Rafting on the Matawin River in Mauricie, near Trois-Rivières
Spend an unforgettable day in Mauricie rafting down the Matawin River, a refreshing activity accessible from the age of 6!
Practical information
Rafting down the Matawin River for 4 to 5 hours.
- Family activity for beginners
- Easy rapids, up to class 3
- Lunch at the water's edge at the halfway point
Please allow up to 6 hours for the whole experience.
- Welcome at the Coop Aventures Matawin base
- Briefing on the course of the activity
- Distribution of rafting equipment
- Minibus journey to the start of the rafting trip (15 to 45 minutes travel time, depending on river flow)
- Launch of rafts with safety briefing
- Depart for a 4 to 5-hour rafting trip on the Matawin River, with swimming breaks along the way and a riverside lunch break halfway through (on the menu, wraps to suit your tastes)
- End of the descent in front of the Coop Aventures Matawin base between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
- Equipment storage and end of the activity
You don't need to know how to swim to take part in this activity.
Written parental authorisation is required for minors to participate in this activity.
A minimum of 4 participants is required to run this activity.
This activity is not accessible to pregnant people or people with motor disabilities.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
Please list any dietary restrictions when booking.
- Instructor
- Paddle
- Isothermal suit if the water is less than 15°C
- Helmet
- Life jacket
- Lunch
- Transport between the base and the start of the descent
- Quebec taxes
- Swimwear
- Towel
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Practical information
Both fun and thrilling, rafting on the Matawin River is an experience not to be missed in the heart of Mauricie, whether you are with family or friends. As a group activity aboard an inflatable boat known as a raft, rafting is not only a great way to bond as a group, but it is also a great way to spend some time laughing and to refresh with friends and family. With up to 6 people on board the raft, plus an instructor at the back to guide you, you will go through some easy rapids (maximum class 3) that will give you plenty of thrills!
This rafting trip on the Matawin River offers 4 to 5 hours of outdoor fun, with swimming stops and a lunch break by the water. You will be cruising along the edge of La Mauricie Park, through superb wild landscapes that will plunge you right into the heart of the adventure. You will be equipped with wetsuits for your comfort, depending on the water temperature, as well as all the equipment you need to ensure your safety, under the supervision of an experienced guide. So there is no reason to hesitate, especially knowing that the activity is open to children aged 6 and over!
Just a 1-hour drive from Trois-Rivières, this rafting adventure on the Matawin River is a must for all outdoor enthusiasts. Get ready to get wet between the rapids and the swimming breaks in the river - the perfect way to cool off this summer in Mauricie!