The ten most beautiful places to paddle board in Quebec

To find out where to launch your boat on our beautiful river and on the waterways of the Bas-St-Laurent and Gaspésie regions, the Sup Kite Yoga website is very informative.

The Parc national des Monts-Valin in the Saguenay is best known for its Valley of the Ghosts, where the sight of snow-covered trees takes your breath away. But in the area, there is also a winding river, with lots of meanders on which we like to take our time.

Right at the foot of the imposing mountain, with an exceptional view of Mount Valin. A free guidance brochure is available at the Discovery and Service center to help you find your way around.

A river for swimming, rather calm and bordered by several beaches where you can picnic.

There are two routes: 12 and 24 km, and people are taken there by shuttle bus. The first descent takes three to four hours, depending on your pace and stops. The end of the route takes you back to the starting point, where you can park your car.

The 2nd route (24 km) takes four to five hours and requires you to reserve your place by phone, as places are limited. Only one departure per day, in the morning.

Several types of boats are available for rent at Pause Plein-Air : single and double kayaks, paddle boards, canoes and life jackets. It is also possible to bring your own boat and be driven to the starting point at a lower cost.

In the beautiful tourist region of Charlevoix, you can try your hand at paddle boarding on the Malbaie River. It is part of the Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie National Park, which offers the highest walls east of the Rockies.

The river winds its way 161 km from Réserve faunique des Laurentides to the St. Lawrence River.

Just 30 minutes southwest of Montreal, the St. Lawrence River widens to form Lake Saint-Louis. Île Saint-Bernard is located on this lake, and offers eight kilometers of walking trails. But it is also possible to launch your paddle board.

From there, you can see the city’s skyline, large boats flotaing by, and an abundance of winged fauna. We are talking about more than a hundred species.

Although free, parking is limited to 150 spaces and is often fully booked by 10 am.

For those who are more used to the waves, go to our beautiful St-Lawrence River and its iconic figure, the Rocher Percé.

Note that the bay can be windy, and we strongly recommend going in the morning when the water is calmer. Take a tour and you’ll discover the hidden face of the behemoth and its large colony of gannets.

This outing gets the first place of our top 10. Thank you Emmanuelle and Valérie for all your suggestions for activities.

To enjoy the great outdoors this summer, you have two options: rent your own equipment or buy the perfect sports kit.

For footwear, you could opt for non-slip silicone water shoes.

For your personal belongings, a waterproof, quick-drying carry bag or a multi-purpose bag with two inside pockets to separate wet and dry clothes will come in very handy.

When it comes to paddleboards, there’s something for every budget and every level.

If you’re a beginner, you could buy this ultra-compact, lightweight 9′ paddleboard. This three-sectionpaddle;removable and adjustable, can be used by young and old alike.

Last but not least, this high pump for inflatable paddleboards or kayaks requires very little effort.

The bill can quickly rise if you buy a 13′ inflatable paddleboard, designed for the experienced paddler, but also some equipment. The good news is that you may be able to cushion your expenses with everyday purchases and welcome bonuses from credit cards which, it should be noted, are different for each card and offered to new cardholders.

Take American Express Membership Rewards points, which can be applied to any purchase by redeeming 1,000 points for $10 in account credit.

Our American Express guide : how to use Membership Rewards points on any purchase? And our American Express Membership Rewards loyalty program information page will give you all the resources you need to save on your next purchase.

Is the price of petrol holding you back? We offer you ways to save at the pump with our loyalty programs.

To reduce your gas bill, take advantage of certain credit cards that offer rewards in the Gas Station category.

Top cards include the ^CIBC Dividend^® Visa Infinite* Card with 4% cash back per dollar, and the BMO eclipse Visa Infinite* Card with 5 points per dollar (or around 3.35%).

All our tips can be found in our guide How to save on gas prices in Canada.

You’ve found an Airbnb rental to your liking or a well-located hotel and you’re wondering how to pay less. Here too, the magic of reward points works, as do the advantages of certain credit cards.

Discover our strategies in our guide How to save on independent hotel reservations?

Do you know about travel credits? Many credit cards offer them to their customers. These credits can be applied to accommodation expenses.

After the effort, the comfort. When dining out, don’t forget to use your National Bank World Elite Mastercard^® or American Express ^Cobalt® Card to earn 5 points per dollar.