Introduction to Kayaking

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.

‍

‍INCLUDES

• Kayak;
• Personal flotation device (PFD) and water safety kit;
• 1 hour with a guide, 1 hour of autonomous practice for a total of 2 hours.

‍

SPECIAL OFFERS

• Plage de l'Est Water sports site : Free on Fridays!
• Pierrefonds Water Sports Site : $ 35/person for seniors. There are also Introduction to Kayaking events exclusive to seniors on Fridays, June 28 and August 16!
• Sophie-Barat Water Sports Site : Free on Saturday, July 20 (or Sunday, July 21 in case of rain).

‍

‍‍‍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 AND PAYMENT

With Reservation :

• Reserve online between 14 and 0 days before the activity.
• Online payment by credit card only.

‍

Without Reservation :

• According to the availability of the equipment and personnel;
• In person payment by card only;
• Also possible at other times and dates than the ones described in the schedule below.

‍

‍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.

‍

Photo credit : Amy Mailloux