Lessons and Introductions
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.
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.
WHERE TO FIN THIS ACTIVITY
-
Pierrefonds Water Sports Site - Beauséjour Water Sports Site
- Sophie-Barat Water Sports Site
- Plage de l'Est Water Sports Site
Photo credit : Amy Mailloux
Tel.:
(514) 710-6829, ext. 6
Email:
pleinair@guepe.qc.ca
Address:
Location:
Various GUEPE water sports sites
Region:
Montréal
Price:
40 $/person
Age :
Kids (12 years and up)
Teens
Adults
Seniors
Season :
Summer
Date :
See schedule below.
Duration:
2 hours
INTRODUCTION TO KAYAKING SCHEDULE
Dates
Times
Pierrefonds - for all
Pierrefonds - for seniors
Parc de Beauséjour
Sophie-Barat
Plage de l'Est
Sundays from June 30 to September 15
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Fridays, June 28 and August 16
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Saturdays from June 29 to September 14
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursdays from July 4 to August 15
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturdays from June 22 to August 17
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.