Bonaventure River Luxury Canoe Trip

The perfect canoeing river: one rapid, that lasts 7 days!... no portages, crystal-clear drinkable water, no mosquitoes, breathtaking mountain scenery. This is how the rivers must be in heaven.
The Bonaventure has a reputation among canoeists as one the most stunningly beautiful rivers in Eastern North America. From its source high in Chic-Choc Mountains, the Bonaventure runs clean and crystal-clear towards the Baie des Chaleurs After a bit of whitewater instruction, we'll be able to run the rapids in open canoes; long stretches of downhill C-II rapids are run each day. No portaging also means comfort, for the best part of the trip may be at the end of day, where local guides prepare for you a feast of fresh food, including the river's fine Atlantic Salmon, wine, salads, seafood.

Each year Missinaibi Headwaters offers a special expedition, one to bring our guests in touch with some of the world’s most spectacular rivers. Based on the incredible trip we had last year, we are returning to Quebec's Gaspe Peninsula to once again run La Riviere Bonaventure.

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Trip Itinerary

JUNE 16: Participants arrive at Cime Aventure's base, just North of Bonaventure Quebec. We'll have a wonderful meal on the patio overlooking the river, meet the guides and sort out equipment needs. That night we'll stay in the Tee Pees (Dinner and accommodation is included in package).

JUNE 17: : In the morning we'll meet for breakfast, then load the gear onto the shuttle bus for the long ride high into the Chic Choc Mountains. This will take the better part of the day, and we'll reach the river in the afternoon. A short paddle will bring us to the campsite.

JUNE 18- 20: : These two days see the river change from a narrow creek, running through a forest fire burn, to become rocky and fast. Soon, we'll hit the "gorge"

JUNE 21: The Gorge. The highlight of the trip. The valley steepens and the river drops fast. A series of ledges can be run or lined. That night we camp next to next to a quiet pool, listening to the splash of the salmon running their way upstream.

JUNE 22: As we descend the river, we enter the portion of the Bonaventure with restricted access salmon fly fishing. We'll use the access road to have fresh food delivered to us. Yes, a food drop on day 4!

JUNE 23-24: The river is wider now, and flows with a 10 km current for the last two days. On the afternoon of July 1 we arrive at Cime Aventures. That night we stay in their Eco-lodge, and have a final night together, a great meal, and lots of laughs.

JUNE 24: Departure for home.

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