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Rafting - Whitewater - Half-day

Overview

Experience the rush of white water Rouge River in Quebec’s most popular adventure trip. Enjoy the river’s tranquil beaches and scenery while thrilling in its fast and furious cascade of ledges, drops, and waves.

Included

8 kilometers of rafting or sportyaking
Guide
Raft or kayak
All equipment
Wetsuit
Access to amenities (bar, shower, pool, hot tub, volleyball court, dining room)
Transport from the Rafting centre to the river

Excluded

Gratuities
Aqua shoes, bathing suit, towels
Lunch/snacks/drinks

Important information

When should I reserve?

A day in advance is sufficient. We have many rafts available but we need to know in advance how many people will use the transport we provide.

Is it safe?

There is an element of risk in all sports and here is how they are minimized: In rafting, security protocols are very strict. You will receive proper equipment, instructions and a guide accompanies you throughout the entire activity. In addition, there are kayakers following you, ready to help you if needed.

Can anyone do this activity?

The main requirement is to know how to swim. Then, depending on the experience you are looking for and the age of the participants, you can chose from our Family, Express or Full-day rafting.

Do I need a wetsuit?

Early in the season it is necessary although once the summer has begun, the water is warm enough to wear only bathing suits with a windbreaker and/or fleece. It is included during the whole season (except the boots (5$), available to rent onsite). You will need a photo ID to do so. Consult our What to wear information page.

When is the lunch served, and what is for lunch?

The Lunch (included in the family rafting and full days) is served after the first descent on the river (only 1 descent with the family rafting). It’s a good idea to have a snack before leaving for the trip. It is a simple lunch with a variety of sandwiches served with vegetables and juice. Dinner (included in the full days) is served after the 2nd decent on the river. On the menu, steak or salmon, served with salad, vegetables and rice or potatoes. For those with allergies or for vegetarians, please specify upon reservation and we will be able to accommodate your requests.

Where do I leave my things?

If you have taken the option with transport, you will be leaving your belongings on the locked bus. If you have taken the option without transport, you may leave your bags in your car. You may leave your keys with the receptionist.

If I drive myself is there free parking and will you bring me back to my car?

Yes there is free parking at base camp. The rafting trip starts from base camp and heads upstream via bus. We return to base camp via the river.

Will I get wet of fall in?

Probably. Before getting on the water, those who want a rougher ride will be put in a different raft from those who want an easier ride. Even if you do not end up in the river, waves often wash over the entire raft. It’s all part of the fun.

How should I dress and what to bring?

Consult our What to wear information page.

Highlights

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RAFTING

Looking for an exhilarating adventure to do this summer? Look no further than our Rouge River Rafting – Express 1/2 Day trip!

Our expert guides lead you through the best stretches of the river based on current water levels, ensuring a thrilling and unforgettable experience for both veterans and novices alike. Our one run of either the Harrington Canyon or Seven Sisters provides the best rapids on the river, where the fast and furious cascade of ledges, drops, and waves will keep you on the edge of your inflatable raft. The calm pools after each rapid give you a chance to catch your breath and enjoy the scenery of the river and its sandy beaches.

The descent also provides time for surfing the rafts, swimming, and floating in the current. Before starting our adventure, we provide a safety briefing and practice basic rafting maneuvers to ensure your safety and enjoyment. Our inflatable rafts accommodate between 6 and 9 people, so you can bring your family and friends along for the ride.

Our professional guides will explain what to do and how to react before each rapid, as we aim for a safe and thrilling experience.

Once you're off the water our rafting centre is lots of fun. We've got a bar, showers, pool, hot tubs, volleyball court, and a dining room...everything you need to rest and recharge after a river adventure. If you're not rafting, you're welcome to reserve a site access and meal pass, so you can come along and hang out while your group rafts.

Rafting has been an extremely popular activity at Mont-Tremblant for 20 years. Despite the long drive, our customers have always found the trip worthwhile, and repeatedly tell us it was the best experience of their stay. We're proud to offer this activity even though the distance to get there is the longest.

SPORTYAKING

This sportyak half-day adventure is for you if you have previous rafting or kayak experience and are ready for an exciting new challenge.

What’s Sportyaking? It’s a sportyak for 2 people and the ultimate white water sport. It combines the thrills of rafting and the skills of kayaking. It’s perfect for guests who have canoeing and rafting experience and want to take on a new challenge.

We begin our day with a safety briefing. Then, under the supervision of our experienced kayaker guides, you will learn proper paddle techniques for entering and exiting against currents, recovering your own boat in a surf and facing the rapids of the Rouge River at full speed!

You’ll do one thrilling decent of the Rouge River, taking time between rapids to enjoy the scenery and have fun on the calmer sections of the river.

We also offer a full day which includes 2 descents of the river, a riverside lunch and dinner at our basecamp.

Know before you book :
Our base is NOT IN MONT-TREMBLANT and is 1 hour 15 minutes from Tremblant resort, see explanation below in "additional information". 1 hour 15 minutes from Montreal or Ottawa (our rafting centre is between Ottawa and Montreal near the Ontario border). Transport from Tremblant resort available.

Minimum 12 years old.

Youths aged 16 yrs – must be accompanied by an adult.

A parent must sign the release form for 17 year olds.

Rafting: Maximum 8 participants on each raft (10 participants is possible if there's lots of young kids).

Sportayking: Must have experience with canoeing and rafting.

Minimum 4 participants for rafting or sportyaking with transport. If we don't reach the minimum, we'll contact you the day before.

All participants must know how to swim.

The time we spend on the water changes because the current speed (flow rate) can vary depending on rainfall.

Single participants can still reserve; if we don’t have other reservations, we will contact you 48h in advance to reschedule.

No expecting mothers.

This activity requires some physical exertion.

Guests who participate in the afternoon tour can get dinner for an extra fee.

Know before you go:
Make sure you have access to the driving directions we sent with your reservation as we have multiple meeting points.

WITH TRANSPORT OPTION : The tour time is the meeting time to get pickup transport at The Activity Centre.

Please dress appropriately for rafting or sportyaking See our What to wear section.

TO BRING: Closed-toe shoes, swimsuit, or clothes that dry quickly (no cotton), towels, sunscreen and glasses tether. *However, wetsuits are included and boots can be rented on site for $5.

SPORTYAK: Even if you chose sportyak, in certain river conditions guides may decide to have you in a raft for safety reasons.

Additional information :
Not in Mont-Tremblant region: Before moving to the Rouge River we had our start right beside Mont-Tremblant on the Devil’s river in the early 1990’s. Rafting has been popular with visitors to Mont-Tremblant since the late 1990s, with shuttle buses to our Basecamp a few times a week. It is a longstanding popular activity for guests from Tremblant, but our base is NOT in Tremblant. So if you are rafting with us and leaving from Montreal or Ottawa don’t come to Mont-Tremblant. Follow the directions we send to go straight to our rafting base. If home is Montreal or Toronto or even the USA, consider placing your rafting trip at the end of your visit to Mont-Tremblant as it’s on your way home.

Duration: 2 hours of rafting or sportyaking. The total duration, including driving (or transportation) time, and briefing is around 5 hours.

Participants will meet at our base camp and can leave a bag there.

In low season (May, Jun, Sep, Oct) we may cancel (rarely) if we can’t fill an entire raft. If we don’t have the minimum number of participants, the activity will not be offered.

For guests who choose to reserve in advance (recommended), directions to meeting points will be provided in your reservation by email. Otherwise, directions will be handed to you when you reserve at The Activity Centre.

Prices do not include taxes or mandatory resort royalty of 3% and may be subject to change without notice.