Excerpt from Notes by the Way: Lines Quebec and West
La Tuque being situated in an immense territory of rich forest growth. Abounding with moose. Bear and smaller game. With an unknown number of lakes. Large and small. And being intersected by numerous rivers and streams that teem with fish. Is an excellent centre for the sportsman. The territory has been made accessible to the sportsman by the establishment of camps at convenient distances. And guides. Who are born woodsmen and know their business thoroughly. Can be had at a reasonable rate.
Fitzpatrick Alt. Three miles beyond La Tuque is Fitzpat rick. The first division point west of Quebec.
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