Bonaventure river easy float trip family activity

Looking for a family activity in Gaspesie? You don’t have much time but you’d like to spend it on the beautiful Bonaventure River, on a canoe, a stand-up paddleboard, a kayak or a mini-raft*? This short section of the river offers you the best conditions for a great time during your holidays in Gaspésie!

*Minimal required water level for the mini-raft is 8 m³/sec.
Follow the water level in real time here : Bonaventure river water level.

Are you travelling with your family and young children? Or simply don’t have any experience on a river? Explore canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding or mini-rafting for the first time! This short section of the Bonaventure river is calm, and offers the best conditions for a peaceful river descent that will enhance your stay in Gaspésie.

There is a zero tolerance policy in place for alcohol and cannabis consumption during all activities.

Detailed program of The Family Tour

From June 23^th to August 24^th, 2023 : Departure at 11:00 and 1:00.

From July 17^th to August 22^th, 2023 : Departures at 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 1:00 and 1:30.

Arrival at Cime Aventures 30 minutes before departure;
Instructions will be announced regarding safety, environment, basic techniques, equipment, itinerary, rapids, etc.;
River trip by kayak, canoe, stand-up paddleboard or mini-raft of about 2 hours;
Shuttle Bus back to Cime Aventures 2,5 hours after departures.

Included

Equipment
- Lifejacket
- Paddle or oar
Your choice of raft
Services

Here is the preparatory video for the activity:

Guide for choosing your craft

Please note that to choose a single kayak, the abilities of children over 11 years old need to be evaluated. Cime Aventures do not advise a single kayak for children under 10 years old.

*Type*	*Capacity* (passengers / weight)	*Advantages*	*Disadvantages*	*Prerequisites*
Canoe	2 pass. / 200 kg	Comfortable Very spacious Can accomadate a child in the middle. (no seat)	Less stable than kayaks and rafts	One experienced person in the back
Double kayak	2 pass. / 300 kg	Stable Easy to operate Ideal for 2 adult and a child	Low-to-water craft where waves can easily enter	Be at ease in water
Single kayak	1 pass. / 150 kg	Stable Easy to operate Ideal for a begginner	Not recommended for corpulent passangers	Be at ease in water
Raft	4 à 6 pass. / 450 kg	Unsinkable and secure Ideal for beginners, young children and apprehensive passangers	Minimum flow rate: 10 m³/second Slower than other crafts	None
Stand up paddle (SUP)	1 pass. / 95 kg	Different point of view of the river (higher)	More challenging	SUP experienced Experience in class 2 rapids

Details

Craft	Canoe (double) Mini-raft Single kayak Double kayak
Duration	Approximately 2 hours
Distance	8 km
Experience level	Beginner
Guidance	Without a guide

Fees (plus taxes)

Regular rates
Click on "Book now", at the top of the page, to book your activity.

Fee per person
Adult	$ 39,95
Student (14 et plus)	$ 35,95
Child (6 to 13 years old)	$ 19,95
Child (2 to 5 years old)	Free

For youth of 11 to 13 years old wanting to do the float trip on a single kayak, please take in consideration that the Family tour, even though on a easy rapid free section of the river, can require paddling efforts which will vary according to tide and winds.

Availabilities

Date(s)

From June 23^th to August 24^rd, 2023 : Departure at 11:00.

From July 17^th to August 22^th, 2023 : Departures at 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 1:00 and 1:30.

Required gear

Clothing
- Clothing adapted to the weather
- Swimsuit and towel
- Shoes that can get wet
  * $4 a day to rent a pair of neoprene boots (wetsuit material)
Food for the duration of the activity
Accessories
- Camera and battery (optional)
- Personal medication (if applicable)
- Sunglasses with cord
- Sunscreen

Security

Who can participate
- Note for people who weigh 100 kg or more (225 pounds)
  Depending on your level of experience and your agility, it could be beneficial to speak with our staff to make sure you choose the ideal craft for you.
- Everyone aged 2 and older
Departure policy
- Weather
  In the case of rain, no activity is jeopardized. According to the weather conditions, it could be compulsory to wear a wet suit. In that case, it will be offered at no cost.
- Exceptional circumstances
  In the case of exceptional circumstances, the itinerary might be slightly modified or cancelled to guarantee the participants' safety (in that case, the activity could be postponed or reimbursed).
Guidance
- Patrolled activities
  Necessary instructions will be given by patrol before the descent. Its role is very similar to a ski patrol on a ski resort. The river patrol is not a guide; he or she is trained to intervene in case of an emergency and is in charge of closing the river and making sure no one is behind him or her. When less than 10 people take part in a descent, patrol could be replaced by the use of a GPS spot device, to track your location and report any problem.
Difficulty levels
- Self-guided option for beginner
  This section of the river is of beginner level, there aren't any rapids, only some white water. The river's current is a positive factor. On very windy days or high tides, the itinerary might be modified to avoid the end section of this descent.

Reservation and cancellation policy

Reservation policy
- A valid credit card is required to make a reservation.
- A 30% deposit is required at booking. The remaining 70% will be processed 7 days prior to the stay.
- For reservations made 7 days or less before your stay, complete payment is required upon booking.
Cancellation insurance
- 10% of total invoice, not refundable.
- Must be purchased at the time of initial reservation.
- In case of cancellation, allows refund* of total of invoice, except the insurance amount. *Refer to cancellation policy below.
Cancellation policy
- Covid19
  If government policies don't allow you to travel or if you get sick (with medical bill) and are unable to travel, our organization with refund the full amount processed on your credit card without delays.If traveling is allowed but you are unable to make it directly or indirectly due to the pandemic situation, we will modify your stay dates for free and without expiry date.
- In case of cancellation, without insurance, no refund will be given except for cases of "force majeure" with official proof.
- In a case of "force majeure" with official proving document, full refund will be given by Cime Aventures, including cancellation insurance amount.
- For all activities, accommodations and meals (except canoe-camping and shuttles), the cancellation insurance allows refunds for cancellation made before or at 5:00PM the day before departure.