One day sea kayaking | Petite-Rivière to Baie-Saint-Paul

Description

From Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, you will paddle the middle estuary of the St. Lawrence until you reach Baie-Saint-Paul. You will observe the gigantic panorama of the West Charlevoix, at the foot of the Massif, with Isle-aux-Coudres off in the distance and the Mont des Éboulements in sight, center of the meteoric crater.

This is a 15 kilometres one-way guided tour. A shuttle bus from Baie-Saint-Paul will take you to the launch point at Petite-Rivière-Saint-François. The tour will take a break in the Prairies sector before ending its run at the Baie-Saint-Paul wharf.

The environment you will be exploring

The incredible panorama of west Charlevoix;
The Massif, Isle-aux-Coudres and the Mont des Éboulements;
The biggest tides of the St-Lawrence;
The charming scenery of the Gouffre Valley;

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 Mai 24th to September 13th, 2025., according to the tidal cycle.

Participants must arrive 30 minutes early to get prepared.

Reception

Quai de Baie-Saint-Paul, 210, rue Saint-Anne, Baie-Saint-Paul, G3Z 1P8

Prices

Taxes not included

Package

This package includes

A kayak guided tour (6h)
Shuttle service to the launching point
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 15km, with several nice beaches to stop for breaks

Difficulty level

This route’s difficulty level is Moderate. This excursion is accessible to beginners as well as experienced paddlers.

Duration

6h00 total
Technical preparation, shuttle and training : 2h
Kayak excursion: 3h
Beach break: 1h

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.