Self-Guided Canoe Descent

Name: Self-Guided Canoe Descent
SKU: 536

Minimum 20 lbs / 10 kg

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Customer Reviews: 91%

Canoe Mont Tremblant National Park on this self-guided canoe trip. Canoe down approximately 12 km of the meandering Diable River.

Park access fees are included

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Canoe ( 2 adults (18 yrs+) & up to 1 child (17 yrs-))
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Canoe ( 2 adults (18 yrs+) & 2 children (10 yrs-))
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Canoe Mont Tremblant National Park on this self-guided canoe trip. Canoe down approximately 12 km of the meandering Diable River and take your time discovering the unique Mont-Tremblant National Park mountain landscape, its sandy river beaches, the rocky cliffs and the wildlife.

Our fleet of canoes is renewed regularly to offer quality, comfort and stability. Paddles, life jackets, a 1 liter waterproof container, and safety kits are included with each canoe rental.

Here’s how it works:

When you arrive at the park, check-in and get equipment from the parc staff. Load your canoe on the trailer then take a 3 minute drive to the Lac Chat put-in (drive yourself in slow season). Paddle across this small lake to enter the Devil’s River (small 100m rapid here, the only one on the whole trip, can be portaged). Paddle downstream, stop for a swim, relax on a beach. Stop at the pull out (just after the 2nd bridge at the Parc entrance) to meet our bus. Load your canoe on the bus for the trip back up to where you parked your car.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED – PLACES LIMITED

There are several canot/ kayak / paddleboard activities offered in the area, see our comparison table.

Helpful Hint!: This activity is suitable for beginners. Canoes are designed for 2 people. It is possible to put 3 if one is a child, but we do not recommend putting 4 in a canoe. Canoes have 2 seats. A 3rd person would have to sit on the floor. Do not expect children under 10 to be motivated to paddle the entire length of the trip, they should be put in a canoe with an adult or put in a kayak that could be towed. The best configuration puts at least 1 adult per canoe, no more than 2 adults or 2 adults + 1 child in a canoe. And any extras(odd man out) can be reserved in kayaks.

Important Info

Location

30-40 minutes from Tremblant. Situated less than a 1.5-hour drive from Montreal and approximately a 2-hour drive from Ottawa.

Duration

Approximately 4 hours (can take as little as 2.5 hours or as much as 4.5. Everyone paddles differently, the flow of the river changes, wind can be a factor …in short there are many variables)

12 km descent

Departures

From May 17 to October 14, 2019

Several departures from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. everyday from the *National Park.

*For customers who choose to reserve in advance (recommended!), directions to departure points will be provided in your reservation confirmation by email. Otherwise, directions will be handed to you when you reserve at The Tremblant Activity Centre.

Included

Park access fees, canoe and equipment and transport within the Park.

All our clients are automatically covered by Airmedic medical emergency helicopter evacuation, for the duration of the activity. For full details see the Airmedic page.

Groups

Please contact The Activity Centre for information about group rates.

Please note

We only reserve kayaks as additions to canoe reservations and only to avoid putting one participant alone in a canoe. Consult our What to wear information page.

Small rapids ONLY once at the very beginning, after crossing the lake to enter into the river. These can be portaged.

Conditions

Maximum 2 adults and 2 small children (10-) per canoe. Minimum 20 lb / 10kg. Identification card is required and held as a security deposit to ensure the return of the equipment.

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

FAQ

When Should I reserve?

These are very popular activities. Reservations for weekends and vacations should be made 1 to 2 weeks in advance. For any other time, reservations should be made a few days in advance

For the canoeing. Is the river calm?

There is 1 very small set of rapids at the beginning that can be easily portaged, then current will move you along.

Can I do the self-guided canoe if it is my first time canoeing?

We don’t recommend it if you haven’t paddled a canoe before. Canoes require technique to manoeuvre. These techniques are taught on the guided tour.

Can anyone do the Via Ferrata ?

Yes, as long as you are ready for some moderate physical and balance challenges. If you can climb a ladder you should have no problem.

Is the guide always with us during the Via Ferrata ?

Yes, the guide will do the whole activity with you.

What is the difference between this and the Rouge River self guided trip?

The Diable River is narrower with less sun.
The Diable River is in a wilderness setting, so more chances to see wildlife. You will not be passing chalets and farms.
The Diable River has fewer beaches.
The Diable River has more bugs
The Diable River is further from Tremblant resort.

