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Practical information
The canoes are 2-seater boats.
- Arrival at Le Canot Volant 45 minutes before departure;
- Welcome, payment and documents to be completed;
- Checking of personal equipment;
- Distribution of equipment and explanation of the river;
- Boarding the bus;
- Arrival at the boat launch;
- Safety instructions, trackless practice,
- basic techniques;
- Launching;
- Descent by canoe;
- Arrival at the Flying Canoe;
- Return of the equipment.
All participants must complete a risk acceptance form and answer a few health questions. Au Canot Volant reserves the right to prohibit some participants from making one or more runs.
The maximum weight per person is 102 kilos.
The activity takes place even if the weather forecast calls for rain. However, Au Canot Volant will cancel the outing in case of severe thunderstorms, strong winds or for other weather reasons.
- Parking
- shuttle
- canoe or kayak
- paddle
- lifevest
- waterproof bag or barrel
- safety equipment
- access to relaxation and swimming areas before or after your descent
- Quebec taxes
- Shoes or sandals that can get wet (flip-flops are not accepted)
- Clothing for canoeing (which can get wet) and suitable for the day's weather (windbreaker, fleece)
- Swimming costume, towel and a change of clothes for the return journey
- Bottle of water and snack
- Camera or phone with waterproof case
- Sunglasses
- Hat, cap, mosquito repellent and sunscreen