Canoe Rental at the Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie National Park, Charlevoix

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5 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 18 years-old and up
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From€44

Rent a canoe at the Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie National Park and sail the Malbaie River at your own pace!

In the heart of Charlevoix, the Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie National Park is a natural site renowned for the beauty of its steeply sloping landscapes, with valleys cut deep into high mountains. There are many ways to enjoy this magnificent site, whether with family or friends, but one of the most enjoyable is to rent a canoe on the Malbaie River which runs through the park. With paddle in hand, you will progress at your own pace, with a total of 4 hours to admire the panoramic views all around you!

You will be welcomed by the Sépaq team who will provide you with all the equipment you need for the activity, as well as advice on your itinerary for your canoe tour on the Malbaie River. In general, all you have to do is canoe up the river to l'Equerre, 8 km north of your starting point! Along the way, you will be treated to magnificent views of the surrounding peaks, in the unspoilt environment of the Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie National Park, one of the core areas of the Charlevoix Biosphere Reserve.

With its tranquillity and breathtaking panoramas, sea kayak rental in the Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie National Park is sure to charm lovers of the great outdoors!

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Practical information

Course of events

- Welcome at the entrance to the Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie National Park, at the Félix-Antoine-Savard service centre

- Shuttle bus or car (depending on the season, please see the 'special terms') to the Draveur service centre, 8 km inside the park

- Collection of canoes and life jackets

- Departure for a 4-hour canoe tour on the Malbaie River

- Return of equipment at the end of the 4-hour tour

- Return to the park entrance (shuttle or car, depending on the season) and end of the activity

Activity requirements

All participants must know how to swim to take part in this activity.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 14 can share a canoe with 2 adults by sitting in the middle (without paddling).

Please arrive 30 minutes to 1 hour before the departure time (depending on the season).

Special terms

Getting around the park: every day from 21 June to 25 August, as well as on weekends and public holidays from 8 June to 14 October, a free shuttle bus will run between the Félix-Antoine Savard service centre (park entrance) and the Draveur service centre (rental centre). It runs every 15-30 minutes, depending on traffic.

Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.

The price is displayed per canoe: it is only possible for 2 adults to board a canoe (reserve x1 "Duo" for 2 adults). If you would like to sail the river on your own or with children, book the sea kayak rental on the Malbaie River.

Spoken languages:English, French
Meeting point:
Come to the Félix-Antoine-Savard Discovery and Service Center, at the entrance of the Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie National Park
Included
  • Canoe
  • Paddle
  • Life jacket
  • Access to the park for the day
  • Quebec taxes
Excluded
  • Guide
Do not forget to bring
  • Closed shoes
  • Comfortable clothes adapted to the weather
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Bottle of water
  • Snack

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