such as black spruce, white pine, and birch. One of the natural treasures of this region is its diverse wildlife.
You’ll find moose, white-tailed deer, lynx, beavers, as well as numerous bird species like ruffed grouse and spruce grouse. The area’s lakes and rivers are also rich in fish, including trout and walleye.
Before the arrival of Europeans, the Monts-Valin territory was inhabited by Indigenous peoples. The region was part of the ancestral land of the Innu (also known as Montagnais), who occupied the vast area around Lac Saint-Jean and beyond. The Innu used the forests and rivers for hunting, fishing, and gathering. The history of the Monts-Valin and the surrounding region is marked by a balance between natural resource exploitation (wood, fur, water) and a deep respect for nature, influenced by the Innu and later efforts toward sustainable land management.