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Discover the beauty of the Quebec wilderness as you paddle the Bazin River
Discover the excitement of paddling in whitewater as you navigate the river rapids.
Paddle to a new campsite along the water as you canoe down the Bazin River.
Share in the tasks of communal camping by helping to prepare meals and set up camp.
Follow in the footsteps of the early explorers as you discover the beauty of Quebec by canoe.
Visit the remote Quebec wilderness on the Bazin River Paddling Adventure, embarking on a wet and wild camping holiday you’ll never forget! This tour departs from the busy metropolis of Montreal into the deep woods of Mauricie. Don’t worry if you’re not an expert paddler, you’ll receive expert tips to improve your skills during your journey so that you can enjoy the ride on the exciting whitewater sections of the river.
During your voyage down the river, you’ll be fully immersed in the wilderness experience. Paddle to a new campsite each night, where you’ll prepare your meals with the rest of your group before enjoying an evening campfire. This tour spends 10 days on the Bazin River as you paddle 124 km from Parent to Gatineau River, surrounded by the pristine wilderness of Quebec. It’s an unbeatable way to discover canoeing and see Canada as the explorers and fur traders once did along the riverways of Quebec!
Visit the remote Quebec wilderness on the Bazin River Paddling Adventure, embarking on a wet and wild camping holiday you’ll never forget! This tour departs from the busy metropolis of Montreal into the deep woods of Mauricie. Don’t worry if you’re not an expert paddler, you’ll receive expert tips to improve your skills during your journey so that you can enjoy the ride on the exciting whitewater sections of the river.
During your voyage down the river, you’ll be fully immersed in the wilderness experience. Paddle to a new campsite each night, where you’ll prepare your meals with the rest of your group before enjoying an evening campfire. This tour spends 10 days on the Bazin River as you paddle 124 km from Parent to Gatineau River, surrounded by the pristine wilderness of Quebec. It’s an unbeatable way to discover canoeing and see Canada as the explorers and fur traders once did along the riverways of Quebec!
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Bazin River Paddling Adventure Itinerary
Day 0 Tour Preparation and Meeting
Your tour officially starts tomorrow, however, you will need to be in Montreal the day before your trip in order to attend today’s briefing. During your pre-trip meeting, you’ll be outfitted with a life jacket, helmet, and a watertight barrel for you to transfer your luggage into. Your guide will be there to answer any questions and to advise you on how to pack for your adventure.
Overnight Location: None
Meals: None
Day 1 Depart for Parent
Meet your group at Montreal’s Central Station and take the train to Parent. During your train ride, you’ll be able to get to know your guides and group and watch the scenery as you travel 400km north to this small community.
When you arrive in Parent you’ll unload your watertight barrel and canoes and head to your first campsite of the trip. Your guide will go over basic canoe safety and information while you enjoy dinner cooked over an open fire.
Overnight Location: Wilderness camping
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Day 2 Begin Your River Adventure
Today is all about getting to know your canoe! Your guide will help you learn the paddling basics, as well as the strokes you’ll need to navigate the rapids on the river. Regardless of your skill level when you started you’ll be a confident paddler before the end of the day!
Overnight Location: Wilderness camping
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3-10 Bazin River Expedition
The majestic Bazin River will be your home for the next 8 days. Each day your guide will brief you on what to expect on the water and will adjust your timeline to suit the level of the group. Whether you’re battling the Class II and III rapids or floating down a peaceful section of water, you’ll be paddling about 10 to 15 km each day.
At night you’ll be learning how to co-exist with your environment as you camp along the river.
Overnight Location: Wilderness camping
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 11 The End of Your River Journey
Enjoy a final day of paddling on the beautiful Bazin River. Tonight you’ll be preparing your gear for tomorrow’s departure before you sit down to your final fireside meal as a group.
Overnight Location: Wilderness camping
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 12 Return to Montreal
After breakfast, you’ll load up the canoes onto the transfer van and start the journey back to Montreal. It is about a 4.5-hour drive, so you’ll stop to stretch your legs and grab some food along the way.
Tonight you can celebrate a successful trip over dinner with your group at one of the many excellent restaurants in Montreal.
Overnight Location: None
Meals: Breakfast
Bazin River Paddling Adventure Price and Dates
Join a group for an amazing canoeing tour in Quebec!Important: This tour is not available for 2025 summer season. Please contact us for 2026 availability.
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Accommodation on the Bazin River Paddling Adventure
This tour is based in camping accommodations. Completely disconnect as you spend the entire tour sleeping in the wilderness. Your guide will be with you to assist, but you and your fellow travellers will be helping to cook and set up camp. This is true wilderness camping, so you’ll have no access to power or running water.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Tents are double occupancy. Requests for single, triple, or quadruple occupancy are taken as they come and (if able to be accommodated) may incur an additional fee.
What’s Included in the Bazin River Paddling Adventure?
Meals
11 breakfasts, 11 lunches, and 11 dinners are included. This is a participatory camping experience, so everyone will pitch in to prepare meals during the journey.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 11 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Montreal are not included but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for you and your luggage is included throughout the tour as outlined in the itinerary. Your train transport from Montreal to Parent and from the river to Montreal by van is included. Airport transfers are not included.
Also Included
- Certified expert paddling and wilderness guide (there is an English departure and a French departure available)
- Transfer from Montreal to Parent by train
- Van transportation to Montreal from Bazin River
- Camping and cooking equipment
- Canoe rental and safety equipment (2 people per canoe)
- Entrance fees where applicable
Not included
- Flights
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Pre and post-tour accommodations
- Sleeping bag, pillow, towel
- Optional activities
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
- Travel insurance
- Airport transfers
- GST (5%) and QST (9.915%)
Optional extras available:
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Optional activities or excursions
- How hard is the Bazin River Paddling Adventure?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Canada?
- Are meals included on the Bazin River Paddling Adventure?
- When is the best time to travel to Quebec for this tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Montreal to start this tour?
- Is the Bazin River Paddling Adventure in English?
- Where does the Bazin River Paddling Adventure end?
- Is the canoe and camping equipment included?
- Will I be able to use my phone during the Bazin River Paddling Adventure?
- Will there be showers and washrooms available during the Bazin River Paddling Adventure?
- Can I bring my own equipment?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Canada?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Canada?
We rate this tour as a 4/5. You don’t need to have a lot of paddling experience for this tour, as instruction will be included. However, you need to be in good enough physical shape to paddle for 5 hours each day and there are a few short portages where you’ll need to carry your canoe. This tour also requires that you be able to swim.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
11 breakfasts, 11 lunches, and 11 dinners are included. This is a participatory camping experience, so everyone will pitch in to prepare meals during the journey.
The best time to visit Quebec for this tour is the warm summer months of June through August when you’ll have the most optimal weather.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover canoeing. Get your Travel Insurance.
Fly into Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Airport transfers are not included but can be added as an additional option. To reach the train station you can take a taxi or the public bus.
This tour operates separate English and French departure dates, so please ensure you are booking the correct date for your preferred language.
This tour ends in Montreal, and you can fly out of the Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Yes, your canoe and safety equipment is included. Tents, camp stoves, and cooking equipment are included. You are only required to bring your own sleeping bag, pillow, and towel.
No, this tour operates in the wilderness where there is no cell coverage or internet available. Your guide will have a satellite phone for emergency use. Enjoy a chance to unplug!
No, the tent sites won’t have running water or electricity. Your guide will set up a dry toilet at each campsite, and you can clean up in the river using biodegradable products.
Please check with the tour operator at the time of booking if you have specific equipment that you’d like to bring. Depending on space in the canoes and the trailer it may or may not be possible.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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