Duration
Price
$380 +tx (56,91)
Difficulty
June 22-23, 2024
July 20-21, 2024
August 3-4, 2024
August 17-18, 2024
August 31-September 1, 2024
September 14-15, 2024
adult : $380 +tx
young (7-17 years old) : $220 +tx
ratio : 1 guide for 11 participants
This canoe trip will allow you to discover the Jacques-Cartier National Park by going down the river and introducing you to the canoe.
You can take our shuttle bus from Old Quebec City or join your guide directly to the Jacques Cartier National Park. After having recovered all the necessary equipment for the expedition, your guide will transport you upstream to begin your adventure.
The descent of the Jacques-Cartier River alternates quiet and fast section with some portages depending on the water level. When you arrive at the camp, your guide will take care of cooking you a delicious meal and you will enjoy the view of the mountains and the river by the fire.
Departure from Quebec City in the morning at 8am from the Tourist Information Center towards the Jacques-Cartier National Park or go directly to the nautical center of the park at 9am. Meet your guide at reception to collect canoe and camping equipment. Once everything is ready, we will head north from the park to reach the starting point on the river.
After loading the canoes, we will go on the river to initiate canoe movement techniques on calm water and a little speed. Then we went down the river to our campsite for the night.
Route : 1h from Quebec City – 45min in the park
Canoeing : 15 km
Accommodation : camping
After a good lunch, it’s time to board your canoe and descend the second half of the river to reach the end of the canoe section of the park. Back in the afternoon to the nautical center to store the equipment and then return to Quebec City by bus.
Canoeing : 12 km
Route : 15min in the park – 1h to Quebec City
- coaching by an adventure guide
- canoe equipment: double expedition canoe, paddle, safety equipment
- canoe clothing: wetsuit, floatation vest, helmet, water shoes
- camping equipment (if needed): tent, mattress, sleeping bag, bag sheet
- group equipment: kitchen, stove, shelter, satellite phone …
- camping accommodation
- access fee to the national park
- all meals (except at the restaurant)
- transportation from and to Quebec City
- clothes for an outdoor activity
- your personal expenses
- your snacks and drinks
- personal insurance
- tips for guides
Please contact us if you wish to go directly to Jacques-Cartier National Park.
The final decision to cancel in case of bad weather is the responsibility of the guide or the administration of Quatre Natures.
Booking Policies
When booking, the total amount of the invoice must be paid. You must make your payment by credit card (VISA, MasterCard or American Express).
In case of cancellation made more than 30 days before the date of your activity, your reservation will be refunded 100%. Between 29 days and 10 days before the date of your activity, 70% of the total amount will be refunded to you. No refund for a cancellation less than 10 days before your activity.
Changing a reservation : Any changes must be made by email or telephone and are subject to availability. Please contact us at reservation@quatrenatures.com or 418 271-7234.
Weather : The decision to cancel in case of bad weather is the responsibility of the guide or the administration of Quatre Natures. Under no circumstances the customer can cancel and have a refund if he does not like the weather.
* the announced duration of the activity is approximate and depends on the meteorological conditions and the group
