
Introduction to Kayaking
Outdoors
This activity is intended for beginners. Please note that it will be held in French.
Learn how to handle a paddle alone or in a group and learn the basic techniques to be autonomous in a kayak.
SCHEDULE
Lachine Water Sports Site:
- Sundays from June 25 to September 3, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
*Free : Friday, June 23, 1:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. (1 hour only) in the context of the Fête de l'eau
Pierrefonds Water Sports Site:
- Saturdays, July 1st to August 26, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- For ages 55 and up : Fridays, July 7 and August 4, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursdays, June 29, July 13 and 27, and August 3 and 10, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Sundays, July 2 to August 27, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Plage de l'Est Water Sports Site:
- From June 23 to August 20: Fridays, Saturdays (except Auguts 19) and Sundays from 10 a.m to 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- From August 21 to September 3: Saturdays and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
*Free : July 2 and 28, and September 2 in the context of Zone active
INCLUDES
- Kayak;
- Personal flotation device (PFD) and water safety kit;
- 1 hour with a guide (at the parc de Beauséjour, Pierrefonds and Lachine water sports sites, the activity lasts 2 hours, the second hours being a rental).
*At the Lachine water sports site, its also possible to bring your own equipment for an inferior rate.
GENERAL TERMS
- Ability to swim;
- Signing the Risk Acknowledgement and Acceptance form;
- Meeting the minimum age requirements :
- Children need to be at least 12 years old to board a watercraft;
- 12 to 17 year-olds can board a watercraft alone, but must be accompanied by an adult, themselves in a watercraft;
- Respecting the maximum weight capacity of the watercraft;
- No animals are allowed on board the watercrafts.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- For a full refund, you must cancel your reservation at least 48 hours before the beginning of the activity;
- You can still cancel your reservation with a $5 fee 48 hours before and up until the beginning of the activity;
- Once the activity has started, you can no longer cancel, make changes or be refunded.
RESERVATION ET PAYMENT
- Online payments by credit card only;
- Reserve online via Reservotron between 14 and 0 days before the rental.
GOOD TO KNOW
- It is recommended to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of your reservation;
- For a safe and enjoyable experience, consider bringing a water bottle, sunscreen, a hat, closed shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather.
- Please only bring items that can follow you on your watercraft. A waterproof bag may be useful. No lockers or changing rooms will be available on site.
WATER SPORTS SITES
According to the water sports site
Kids (12 years and up)
Teens
Adults
Seniors
Many dates