Active Canada: Canoeing Quebec's Rivers & Lakes
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Experience Overview
Get ready to channel your inner 18th-century explorer and follow the literal wake of the La Vérendrye brothers on an authentic wilderness paddling adventure. Inspired by the voyageurs who once travelled these waterways, this trip celebrates canoeing as it was meant to be: deep in the wild, navigating interconnected lakes, and mastering the art of the portage. After a few nights of camping under the stars and listening to the local loons, you’ll trade the tent for a lakeside hotel to reflect on a truly Canadian experience shaped by exploration, adventure, and the timeless freedom of the canoe.
Highlights
- Canoe through pristine lakes and waterways once travelled by Canada’s early explorers
- Experience true backcountry camping beneath the stars in remote wilderness settings
- Disconnect and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the Canadian wild
- Relax and reflect with a stay at a scenic lakeside hotel after your canoe adventure
Trip Details
Product Code: 40793
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Private vehicle, canoe
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Active, Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: NCMA
Starts: Montreal, Canada
Finishes: Montreal, Canada
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Demanding
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Four day canoe circuit in La Vérendrye Wildlife Reserve
- Canoes and Paddles
- Self-inflating mattresses and dome tents
- Free time in Saint-Hippolyte
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotel (2 nts), participation wilderness camping (5 nts)
- 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
- Private vehicle, canoe
Group Leader
- Depending on group size, 1 or 2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3399 ($425 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Montreal/Réserve faunique La Vérendrye
After a brief welcome meeting with your CEO, depart for La Vérendrye Wildlife Reserve. Upon arrival, settle into your rustic lakeside camp, where you will prepare and pack equipment for tomorrow's departure. In the evening, gather for dinner around the campfire, sharing a memorable first meal together under the open sky.
Meals included: Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travelers, and learn more about your tour. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Le Domaine - Camping
Day 2: Réserve faunique La Vérendrye
After breakfast, break down your campsite and get ready for the day ahead. Your CEO will guide you through essential canoeing techniques and safety procedures. In the afternoon, set off on your thrilling 4-day adventure, canoeing across lakes and experiencing the beauty of wild camping along the way.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Paddle through the heart of La Vérendrye Wildlife Reserve, where lakes wind through vast wilderness and ever-changing landscapes. The route follows a classic backcountry circuit, alternating between open lakes, narrow river sections, and short portages, echoing the routes that have long guided travelers through this remote country. Each paddle stroke carries you deeper into the wild, connecting you to the timeless rhythm of canoe travel.Accommodation - Wilderness Canoe Camping
Day 3-5: Réserve faunique La Vérendrye
Wake up surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, starting the day with breakfast by the water before breaking down camp and loading the canoes. Journey deeper into the reserve, moving through quiet waterways framed by forest and open lakes. Along the way, pause for lunch either on a peaceful lakeshore or in the canoe while keeping an eye out for wildlife such as moose standing in the shallows, beavers slipping silently across the water, and bald eagles circling overhead, with the occasional black bear spotted along the shore. Arrive at a new remote lakeside campsite, where evenings are spent cooking by the water, gathering around a campfire, and ending the day stargazing beneath open skies, creating a true backcountry experience in the heart of the wilderness.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Paddle through the heart of La Vérendrye Wildlife Reserve, where lakes wind through vast wilderness and ever-changing landscapes. The route follows a classic backcountry circuit, alternating between open lakes, narrow river sections, and short portages, echoing the routes that have long guided travelers through this remote country. Each paddle stroke carries you deeper into the wild, connecting you to the timeless rhythm of canoe travel.Accommodation - Wilderness Canoe Camping
Day 6: Réserve faunique La Vérendrye/Saint-Hippolyte
After breakfast, breakdown camp and paddle the final stretch, if needed. Then transfer to St-Hippolyte, stopping en route to enjoy a well-earned poutine. Upon arrival, settle into a lakeside hotel to relax and take in the memories from your canoeing venture.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Auberge Lac Morency
Day 7: Saint-Hippolyte
Enjoy breakfast at the inn, followed by a full day at leisure to take advantage of on-site amenities and nearby experiences.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Take advantage of this free day to make the most of the many on-site amenities. Explore the lake by kayak, or pedal boat, or unwind on the beachfront. Those who prefer to stay active on land can enjoy scenic trails, as well as tennis and volleyball courts. Relax in a pool or opt to book time at a Nordic spa. Explore the local market, or rent a bike and ride along the old railway trail.Accommodation - Auberge Lac Morency
Day 8: Saint-Hippolyte/Montreal
After breakfast at the hotel, journey back to Montreal from Saint-Hippolyte where the tour ends on arrival.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
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