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Practical information
Kayaks are single-seater boats and canoes are double-seater boats.
- 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.
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
- personal flotation device
- waterproof bag or barrel
- safety equipment
- access to relaxation and swimming areas before or after your trip
- Quebec taxes
- Lunch
- 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