Packraft on the Jacques-Cartier river near Quebec City

Looking for an unforgettable adventure near Quebec City? Then go down the Jacques-Cartier River in a packraft and discover amazing landscapes !

Book your activity

From€70
1 half day
Occasionally sporty
From 11 years-old and up

Practical information

Difficulty: Beginner/intermediate. Class R-1 to R-3 rapids.

Total length: 9.5 km

Duration: 3-4 hours

Course of events

1. Participants are welcomed and the guides are introduced (10 min).

2. Signing of the risk acceptance form (10 min).

3. Handing over of equipment (wetsuit, PFD and helmet) (20 min).

4. Transport to the boat launch (10 min)

5. Inflating of the boats (10 min)

6. Walk to the launch. Participants must transport their boat up a steep, uneven slope to the boat launch (10 min).

7. Safety speech. (10 min).

8. Start of the descent. (1 h)

9. Mid-course snack. (15 min).

10. Second part of descent and return to base camp. (1 h)

11. Participants change clothes and are given a drink while discussing the experience!

Activity requirements

No previous white-water experience is required, but you will need to receive a minimum of training and a speech on safety measures (on site, on the day of the activity).

Minimum age/weight: 11 years old, 90lbs (40kg) and 76cm chest circumference.
Maximum size: 132 cm chest circumference.

Special terms

Pregnant people are not allowed to take part.

A minimum number of 2 participants is required for this activity to take place.

You will be asked to accept and sign an Acknowledgement and Acceptance of Risk form in French or English (on site, on the day of the activity). For people under the age of 14, the form must be signed by the person with parental authority.

Each descent is offered in packraft or cataraft. Note that at high levels (spring or after heavy rain), the descent is made in cataraft only. If the river level is too low or too high, an alternative river will be used for the activity.

Meeting point:
Parc familial des Berges. 10 QC-138, Donnacona, QC G3M 1B2
Spoken languages:English, French
Included
  • All the necessary equipment (including a wetsuit, if required)
  • Certified guide
  • Photos/Videos
  • Shuttle
  • Snack
  • Drinks
  • Quebec taxes
Do not forget to bring
  • Comfortable and weather adapted clothing
  • Sunscreen