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Drive Logs

• The sunken wood from the drive was removed from the bottom of a lake as part of an ecological restoration project in the summer of 2022.
• The wood is still damp.
• The log driving period in this area spans over 130 years.
• Several logs are still in very good condition, but others have deteriorated more from soaking.
• The wood lot is not divisible.
• The length of the logs varies from 3 to 16 feet. The average length of the shorter logs is 4 feet and the average length of the longer logs is 14 feet.
• The volume of wood is estimated at 8 cords of 4 feet, close to 4 cords of 12 to 14 feet logs, but the buyer is invited to evaluate the volume of wood himself with photos provided or by visiting in person. There are also 4 beams between 10 and 16 feet and 12 logs between 8 and 12 feet.
• The drive logs must be picked up by the buyer before June 1, 2023.
• The site is accessible by the Mauricie National Park Road, then by a gravel access road.
• The wood is in a large parking lot closed to the public.
• No cutting is allowed on the site.

• The purchaser must be completely self-sufficient in loading and transporting the wood: no machinery or labour is provided by Parks Canada.
• It is the responsibility of the purchaser to obtain the necessary information and visit the site with a Parks Canada employee to ensure that they have the proper equipment to load and transport the wood.

Inspection and Pick-up

1. Appointments are mandatory. Appointments are available from Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
2. To make an appointment, please contact Guillaume Caron at 819-531-2387 or at guillaume.caron@pc.gc.ca
3. Visitors must be accompanied by an employee for the duration of the visit.
4. Parks Canada will provide no assistance to load the material.