Hiking on the National Trail and Canoeing on the Assomption River, departing from Montreal

Organized by
full day
Occasionally sporty
From 8 years-old and up
From€93

Leave the hustle and bustle of Montreal behind and go for a hike on the National Trail and a canoe trip down the river at Saint-Côme!

Enjoy a day full of adventure on this canoe trip with Canot Volant and Bonjour Nature, departing from Montreal. Let yourself be seduced by Quebec nature during a hike on the Sentier National and a canoe trip down the Assomption in Saint-Côme, in the Matawinie region of Lanaudière, just an hour and a half from Montreal!

Our partner's canoe-trekking day offers you a unique experience departing from Montreal. Start your day with a hike on the Sentier National, a legendary 1,650 km hiking trail that runs through nine regions of Quebec. During this day of hiking and canoeing from Montreal, you'll have the chance to explore the magnificent Swaggin Falls area during a 5 km hike on the National Trail. Hike through some of the most beautiful natural environments on the National Trail and discover wild nature and diverse landscapes! This beginner-intermediate hike will take you into the heart of the mixed forest, along the Swaggin River to the Rivière l'Assomption. You'll be captivated by the impressive waterfalls and cascades that dot the landscape.

Once you've completed the land section, continue with a 6-kilometre canoe trip down the Rivière l'Assomption. The source of this river is Lac de l'Assomption in Mont-Tremblant National Park. This canoe trip down the Assomption is a mix of easy white water and calm waters, ideal for an introduction to river canoeing suitable for the whole family. As the river gently flows by, you'll be surrounded by picturesque cottages and majestic mountains in a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.

Your day of canoeing and hiking is organised to ensure you have a pleasant canoeing and hiking getaway in Saint-Côme, in the heart of nature in the Matawinie region. A refreshing stop at the Tré Carré microbrewery is also planned on the way back!

So don't wait any longer, book your nature getaway from Montreal and set off on a hike along the National Trail followed by a canoe trip down the Assomption!

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Practical information

Course of events

- Departure from Radisson metro station at 8 a.m.

- Arrival at Au Canot Volant around 11 a.m.

- Welcome, documents to fill out

- Checking of personal equipment and collection of nautical equipment for the river section

- Distribution of equipment and explanation of the activity

- Board the bus

- Arrival at the start of the trail

- Quick briefing on safety instructions and how to avoid leaving tracks

- Walk and picnic along the trail

- Arrival at the boat launch

- Change of equipment and briefing on safety instructions for the canoe descent and launch

- Descent by canoe or kayak

- Arrival at the Canot Volant premises

- Return of equipment

- Possible stop at the Tré Carré microbrewery on the way back to quench your thirst

- Return to Montreal around 6:00 p.m.

Activity requirements

You must be in good physical condition to take part in this activity.

You must be able to walk 5km and paddle 6km.

Maximum weight: 225 lbs (approximately 102kg).

Special terms

This activity is weather-dependent. If the weather does not allow for the activity to take place, we will contact you to reschedule or receive a full refund.

Meeting point:
Station de métro Radisson, 7155 R. Sherbrooke E, Montréal, QC, Canada
Spoken languages:French, English
Included
  • Guided transport by minibus round trip
  • The services of a driver-guide during transport
  • Canoe trip with Canot Volant
  • Use of a canoe by two people, with equipment
  • On-site transfer
  • Quebec taxes
Do not forget to bring
  • Hiking shoes
  • Comfortable and weather adapted clothing
  • Picnic
  • Bottle of water (minimum 250ml)
  • Snacks
  • Spare clothing
  • Sun protection (hat, cream, sunglasses, mosquito repellent, etc)

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Claudia P., France — 15/08/2023
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Top comme double activité. Ça permet de faire une initiation au canot. Vraiment très chouette

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