For over 50 years, we’ve paddled Canada’s less traveled waterways with canoe trips throughout Ontario, Quebec, Nunavut, and the Yukon. We’ve pioneered many new routes during that period, always looking to find adventure and fun off the beaten path. In the mid 90’s we began offering sea kayaking in Baja and Florida during the winter and more recently have expanded this to similar adventures in Central America. Please browse our upcoming trips and start making plans to join us on the water. If you have questions, we’d love to hear from you!
Overview
Trip Highlights
- five star campsites
- one of the prettiest rivers in Central Canada
For over 50 years, we’ve paddled Canada’s less traveled waterways with canoe trips throughout Ontario, Quebec, Nunavut, and the Yukon. We’ve pioneered many new routes during that period, always looking to find adventure and fun off the beaten path. In the mid 90’s we began offering sea kayaking in Baja and Florida during the winter and more recently have expanded this to similar adventures in Central America. Please browse our upcoming trips and start making plans to join us on the water. If you have questions, we’d love to hear from you!
Quick Facts
Paddlesport
- Canoeing
Activity
- Recreation
- Whitewater
Experience/Service
- Paddling Trip
Waterway
- Rivers and Streams (no whitewater)
- Whitewater Class I
- Whitewater Class II
Destination
- North America
Length
- 5 Days
Accomodation
- Wilderness Camping
Guided
- Yes
Outfitted
- Fully
Adventure Level
Itinerary
Meeting Place
Swisha, QC
Day 1:
We will meet in the village of Swisha at our shuttle drivers house at 8:30am. You will leave your cars here (pick up spot – $20 for parking). After meeting the group we will embark on our trip into the Dumoine River just above Lac Benoit. This van ride should take about 3 hrs.
Day 2:
Today we will truly begin the descent of the river. The day and the rest of the trip will be spent enjoying the beautiful scenery and fun filled whitewater of the Dumoine River. There are two nice easy class 1 rapids to warm up on and then a larger class 2 which we will scout.
Day 3:
We may spend some time running the lovely rapids that occur at the outwash of Little Steel Falls before heading off downstream. Down the river, there are several swifts and rapids before Burnt Island Lake.
Day 4:
In the morning, we will carry the rest of our gear from the campsite down to the bottom of the portage (500m). Below there are several easy R1 rapids before Robinson Lake. The fun begins below the Lake with Red Pine Rapids.
Day 5:
This day involves our final day of whitewater and the end of the trip. Below Red Pine rapids there are several kilometers of swifts and R1 rapids, once again the scenery is stunning. We then reach Examination Rapid a double ledge.
