A world of wilderness adventure awaits you just across the border. Let Canoe the Wild introduce you to our northern neighbor with a trip on one of Canada’s pristine rivers. We offer a variety of canoe trips in Quebec including the Bonaventure, NE Mistissibi and de Pas Rivers, and the Liard River in the Yukon.
The Bonaventure River, Gaspe, Quebec
Beginning in the heart of the Chic Choc Mountains, this river winds its way through 80 miles of scenic countryside to the Bay of Chaleur. It boasts numerous class II rapids, quick water, and no lengthy portages. Although this is not a physically demanding trip, it does require good paddling skills. The Bonaventure is an excellent canoe trip for teens and adults. (more info)
- Available in June. 7 days on the river
- Ages 14 and up.
Cascapedia River, Gaspe, Quebec
The Cascapedia is a great river trip for those looking for a shorter and easier whitewater canoeing trip then the Bonaventure. Beginning south of the Chic Choc Mountains and west of the Bonaventure,
we spend four days paddling lively and fun, but not too intimidating whitewater including numerous class I and II rapids. Approximate distance by canoe is 50 miles, available in June. (more info)
- Available in June. 4 days on the river
- Ages 14 and up.
de Pas River, Northern Quebec
This remote wilderness canoe trip is located northeast of Schefferville and is a tributary to the George River. Catch 2-5lb Brook Trout! Just getting to and from is half the adventure; we’ll be traveling by rail and bushplane. (more info)
- Available two weeks in July or August.
- Ages 14 and up.
NE Mistassibi River, Northern Quebec
The NE Mistissibi offers 80 miles of remote wilderness canoeing through a scenic valley of Black Spruce and hills with cascading waterfalls. Numerous class I-II rapids. Good paddling skills required. (more info)
- This trip is available July-August, 10-12 days.
- Ages 14-up.
Liard River, Yukon
Remote 10-11 day wilderness canoe trip to historic Klondike Gold Rush country. Floatplane in & paddle out, winding thru the mountains on a clear river with pools of bull trout and Arctic grayling. (more info)
- July or August, 2 weeks with travel to and from whitehorse
- Ages 14-up
Mountain River Canoe Trip, NWT
- Pictures of July 2013 trip A friends trip on Mountain River
New to the sport of paddling and have a desire to do an extended canoe trip in Canada someday? The St. Croix River is a great trip to gain and brush up on basic whitewater skills.