Winter kayak excursion at Cap-à-l'Aigle

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.

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

Taxes are not include.

Package

The package includes

  • A 4 h 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

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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