½ day sea kayaking in Saint-Irénée

Description

Conquer the heart of the Charlevoix Coast from the magnificent beach of Saint-Irénée! This 9-kilometre round-trip guided sea kayaking excursion is an unforgettable adventure. Paddle at the foot of majestic Mont des Éboulements and marvel at the picturesque landscapes of Ruisseau Jureux, Anse au Sac and Cap-aux-Oies. Occasionally, the route will take you to Cap-Blanc and Pointe-au-Pic, depending on the tide cycle and prevailing conditions.

The environment you will be exploring

  • The most beautiful accessible beach of all Charlevoix;
  • The extended and charming panorama of Charlevoix’s coast;
  • The meteoric crater and the Mont des Éboulements;
  • Sea birds observation.

About security

The guides’ experience, industry knowledge, compliance with weather conditions, reduced frame ratios, equipment quality, comfort of insulated clothing; All of these factors help us to safely coach our tour groups of all ages and levels.

Opening period

From May 24th to September 13th, 2025, upon reservation.
Two daily departure : 9h et 13h30.

Participants must arrive 30 minutes early to get prepared.

Reception

Saint-Irénée’s beach, 165 Chemin des Bains, Saint-Irénée, QC G0T 1V0
(The building is on the beach, in front of Restaurant-Motel de la Plage)

Prices

Taxes not included

Package

This package includes

  • A kayak guided tour (3h30)
  • Introduction to kayaking
  • Supervision by a professional guide
  • Nautical material and dry bags
  • Wetsuits and accessories

This package excludes

  • Your personal sportswear
  • Taxes not included (14.975 %)
  • Gratuities for the guides, at your discretion

Equipment

Provided equipment

  • Simple or double sea kayaks
  • Wetsuit, paddle jacket and booties
  • PFD (personal flotation device)
  • Dry bags
  • Sprayskirt and paddle

Required equipment

  • Polar or wool sweater (in case of bad weather)
  • Short or swimsuit
  • Cap or hat
  • Extra clothes
  • Enough water for the day

Route and duration

Distance

Approximately 9 km, with several nice beaches to stop for breaks.

Difficulty level

Easy to moderate, easy launching from the beach of St-Irénée, excursion accessible to beginners as well as to paddlers already initiated.

Duration

  • 3h30 total
  • technical preparation and training : 1h
  • kayak excursion: 2 h à 2h30

Two daily departures

  • 9h
  • 13h30

Booking

Booking conditions

  • Reservations will be confirmed by payment with a credit card.
  • Our availability inventory is updated automatically.
  • Reservations can be made online up to 24 hours before the activity.
  • To reserve less than 24 hours before the activity, please contact us at 1.800.453.4850.

Cancellation policy

  • Up to 7 days before the activity : 10% of the total amount will be non-refundable, without change fees during the same season.
  • From 7 days to 48 hours before the activity : 50% of the total amount will be non-refundable, without change fees during the same season.
  • From 48 hours to the day of the activity : 100% of the total amount will be non-refundable, change with a $20 fee during the same season.
  • The day of the activity : 100% of the total amount will be non-refundable, without possibility of modification.

If Katabatik cancels the activity

  • If Katabatik cancels for any reason: a postponement will be proposed.
  • If the postponement is not possible, 90% of the total amount will be refunded.
  • Rain, thunderstorms, and frost are not grounds for cancellation.

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