“CLEARLY IN THE TOP 5 ACTIVITIES TO DO IN GASPÉSIE!”
Watch for Atlantic salmon on the Bonaventure River with some of the clearest water in the world. Are you looking for an outdoor activity during your vacation in Gaspésie? The Classic tour is your perfect river trip for active beginners: one full day on the beautiful Bonaventure River on a canoe, a single kayak, or a double kayak. With its class 1 and 2 rapids. The Classic Tour has just enough action and is everyone’s favorite.
Detailed program of The Classic
Departure at 10:15 AM from June 5th to September 19th.
Departures at 9:45 AM and 10:15 AM from June 27th to August 24th.
- Arrival at Cime Aventure 45 minutes before departure;
- Optional equipment rental (neoprene booties, neoprene suit, barrel)
- Viewing of the safety instructions video and signing of the forms
- Shuttle bus to the put-in (45-minute ride), where you’ll start your river trip, which will lead you back to Cime Aventure;
- Instructions from patrol will be announced regarding safety, environment, basic techniques, equipment, itinerary, etc.;
- River trip on a canoe or a kayak of about 4.5 hours, depending on your rhythm and breaks;
- You must be back at Cime at 5:00 PM.
Included
Here is the preparatory video for the activity:
Guide to choosing your craft
Double kayak
Capacity: 2 adults and possibility of a child as 3rd passenger / Max charge: 300 kg
Advantages: Stable, auto-bailing and unsinkable, easy to operate, even with only one person actively paddling. Comfortable seating and back rest. Space to strap in a waterproof barrel.
Disadvantages: Sitting lower than in a canoe, therefore, you get splashed more.
Prerequisites: Being at ease with water activities in general. No prior experience required.
Single kayak
Capacity: 1 passenger (over 11 years old) / Max charge: 150 kg
Advantages: Stable, auto-bailing and unsinkable, easy to operate. Comfortable seating and back rest. Space to strap in a waterproof barrel.
Disadvantages: Sitting lower than in a canoe, therefore, you get splashed more.
Prerequisites: Being at ease with water activities in general. No prior experience required.
3-seat canoe (unsinkable)
Capacity: Up to 3 adults or 2 adults + 1 or 2 children / Max charge: 320 kg
Advantages: Stable and unsinkable. Comfortable seating and back rest. Space to strap in a waterproof barrel.
Disadvantages: Quite a bulky boat to operate.
Prerequisites: One experienced person in the back is a plus. Otherwise, the back paddler could choose to take a double paddle (kayak paddle) to facilitate maneuvering the craft.
Classic canoe
Capacity: 2 passengers / Max charge: 200 kg
Advantages: Comfortable, very spacious, can accommodate a child in the middle (without a seat)
Disadvantages: Less stable than our unsinkable boats. It is the type of boat that tips most often.
Prerequisites: One experienced person in the back is required.
Fee per person
