Hiking and canoeing on the Assomption river in Saint-Côme, Lanaudière

Combine hiking and canoeing or kayaking down the Assomption River for a day in the heart of nature in Lanaudière near Montreal!

Book your activity

From€30
5 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 8 years-old and up

Practical information

Kayaks are single-seater boats and canoes are double-seater boats.

Course of events

- Arrival at Le Canot Volant 45 minutes before departure;
- Welcome and documents to be completed;
- Checking of personal equipment and collection of nautical equipment for the river section;
- Distribution of equipment and explanation of the activity;
- Boarding the bus;
- Arrival at the trailhead;
- Safety instructions, no-trace practices;
- Hike and picnic along the trail;
- Arrival at the boat launch;
- Change equipment, instructions and launch;
- Canoeing or kayaking down the river;
- Arrival at the Flying Canoe;
- Return of equipment.

Activity requirements

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.

Special terms

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.

Meeting point:
Canot Volant (Au), 2058 Rang Versailles, Saint-Côme, QC J0K 2B0, Canada
Spoken languages:French, English
Included
  • Parking
  • shuttle
  • canoe or kayak
  • paddle
  • personal flotation device
  • waterproof bag or barrel
  • safety equipment
  • access to relaxation and swimming areas before or after your trip
  • Quebec taxes
Excluded
  • Lunch
Do not forget to bring
  • Shoes or sandals that can get wet (flip-flops are not acceptable)
  • Clothing for canoeing (that can get wet) and suitable for the day's weather (windbreaker, fleece)
  • Swimmersuit, towel and a change of clothes for the return trip
  • Bottle of water and a snack
  • Camera or phone with a waterproof case
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat, cap, insect repellent and sun cream