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Whitewater Canoe Initiation

offered by supplier M06113 (read about supplier)

Key Information:
Tour Duration: 1 day(s)
Group Size: 3 - 5 people
Destination: Quebec
Category: Whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking outfitters
Specialty: Canoeing
Season: May - October
Min Price: 95 Canadian Dollar (CAD) per person
Max Price: 95 Canadian Dollar (CAD) per person

Our one-day sessions give you all you need to start white water canoing. Front ferrying, back ferrying, back paddling, pry’s, draws, braces, front eddies, back eddies - you will learn them all, plus some simple theory.

We start with calm water skills at Lac Monroe at 9:30 a.m. and graduate to a set of short rapids below the lake. Emphasis is placed on reading rapids, front and back ferrying, eddying in and out, communicating with your partner and canoe safety with time to practice the skills. Canoes, paddles, life jackets, knee pads and a lunch are provided. The session usually ends around 4:00 p.m. Maximum 6 persons (3 canoes) per session. Bring a change of clothes.

The language of instruction is English. Choose your own dates and bring 3 others with you from mid May to mid September.

Notes:
Reservations required. No credit cards. No taxes. Payment by check or money order payable to Bill Pollock 5 days in advance.

Supplier Information

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Location: Canada
Joined InfoHub: Dec 2005
Client Request Served: 168

M06113 is owned by retired forester Bill Pollock and runs multi-day outdoor trips by canoe, on foot and on cross-country skis throughout Quebec and Eastern Canada. We are certified producer-members of Aventure-Ecotourisme Quebec. Bill has been guiding outdoor trips for over 30 years and has canoed, hiked or skied...

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