Reviews

Customer Reviews

>> Customer review score 91%

Customer review score is the average score of all customer review forms (french and english) submitted online. Following are the customer reviews submitted online for this season and last season.

Oct 11, 2019

Rating: 10 / 10

Comments: Excellent experience. Very professional guide, named Jeremy - fully bilingual - sociable and knowledgeable. We will be back to complete the intermediate trail soon!

How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.

Customer review score is the average score of all customer review forms (french and english) submitted online. Following are the customer reviews submitted online for this season and last season.

Oct 08, 2019

Rating: 9 / 10

Comments: Our guide, Max, was great!

How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.

Customer review score is the average score of all customer review forms (french and english) submitted online. Following are the customer reviews submitted online for this season and last season.

Sep 08, 2019

Rating: 5.3 / 10

Comments: Waters were too shallow making it a times dangerous bcs of trees and rocks in the water Especially for beginners

How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was OK, but I wouldn't do it again.

Management Response:

Our water levels vary all year in the National Park. And can even vary day to day. We use flat bottomed, plastic, river canoes that are designe to be able to scrape over sand and rock. This is simply part of river canoeing.

For beginner who may be wary of this, we recommend our Guided Canoe Discovery here https://www.tremblantactivities.com/a-tremblant-park-canoe

Customer review score is the average score of all customer review forms (french and english) submitted online. Following are the customer reviews submitted online for this season and last season.

Aug 13, 2019

Rating: 9 / 10

Comments: There were 4 of us in a canoe (2 adults and 2 young children). I expected both of my children to receive a paddle for the activity, but they only had one broken paddle to share. This impacted their ability to participate and fell like they were involved.

How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.

Customer review score is the average score of all customer review forms (french and english) submitted online. Following are the customer reviews submitted online for this season and last season.

Aug 13, 2019

Rating: 5 / 10

Comments: I found the staff that received and transported us rude. We were english speakers and she kept talking french to us. Also, did not give good information when leaving us at the river.

How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was good, but not our favorite part of our vacation experience.

Customer review score is the average score of all customer review forms (french and english) submitted online. Following are the customer reviews submitted online for this season and last season.

Aug 13, 2019

Rating: 10 / 10

How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.

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Aug 13, 2019

Rating: 10 / 10

Comments: Katherine was excellent. Friendly, polite, cheerful. Knew loads about park.

How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.

Customer review score is the average score of all customer review forms (french and english) submitted online. Following are the customer reviews submitted online for this season and last season.

Jul 04, 2019

Rating: 10 / 10

Comments: It was such a great tour. The 5 hour was beautiful and challenging.

How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.

Customer review score is the average score of all customer review forms (french and english) submitted online. Following are the customer reviews submitted online for this season and last season.

Aug 27, 2018

Rating: 9 / 10

Comments: It would have been better if we had a simple map of the river that we could take with us so we knew where we were during the course of the day.

How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.

Customer review score is the average score of all customer review forms (french and english) submitted online. Following are the customer reviews submitted online for this season and last season.

Aug 23, 2018

Rating: 10 / 10

Comments: The via Ferrata was much more challenging than we had thought. I assumed that since we had kids with us, we were going to be limited to an easy course, but that was not the case! All of us— even the kids— were very happy about that! Our guide was incredibly patient and very friendly, which was definitely appreciated. We also liked that he group was kept small— only seven of us and a guide meant we all felt we were in good hands. We have already recommended this activity to several people planning vacations in the area.

How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.

Customer review score is the average score of all customer review forms (french and english) submitted online. Following are the customer reviews submitted online for this season and last season.

Aug 15, 2018

Rating: 10 / 10

Comments: Via Ferrata Diable was one of the best vacation outings my family has every done. Perfect from start to finish.

How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.

Customer review score is the average score of all customer review forms (french and english) submitted online. Following are the customer reviews submitted online for this season and last season.

Aug 03, 2018

Rating: 10 / 10

Comments: We did the Three hour Via Ferrata, Our guides name was Jeremy, he made an awesome experience even better. Safety was his first priority and he made us all feel safe and confident. He also made us continually laugh and enjoy the activity to its fullest. This adventure cannot be missed, all the kids rated it a 10!!

How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.

Customer review score is the average score of all customer review forms (french and english) submitted online. Following are the customer reviews submitted online for this season and last season.

Aug 18, 2014

Rating: 10 / 10

Comments: Alexis was a great tour guide. Very knowledgable! Had a lot of fun!

How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.