Zec Kiskissink is located in the area of Shawinigan. The word Kiskissink is of Algonquin and Innu origin and means "at the small cedar tree". Lake Kiskissink has long been incorrectly referred to as "Cedar lake".
Zec Kiskissink was founded in 1978 following the abolition of private clubs. ZEC Kiskissink is very accessible by taking the asphalted 155 North road, and the trails within the zec are very well maintained.