Presented by Katabatik - Aventure dans Charlevoix
SAFETY : experienced guides, respect for meteorological conditions, reduced guests-guide ratios, appropriate itineraries, quality equipment.
OUR GUIDES actively share their passion with our guests. More specifically with regards to Charlevoix’s unique natural and cultural setting.
KAYAK – CAMPING TRIPS from Petite-Rivière-St-François to St-Siméon, including the circumnavigation of Isle-aux-Coudres and Isle-aux-Grues archipelago.
OUTDOOR DINNER at Isle-aux-Coudres. Meals for all expeditions are well balanced and nutritious and include typical regional specialities.
Season / Date
mars à octobre.
Complete description
The Charlevoix region combines the majesty of mountainous landscapes with the splendor of the St.-Lawrence as it changes from a freshwater river to a saltwater estuary. With its stunning geological formations and abundant marine life, the coast of Charlevoix is quite simply a must to explore and discover. Katabatik – Adventure in Charlevoix is an ecotourism venture that unites passion for kayaking and discovery of the Charlevoix coastline, rich in flora, fauna and maritime history.
In our 2 to 5 days kayak-camping trips, you will discover the coastal landscapes of the World Biosphere Reserve of Charlevoix, the south-western section of the Saguenay - Saint-Lawrence Marine Park and the Charlevoix’s meteoritic crater. Moreover, you will observe the semi-diurnal rhythms of the tidal currents, iodized odours of the sandbanks, the tapering off of the rocky capes.
Also experience camping nights along the beaches and typical regional meals - outdoor gastronomy. Finally, with a little luck, you will come upon marine birds and mammals, observe fin whales, minky, belugas, porpoises and seals.
Most tours are designed with novice in mind and some inexperienced paddlers can be accommodated on any of the trips. Departures from June to October. Complete day-by-day itineraries at www.katabatik.ca.
THE GUIDED TOURS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
· Experienced local guides
· An initiation to techniques of navigation and security of sea kayaking
· A variety of high quality kayaks: either single, double or triple
· Isothermal clothes, paddling equipment and waterproof bags
· All meals with regional specialities
· Camping sites (camping gear may be rent)
· Transportation back to the point of departure with comfortable minibus.
Your guide
Before any things, charlevoisien of origin and lover of his region, sea kayaking guide on the estuary of the St-Lawrence since 2001, level 4 and trainer in kayak for the FQCK and Paddle Canada, river kayaker since 1991, rafting guide between 1991 and 1999, he paddled in Quebec, in the Maritime, in Mexico and in Guatemala.
Founder of Katabatik sea kayaking, he plans and coordinates the excursions and the journeys of the company by negotiating with the biggest tidal ranges and the currents of the St-Lawrence. The lasting winter, he builds wooden kayaks and paddle between ice blocks, in the big pleasure of his guests.
