Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Looking for an unforgettable adventure near Quebec City? Then go down the Jacques-Cartier River in a packraft and discover amazing landscapes !
Take a packraft down the Jacques-Cartier River and travel 9.5 kilometres in a wild natural setting just 30 minutes from Quebec City. Discover the Pont-Rouge-Donnacona area during a 3 to 4h descent and marvel at the beauty of the landscapes along the Jacques-Cartier River! All around you, vertical cliffs will rise up to 75 metres high, creating a spectacular and breathtaking setting!
If you're not familiar with it, the packraft is a small inflatable boat designed to be easily carried in a hiking bag, and is ideal for white-water rafting. This makes it the perfect craft for an exciting trip down the Jacques-Cartier river!
Your rafting activity near Quebec City will be simple and safe. You will be supervised by experienced guides who will provide you with the necessary equipment and instructions to make the most of your trip down the Jacques-Cartier river! You'll be accompanied every step of the way, for a pleasant, carefree experience. Along the way, you'll have the chance to ride waves, challenge class R-1 to R-3 rapids, and discover new scenery at every bend in the river!
The section of the Jacques-Cartier River you'll discover by packraft is located between Pont-Rouge and Donnacona. This area is recognised as a must-see in Quebec, a magnificent place that leaves no paddler indifferent! This packraft descent on the Jacques-Cartier River is the must-do activity to try if you want to experience the thrill of sliding down the river in the heart of nature near Quebec City!
Book your packraft descent on the Jacques-Cartier River now and let the currents carry you between Pont-Rouge and Donnacona! You'll discover the beauty of Quebec's nature while pushing your limits and creating unforgettable memories!
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.
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.
- All the necessary equipment (including a wetsuit, if required)
- Certified guide
- Photos/Videos
- Shuttle
- Snack
- Drinks
- Quebec taxes
- Comfortable and weather adapted clothing
- Sunscreen
