Quebec: Discover the Jacques-Cartier Canyon
Guided River Trip
Rafting and Kayaking
5.0 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (100+ reviews)
7 days a week • May 1 to September 1, 2026 • Departure at 11 a.m.
Whitewater Micro-Adventure in Quebec City – An Eco-Friendly Experience for Families and Adventurers
Discover the Jacques-Cartier River shale canyon on a unique guided descent in Quebec. With its 75-meter walls, thrilling rapids, and breathtaking scenery, this 9.5-km adventure is perfect for families looking for unforgettable moments and for adrenaline junkies looking for adventure.
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
✓ French and English guide
✓ Duration 3 to 6 hours
✓ The only way to visit the canyon
✓ The only company to offer canyon tours
From $99 per person
📍 Location
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Parc familial des Berges, Donnacona, Québec (30 min from Québec City, 2 h from Montréal)
📅 Dates
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7 days a week, from May 1 to September 1
⏰ Schedule
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11 a.m. to 2–5 p.m.
What influences the duration of your adventure:
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Water level
High water (≈ May–June) → faster 🔺
Low water (≈ July–August) → slower 🔻
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Group size
Small group (weekdays / off-season) → faster 🔺
Large group (weekends / holidays) → slower 🔻
💵 Rates:
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Youth (6 to 17 years old): $99 +tx
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Adult (18+ years old): $119 +tx
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Group (13 people or more): $99 +tx (schools, day camps, corporate events, associations, bachelor/bachelorette parties, etc.). The booking must be made in a single transaction.
💳 Cancellation and Refund Policy
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Free cancellation at least 24 hours in advance
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Less than 24 hours: no refund or credit
🛶 Choose your adventure: raft or kayak
Rafting
Kayak
Rafting (Family Profile) : Stable and safe, ideal for a family adventure (children ages 6 and up).
Kayaking (Adventure Profile) : More sporty and immersive, perfect for adrenaline junkies (ages 11 and up). Unsinkable and easy to master.
*During periods of high water levels (spring or after heavy rain), the descent is done exclusively by raft.
Customization: Because we're not all in the same boat... We encourage you to mix the two types of boarding within the same group, so that everyone can have an experience tailored to their expectations and ambitions.
🔎 Included
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Guides
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Equipment
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Transport with the Shack-à-raft, our custom bus.
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Geological discovery: friable shale cliffs, unique to our area.
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Cliff jumping*
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Swimming in rapids*
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Access to the salmon migration pass
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Contribution to the 1% for the Planet fund.
*If conditions allow.
Not included : Guide tips.
🧗♂️ Difficulty
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Beginner / Intermediate (rapids R-1 to R-3).
Being in good physical condition is recommended to handle changing weather conditions, swim in rapids, and paddle for an extended period.
The most challenging part is usually carrying your boat to the put-in (~800 m) and at the take-out (~200 m). Kayaks weigh 25–30 lb (solo or 2x2) and rafts weigh 105–150 lb (team effort).
What influences the difficulty level:
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Type of craft
Kayak → more difficult 🔺
Rafting → easier 🔻
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Water level
High water (≈ May–June) → more difficult 🔺
Low water (≈ July–August) → easier 🔻
👕 What to bring
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Snack / light meal and water bottle (dry bag provided).
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Towel for changing.
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Weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes (wetsuit and footwear provided if needed).
We take care of the rest!!
Advance booking required (minimum 24 h in advance — call us if less than 24 h).
