Use a professional's services

An outfitter in Adventure Tourism and Ecotourism is an entrepreneur that specializes in offering one or more tourism or ecotourism activities in a natural setting. This professional and his guides offer safe adventures in the great outdoors and will supply high-quality equipment in order to make your activity completely safe and enjoyable. Using a professional's services is the assurance that your outdoor activity will comply with all environmental guidelines, and this, in all safety.

Aventure Écotourisme Québec certified adventures mean

• Rigorous safety standards
• Specialized guides
• Quality equipment
• Liability insurance
• Thorough knowledge of the natural environment
• A rewarding experience (local guides will ensure that you get the most from the change of scenery

Trip cancellation

Ask your outfitter about reimbursement conditions should you have to cancel your trip.

Outfitter's responsibility

Please be aware that the outfitter cannot be held responsible for damage, loss, delays, illness, injury or inconvenience arising from:

1. Errors, omissions or negligence on the part of other suppliers (airline, hotel, etc.)
2. Strikes, mechanical failure, quarantine or other restrictive action by the government, weather conditions or any factor beyond the outfitter's control, such as forest fires.¸
3. Client oversight with regard to necessary travel documents.
4. Airport delays for any reason whatsoever.
5. Any material damage, loss or theft.
6. Illness, injury or death.

Insurance

Many insurance companies offer coverage for lost luggage, trip cancellation, medical expenses or hospitalization expenses. Contact an insurance company for more information.

Method of payment

If you have not paid for your entire trip prior to your departure and you do not wish to pay the outstanding balance in cash, ask if your outfitter accepts travellers' cheques, personal cheques or the type of credit card you wish to use.

Accomodations

Many hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts are located along major roadways and in cities and towns.

Our guides

The success of your adventure largely depends on the professional conduct of your guide. That’s why the AEQ requires its member guides to adhere to very strict standards. We’re sure our guests will make you dream about their corner of the world!