Katabatik

Adventure in Charlevoix

 
 

Rivers

Canyoning and recreational kayak at Baie-Saint-Paul

Description

Two activities combined: canyoning and Gouffre river descent

This package offers two sought after activities on the Charlevoix tourist activity circuit :

  • a 3 hour canyoning excursion at la Chute à Cimon in Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive
  • a 12 km descent of the Gouffre river in a recreational kayak at Baie-Saint-Paul

Your canyoning excursion at la Chute à Simon is on DAY 1. Three daily departures for the 12 km descent of the Gouffre river in a recreational kayak the next day will give you flexibility to schedule your action-packed holidays.

Discover

New on the list of open air activities, canyoning consists in hiking down a wilderness canyon using ropes. Equipped with a helmet and a neoprene suit, you will experiment the pleasure of coming down a vertical water cascade on a rope, amidst a spectacular landscape.

The environment you will be exploring

Chute à Cimon
Our professional canyoning guides will take you on an aquatic, vertical journey in a fault created by the Charlevoix meteor impact. A unique experience combining adventure and geological discovery.

Rivière du Gouffre
The Gouffre river is still a wild salmon river, ideal for recreational kayaking. We offer a self-guided excursion for all, combined with a shuttle service. Several routes dotted with easy whitewater sections are offered to beginners, families as well as to more experienced paddlers.

Information and price

Opening period

June 8 to September 8, 2013

Reception

CANYONING : Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive wharf, chemin du Quai, Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive, QC, G0A 3Y0 Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive, QC G0A 3Y0 . RIVIÈRE : Quai de Baie-Saint-Paul, 210, rue Sainte-Anne, Baie-Saint-Paul, G3Z 1P8

Price for each participant

  Canyoning Chute à Cimon
Adults (18+) $ 119
Youths (10 - 17) $ 92

Package

The package includes…

  • 3 hour canyoning excursion
  • 12 km river descent
  • Supervision by a canyoning guide
  • Basic instructions
  • Shuttle to the cascade entry point
  • Security equipment
  • Suit (canyoning)

The package excludes…

  • Your personal sports garments
  • Taxes (14.975 %)
  • Guide gratuities, at your discretion.

Equipment

Included equipment

CANYONING

  • Harness and helmet
  • Ropes and climbing equipment
  • Wet-suit, anorak and neoprene socks

KAYAK

  • Solo or double kayak
  • Paddles
  • PFD (Personal Flotation Device)
  • Dry bag

Required equipment

CANYONING

  • Harness and helmet
  • Ropes and climbing equipment
  • Wet-suit, anorak and neoprene socks

KAYAK

  • Running shoes you can wet
  • Wool or Polar sweater
  • Short or swimsuit

Route and length

Chute à Cimon
Route and duration : Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive wharf, chemin du Quai, Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive, QC, G0A 3Y0 .

Difficulty level
Accessible to all, it is an initiation for all to those who have never rappelled down a rope. A practical demonstration is made before the descent. It is not escalade, but the descent in an aquatic environment will pleasantly surprise even experienced rock-climbers.
Duration

2 ½ to 3 hrs (depending on group experience level)

Camping du Gouffre descent (12 km)
From Camping du Gouffre to the Baie-Saint-Paul wharf

Difficulty level
Easier route, with some fun whitewaters to discover the river's challenges. For beginners.
Duration
From 1 1/2 to 3 hrs (depending on the water level)

Departure hours

Chute à cimon
2 Departures daily. Participants must arrive 15 minutes before departure time to get prepared.

Departure times Return Times
9:00 a.m. ~ 11:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m. ~ 4:00 p.m.

Rivière du Gouffre - 12 km
Several departures daily. Participants must arrive 30 minutes early to get prepared.

Departure times Return Times
10:00 a.m. ~ 1:00 p.m.
Noon ~ 3:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. ~ 5:00 pm.

Contact us for details and to book your reservation.

Map

Booking

Reservation conditions

  • Reservation requests using the form included below will be processed quickly.
  • We shall call you to complete your reservation
  • Reservations must be confirmed by credit card.
  • The deposit at the reseration is 50% of the total amount.

Cancellation policy

  1. In case of cancellation by Katabatik for reasons of security related to weather conditions:

    • A new reservation is made at the customer's convenience;
    • If it is impossible for the customer to make a new reservation, the excursion is cancelled free of charge.
    • The decision to cancel made by Katabatik always takes place at the starting point and departure time of a given activity.

  2. For reservations cancelled by the customer:

    • You can modify or cancel your reservation free of charge up until noon (12 p.m.) the day before the activity.
    • For any cancellation made after noon (12 p.m.) the day before the activity, the 50 % deposit is not refundable.