Rafting down the Jacques Cartier River from Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, near Quebec City

Embark on an unforgettable white-water adventure near Quebec City with a rafting trip down the Jacques-Cartier River from Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier!

Rafting 'the Traditional' Course | 3 hours

2 options available from €94

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From€94
4.5 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 11 years-old and up

Practical information

A 3-hour sporty rafting trip down the Jacques-Cartier river.

Course of events

- Welcome at the Expéditions Nouvelle Vague base in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, just a 35-minute drive from Quebec City

- Administrative formalities (participation form, etc.), presentation of the activity and explanation of the risk acceptance form

- Equipment, then transport by bus to the raft launch point

- Briefing on basic rafting techniques and a short practice

- Departure for a 3-hour rafting trip down the Jacques-Cartier River, including a mid-course snack break on the water

- Arrival at the base, de-equipping with shower facilities and end of the activity

Activity requirements

All participants must know how to swim to take part in this activity.

Written parental authorisation is required for minors to participate in this activity.

You must not have any medical contraindications to take part in this activity (recent surgery, heart problems, etc.).

Cotton clothing should be avoided.

Special terms

A minimum number of 4 participants is required to run this activity.

This activity is not accessible to pregnant people and disabled people.

Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.

Meeting point:
Expéditions Nouvelle Vague Rafting J-Cartier - 1472 5e Avenue, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, QC G0A 4S0, Canada
Spoken languages:French, English
Included
  • Instructor
  • 3 or 5mm isothermal neoprene overalls, depending on the temperature
  • Neoprene boots
  • Neoprene coat or nylon anorak
  • Helmet
  • Paddle
  • Life jacket
  • Transport to the launch point by bus
  • Quebec taxes
Excluded
  • Photos
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Warm clothes in case of cool temperature
  • Change of clothes
  • Sunscreen