Wild Mistassibi Canoe Expedition
Seven days of canoe camping on a wild river in Québec’s mid-north
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Season
Summer
Level
3 - Moderate
Start and end
Chicoutimi
The package
The experience
A seven-day canoe-camping adventure covering 80 km of wild river through the taiga landscapes north of Lac-Saint-Jean. Lac au Foin, sandy beaches, rapids, fishing and remote campsites create a complete immersion on the Mistassibi Nord-Ouest.
Highlights
- 80 km of wild river
- Taiga and boreal forest
- Lac au Foin
- Sandy beaches
- Rapids
- Fishing
- Remote campsites
Journey at a Glance
Day 1
CHICOUTIMI → MISTASSIBI NORD-OUEST
- Meet your guides and depart from Chicoutimi
- Travel north toward the Lac-Saint-Jean wilderness
- Introduction to canoeing and basic paddling skills
- Set up the first campsite
Day 2
PADDLING THE MISTASSIBI NORD-OUEST
- Nearly 80 km of canoeing
- Progression from calm waters to Class I–III rapids
- Wild landscapes of Quebec’s mid-north
- Camping on expansive white-sand beaches
Day 3
MISTASSIBI → CHICOUTIMI
- Paddle the final kilometres of the river
- Complete the canoe expedition
- Minibus transfer back to Chicoutimi
- Share photos and reflect on the adventure
At a Glance
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Level
3 – Moderate
Style
Expedition · Canoeing · Camping · Wilderness
Accommodation
Camping
Group size
12 poeple
Customizable
Yes
Price from
Starting at USD 2,000
Season
Summer
Start / End
Chicoutimi
INCLUDED
- Guide
- Transportation to launch
- Canoes and paddling equipment
- Camping and cooking gear
- 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners and snacks
- Access fees
- Liability insurance
- Transportation carbon offset
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Fishing licence
- Gratuities
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