Gatineau River Adventure

The trip covers about 40km (25 miles) on the Gatineau River, home to the Gatineau River Festival, and is a threatened river by hydroelectric development.

"Tengatin" or "never ending river", its native name runs from the Basketong Resevoir to The Ottawa River 325km (200 miles) southwest. It was renamed to "La Gatineau" in memory of Nicolas Gatineau, a fur trader who frequently navigated this river during the booming fur trade, around 1650.

The Gatineau River

Itinerary

Day 1:
Day one is dedicated entirely on rafting, so you camp at the put-in the night before! You will meet your guides at the rendezvous point who will help you with packing your gear and making sure you have everything needed for a comfortable journey. When all the gear is ready to go, you will be provided transportation to the put-in where camp is set up and your guides prepare dinner. Camaraderie by the campfire will prepare the soul for an uplifting and exciting day ahead. Waking to the smell of fresh brewed coffee engages the senses, and the show starts! After a hearty breakfast, break camp, prepare the gear to hit class III - IV rapids over 17km (10 miles).

Dar 2:
Sadly, the Gatineau is a threatened river due to hydroelectric development, therefore you must avoid a large dam located on the upper section of the river. After breakfast, shuttle with all the gear to the lower section near the town of Maniwaki, where more advanced rapids await. Class IV and V rapids with names like "Lucifer", "Beluga", "The Wall", and "High Tension" to name a few. Round out the day with body-surfing at the "Bonnet Rouge" a class IV rapid deep enough to swim down as many times as you dare.

Included

• Transportation from the rendezvous point to the put-in
• Paddle, Helmet, Life Jacket
• All meals
• Professional Guide
• Safety kayaker

Rates

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