Sea kayaking discovery day | Malbaie and Cap-à-l'Aigle

Discovering Charlevoix's coastal scenery

From the beach at Saint-Irénée, a one-way trip across La Malbaie to Cap-à-l'Aigle. Navigate this dynamic stretch of the St. Lawrence Upper Estuary, encountering waterfowl and marine life. Discover this panoramic section of the Charlevoix coast, the barachois, Pointe le Heu and Cap à la Baleine.

This is a 16-kilometre one-way guided tour. The tour pauses in the Pointe-au-Pic area before ending at the Cap-à-l'Aigle wharf. At the end of the tour, a shuttle will take you back to Saint-Irénée.

The environment you'll be visiting

The beach at Saint-Irénée and the passage to Pointe-au-Pic
The cliffs of Cap à la Baleine and Pointe le Heu
Waterfowl and marine life observation
The iodized scent of the tidal flats and the force of the estuary's tides
The coastal landscapes of the Charlevoix Biosphere Region

Au sujet de la sécurité

Our guides' experience, knowledge of the area, respect for weather conditions, low supervision ratios, appropriate itineraries, quality equipment and comfortable isothermal clothing all help us to provide safe supervision for our excursion groups of all ages, levels and origins.

Opening period

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

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

( * ) : for those taking part with their own sea kayak and isothermal clothing

Package

This package includes

Guided kayaking excursion (6h)
Introduction to the basics
Supervision by a professional guide
Isothermal clothing
Water sports equipment and dry bags
Return shuttle bus

This package excludes

Your lunch, snacks and beverages
Your personal sportswear
Taxes (14.975 %)
Guides' tips, 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

Wool or fleece sweater (in case of bad weather)
Shorts or jersey
Cap or hat
Change of clothes
Your lunch, snacks and beverages

Route and duration

From Saint-Irénée beach to Quai de Cap-à-l'Aigle

Saint-Irénée beach for welcome, and return by shuttle from Cap-à-l'Aigle.

Distance

Approximately 16km, with several nice beaches to stop for breaks

Difficulty level

Moderate course, easy launch from the Saint-Irénée beach, accessible to beginners able to engage in a daytime activity, as well as to already initiated paddlers.

Duration

Approximative

6 h total
Technical preparation and training: 1 h
Kayak excursion: 3 h 30
Lunch break: 1 h 30

Departure times

Activity carried out according to the tidal cycle.

Please validate the detailed schedule in the reservation module below.

Participants must arrive 30 minutes before departure to finalize their preparation.

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.