Government

MRC de La Vallée-de-la-Gatineau

The Municipalité Régionale de Comté (MRC) is a regional administrative body in Quebec that brings together multiple municipalities to coordinate regional planning, land management, and economic development. There are 87 legally established MRCs in Quebec, and they also administer unorganized territories within their boundaries, including Pythonga.

Key functions of the MRC system include:

  • Regional Planning — Developing, adopting, and enforcing land use and development plans across the region.

  • Core Services — Managing responsibilities such as waste management, regional parks, property assessment, and public transportation.

  • Territorial Administration — Overseeing unorganized territories within the MRC’s jurisdiction.

MRC Headquarters Contact Information

Address: 7 Rue de la Polyvalente, Gracefield, QC J0X 1W0

Phone: (819) 463-3241

Toll-Free: 1-877-463-3241

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed Saturday and Sunday)

Official Website: mrcvg.qc.ca

ZEC Pontiac

Club Lac Pythonga lies within the ZEC Pontiac, a Zone d’Exploitation Contrôlée(Controlled Harvesting Zone) located in western Quebec at the boundary of the Pontiac and Vallée-de-la-Gatineau regional county municipalities (MRCs). Covering approximately 1,205 km² and over 350 bodies of water, the ZEC provides a vast public territory dedicated to hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation.

The Ministry of the Environment, the Fight Against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks (MELCCFP) has entrusted ZEC Pontiac with the responsibility for planning, organizing, and managing the conservation and sustainable use of wildlife resources within its territory.

Key functions of ZEC Pontiac include:

  • Wildlife Management — Regulating and monitoring hunting and fishing activities to ensure sustainable use of wildlife resources.

  • Territory Administration — Managing access to the public territory and maintaining infrastructure such as entry gates and facilities.

  • Conservation and Stewardship — Supporting environmental protection and responsible land use within the ZEC.

  • Outdoor Recreation — Providing opportunities for hunting, fishing, and other nature-based activities.

ZEC Pontiac Contact Information

Director General Email: dg@zecpontiac.com

Address: 11 St-Joseph Street, C.P. 320, Gracefield, QC J0X 1W0, Canada

Headquarters Phone: +1 819-463-3183

Website: zecpontiac.reseauzec.com