Ice canoeing initiation on the St. Lawrence & Spa in Quebec City

Organized by
3 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 16 years-old and up
From€264

Embark on a unique winter ice canoeing experience on the St. Lawrence River in Quebec City and relax in the spa afterwards!

After the hard work, comes the reward! The Canot à Glace Expérience team invites you to join them on a unique winter ice canoeing experience in Quebec City before relaxing in a spa with friends or family. Ice canoeing on the St. Lawrence is a must-do activity in Quebec City, and finishing it off with a spa experience is sure to make your day even more unforgettable!

Before setting off on your ice canoeing adventure, you'll put on your equipment and the guides will teach you the basic techniques and safety instructions for this sport. A group of 5 canoeists will embark on a thrilling introduction to the sport. Depending on weather conditions and tides, the crew will adapt the route. When the St Lawrence is full of water, you'll paddle along using large oars. When the river is full of ice, you'll have to leave your oars on board. Equipped with your crampons, you will position yourself on a "scooter" and the canoe will make its way through the ice.

Halfway through your ice canoe trip on the St. Lawrence, you'll take a break on the ice to enjoy a hot chocolate. This will also be an opportunity to take some souvenir photos of the breathtaking panorama of Quebec City's old town. After about two hours on the ice, you'll return to dry land to warm up. As the guides are equipped with cameras, you'll be able to pick up photos and videos of this unique moment free of charge.

After this introduction to ice canoeing in Quebec City, you'll have the opportunity to find comfort at the Strøm Spa Nordique, located in Old Quebec. You'll be able to enjoy a spa experience that follows on from this unique day, with whirlpool baths, Finnish saunas and a eucalyptus steam bath. For added peace and comfort, the spa is only open to people aged 16 and over.

The Canot à Glace Expérience team awaits you to discover this unique sport that requires effort and teamwork, followed by a moment of relaxation in the magnificent Quebec spa!

To discover this sport without the spa option, don't hesitate to book our ice canoeing discovery activity on the St. Lawrence in Quebec!

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Practical information

Experience the thrill of ice canoeing in Quebec City, then warm up in the spa afterwards!

Course of events

Please allow 3 hours in total for this activity, including around 1.5 hours on the St. Lawrence River.

  • Welcome and presentation of the activity, loan of specialised equipment;
  • Personalised technical instruction from the guides;
  • Ice canoe trip on the St. Lawrence River (approx. 1h30)
  • Hot chocolate and pastries from the bakery served on the river during the event;
  • Debriefing and opportunity to use the sauna. You'll need to bring your own bathing suit and towel, as there are no rental services on site. You can take a “snow bath”, but there are no showers on site.
  • Delivery of spa access tickets that can be used at any time afterwards.
Special terms

Ice canoeing requires no particular skill, just a minimum of physical fitness.

Meeting point:
Anse-au-Foulon 1141, boulevard Champlain Québec (Qc) G1K 0A2
Spoken languages:Spanish, English, French
Included
  • Studs
  • Life jackets
  • Hot snack
  • Photos and videos
  • Access to the Strom spa (located 2km from the activity site)
  • Neoprene socks and boots
  • Leg protectors
  • Fitted mittens
  • Quebec taxes
  • Access to sauna on site
Excluded
  • Shower
Do not forget to bring
  • Neck warmers (designed for sport)
  • Gloves/mittens
  • Sunglasses
  • Thick but close-fitting leggings and trousers (windproof, to protect against the cold)
  • 2 pairs of socks
  • Breathable top
  • Lightweight winter coat (windproof and cold)
  • Towel
  • Swimming costumes
  • A change of clothes to keep you dry after the activity

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