Moisie River Adventure

This is a 120km (75 mile) rafting & kayaking adventure on the Moisie River on Quebec's northern coast. Also known as "The Nahini of the East", the Moisie River is one of Quebec's largest and longest rivers flowing over 400km (250 miles) from the Labrador plateau to the Gulf of St-Lawrence. For thousands of years, the Innu of Quebec and Labrador used the Moisie River as a portage route to their winter hunting grounds. Your experience will be much the same as the explorers of yesterday but with a modern twist. Along with your professional guide and specialized equipment you will have the opportunity to run the rapids that early explorers had to avoid.

The Moisie River

Itinerary

Day 1: Visit of the "Pourvoirie de la Haute-Moisie" and the migratory fish-ladder
You'll have a bird's-eye view of the Moisie River Valley's stunning beauty during the 30-minute flight from Lake Rapide in Sept-Iles to the "Pourvoirie de la Haute-Moisie", 120 kilometers upstream from the St-Lawrence River. This is the starting point of our six day Moisie River expedition. Once on site, an outing is organized to visit the migratory fish-ladder located a few kilometers away, where you can see how the Atlantic Salmon make their way to the spawning grounds.

Days 2 - 3: 60 km of pure delight: 8 rapids, R3 white water
Two days where the "Moisie" ceaselessly displays its magnificence. Its water runs briskly but without major obstacles which allows kayakers and rafters to move with ease while improving techniques under expert supervision from ABV guides. Between two sections of whitewater, trekking in the boreal highlands provides a spectacular view of massive canyons where the walls rise almost a thousand feet above the river. From this vantage point, it's not unusual to observe a bald eagle hunting salmon in the river, a black bear feeding on wild berries or a moose quietly drinking along the riverside.

Day 4: 15 km, 1 rapid, R4
After three days of practice, the time has come to face the "Tight notch" or "Cran Serré" rapid. Here the Moisie River shows its rugged face: the pass narrows, the currents increase, and huge crashing waves wait after a sharp right turn. Those seeking an adrenaline rush will be thrilled over this challenging rapid. If you prefer to stay dry, you will be able to go around this segment with a short portage. After all, someone has to capture the performances of the group on film! At the end of the rapid a sandy island awaits, which turns out to be a great place to enjoy a hearty meal and retell the day's experiences by the campfire. Night time is accompanied by the echo of the rapid and guarantees a peaceful and restful sleep.

Days 5-6: 53 km, 10 rapids, R1 to R4
The fifth day begins with some light rapids, then gradually the river changes into one of the most adventurous sections of the week. With the experience you gained over the past days, you can confidently tackle the R-III and R-IV waves that open the famous "Frog's tongue" section.

Included

• transportation by sea-plane from the rendezvous point to the put in.
• paddle, helmet, life jacket
• all meals
• professional guide
• safety kayaker

Rates

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