FAQs

There will be a clothing list provided to you with recommended clothing and personal gear for you to bring on trip. If there are items that are not accessible or in your price range, please reach out to us and we may be able to provide you with the missing pieces or find someone you can borrow from. Read more on the Canoe Trips page.

Yes you can use your own paddle, PFD, and helmet, but we will need to check the condition they are in prior to the departure of the trip. If you decide to bring your own gear, we will not take responsibility for the loss or damage of them.

Please do not bring any of your own food or drinks as it may lead to complications with wild animals and participant allergies. We will provide you with a balanced diet throughout the journey of the trip.

Yes, we will do our best to accommodate your needs! But please be very clear about your specific needs in the forms you fill out. Read more on the Food & Gear page.

Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on our trips and we ask that you do not bring any along with you. Our insurance does not cover us when under the influence of alcohol.

Specific details will be provided through email communication once your booking has been made and the payment is complete. We are based out of Wakefield, Qc and most of our trips are within a 2 hour radius of Outaouais.

We will point out safe places to park your car during the trip.

Certainly! If Covid restrictions allow, we encourage you to ride share. A few weeks before the trip, we will have a group video chat to answer your questions and allow you to pair with someone for carpooling if possible. Send us an email and we can help pair you with someone in the group.

Tips are not required or included in the prices, but greatly appreciated. The guides put in lots of time and energy into making these trips memorable for our participants. This is a kind gesture of support for them in their outdoor career. (Ex: 10-15$ per day)

Within the current Covid measures, we will have to wear masks when we drive, cook, and serve food. We will continue to follow the updated guidelines of public health as they continue to change.

You will not need it! We ask that you leave all technology behind (phone, ipod, ipad, speaker, smart watch, etc). This will allow you to appreciate the environment and people around you on this journey and give your eyes and brian a lovely break from the screen. Cameras and simple watches (waterproof) are welcome.

No problem, we ask you to bring two sets of them on trip just in case! We will need to know the information concerning your medications through a phone call prior to the departure date. Instructors will carry individual’s medications for youth trips. Adult trip participants will be responsible for carrying their own medications.

It is not necessary to feel like a fish in the water to join us on our expeditions, BUT if you are scared of water we strongly suggest choosing a flatwater trip (on lakes). PFDs will be worn for all water activities.

No, these trips are meant to give you this experience. We will start with some quick lessons to teach you basic skills before heading out into the wilderness. There will be lots of learning opportunities from certified instructors throughout the trip to help you feel comfortable and confident in the field.

No. A large majority of our canoe trips are designed to provide opportunities for women and people who identify as women, but there are also trips for everyone. The Courageous Co-ed trip (age 15-18) and our specialized trips are open to everyone. We value the importance of creating space to foster equity between all genders.

It is crucial that we do not put our soap suds or any other products into the water because of the impact it has on the environment. We will be swimming lots to help freshen up after hot sunny days of paddling. We will get into the details of this in our group video chat before the trip.