Sea kayaking
Description
Exclusive: unusual winter kayak experience!
Dare to push the kayak experience to a new high during the season where ice still floats down the River. You can have a front row seat for the grandiose spectacle of nature's quiet strength. These four hours of activities will allow kayakists to find themselves in an exceptional setting and to satisfy their need for adventure and discovery.
Discover
- The unique feeling of being the first and the only ones on the water.
- The coastal landscapes of La Malbaie and Cap-à-l'Aigle in winter.
- Beautiful cliffs with cascades of ice.
- An area where aquatic birds (Common Eiders and Long-Tailed Ducks) concentrate.
The environment you will be visiting:
The proposed excursions will allow you to tame the icy waters of the St. Lawrence estuary at the end of winter and in early spring. Icebergs and ice floes, seals and Long-tailed Ducks, sunshine and blue sea water... be among the chosen few who paddle out at this time of year!
About safety
Thanks to the much closer supervision of participants, the use of double kayaks and the wearing of warm clothes, sea kayaking turns out to be as secure and stimulating in winter as it is in summer.
Information and price
Opening period
On saturdays, march 8, 15, 22 and 29th 2025
Reception
Marina Port de Refuge, 10, rue de la Grève, La Malbaie, G5A 2R3
Price for each participant
| Age | Rates |
|---|---|
| 18 and + | 140 $ |
| 10-17 | 110 $ |
Package
The package includes…
- A 4 hr winter kayak activity
- Introduction to basic kayaking
- Supervision by a professional guide
- Nautical material and dry bags
- Wet-suit and accessories
- Warm beverages and snacks
The package excludes…
- Your personal sports garments
- Taxes (14.975 %)
- Guide gratuities, at your discretion
Equipment
Included equipment
- Double polyethylene sea kayak
- Neoprene overall-Long Johns /Janes
- Top layer: semi-dry anorak
- 3 mm neoprene socks and felt boots
- Poogies and neoprene gloves
- PFD (flotation jacket)
- Dry bag, Sprayskirt, paddle
Required equipment
- 2 Wool or Polar sweaters
- Long sports underwear
- Tuque, warm mitts, (avoid leather), scarf
- Spare clothes
- Sunglasses, suntan lotion
- Enough water for the whole day.
Route and length
Cap-à-l'Aigle to La Malbaie - return
Port de Refuge de Cap à l'Aigle marina installations for reception.
Distance
Approximately 6 km
Difficulty level
Easy route, starting points may vary slightly in winter. Excursion is accessible to beginners who aren't afraid of the cold :-) as well as experienced paddlers.
Duration
- 4hrs total
- Technical preparation and training: 1hr
- Kayak excursion: 2hrs to 2hrs 30min
Booking
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.
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