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Ashuapmushuan canoe – 5 to 7 days
Our canoe-camping expedition on the Ashuapmushuan River is designed for adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers looking to get away from everyday life and explore the wilderness of the Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean region.
What to expect
The Ashuapmushuan is an intermediate river. We offer the possibility of doing the section above Chaudières Falls in 5 days or the entire descent in 7 days. The river alternates between calm water sections and rapids of various classes ranging from RI to RIII. There are several portages, including the 1.5 km Chaudière Falls portage. This wild 160 km-long river is a tributary of Lac Saint-Jean and offers incredible scenery and unusual wildlife encounters.
You have questions or simply need advice to discover the wonders of the fjord, our adventure experts are there to support you.
DEPARTURES
The river runs from June to September. At Saguenay aventures we offer you a tailor-made package to suit your vacation dates. Contact us to check availability
Price 2025
- 5 days $1 825 plus taxes / person (group 4-6 people)
- 5 days $1 700 plus taxes / person (group 7-12 people)
- 7 days $2 475 plus taxes / person (group 4-6 people)
- 7 days $2 365 plus taxes / person (group 7-12 people)
- *Price per person
This package includes
- Minibus transportation from Chicoutimi to launch site and back
- Supervision by two qualified guides throughout the program
- All meals* (6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners and snacks)
- Overnight stays in the open air from day 1 to day 6 (wilderness camping)
- Basic camping equipment** (tent, sleeping mat, cooking gear, etc.)
- Canoe and nautical equipment (1 canoe/2 people)
- Park access rights
- Photos of your expedition
- Liability insurance
* Please note that we pay special attention to the composition of our menus. These are prepared by the guide. Healthy, balanced meals throughout your expedition. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions.
** Participants must provide their own sleeping bag.
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
Itinerary
Day 1: Meeting and transport to departure point
After breakfast (not included), we meet for departure. Transfer to the Ashuampushuan River on the road to Lac-Saint-Jean. Arrive at departure point in late afternoon, set up camp and enjoy dinner. Beforehand, your guide will prepare you for the next few days by giving you a few basic canoeing notions.
Days 2 to 4 or 6: Enjoy the river
The Ashuapmushuan is the only tributary of Lac Saint-Jean that is not harnessed (no dams), and as it flows through the wildlife reserve that bears its name, it is a virtually untouched natural environment, rich in flora and fauna. The territory is covered to the north by a forest of black spruce and jack pine, which gradually converts to a hardwood fir forest to the south. Canoeable all summer long, the Ashuapmushuan River is appreciated for its rapids of moderate difficulty, characterized by strong waves. The grandiose Chaudière Falls alone are worth the trip.
We offer shipment in 5 or 7 days, depending on the point of exit.
Day 7: Back in town
End of the descent and transfer by minibus to Chicoutimi. End of program with Saguenay aventures.
Equipment required
Details of equipment/clothing required (in dynamic block)
- Camera
- Water bottle
- Toilet facilities
- Headlamp
- Swimsuit
- Synthetic clothing
- Dry clothes
- Windbreaker or raincoat (top and bottom)
- Clothing for the evening (warm, cotton ok)
Cancellation and refund policy
To confirm your reservation
We require 50% of the total cost at the time of booking; this deposit is non-refundable. The remaining balance is due on May 15 and is also non-refundable. For bookings made after May 15, 100% of the payment is required at the time of reservation.
If you have to cancel for an external reason, here is our refund policy
If you cancel and we are able to find a suitable replacement, 80% of the total cost will be refunded.
If Saguenay aventures must cancel the trip due to weather conditions, 80% of the amount paid will be refunded with no further compensation.
Anyone arriving late will not be allowed to participate in the activity. No refunds will be issued.
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