Ice Canoe Experience on the St. Lawrence river & Spa in Quebec

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: full day
Spoken languages: English, French, Spanish
Minimum age: From 16 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
Opening seasons:
  • J
  • F
  • M
  • A
  • M
  • J
  • J
  • A
  • S
  • O
  • N
  • D

Activity description

Embark on a unique winter experience on the St. Lawrence River in Quebec City and take advantage of the spa to relax after the ice canoe initiation!

After your effort will come comfort ! The Canot à Glace Expérience team invites you to embark on a unique winter experience on the St. Lawrence River in Quebec City before relaxing in a spa with friends or family.

Before setting off on your adventure, you will put on your equipment and the guides will teach you the basic techniques and safety instructions. You will embark on a 5-person canoe trip for a thrilling initiation. Depending on weather and tide conditions, the crew will adapt the route. When the St. Lawrence is water, you will move around with the help of large oars. When the river is full of ice, you will have to leave your oars on board the boat. With your crampons on, you will position yourself in a "scooter" and the canoe will make its way through the ice. You will be impressed by the noise produced!

Halfway through the trip, you will take a break on the ice of the St. Lawrence while enjoying a hot chocolate. This will also be an opportunity to take some souvenir photos of the breathtaking panorama of the old city of Quebec. After about two hours of walking, you will return to the mainland to warm up. The guides are equipped with a camera, so you will be able to take pictures and videos of this unique moment for free.

After ythis sporty activity, you will have the opportunity to find comfort in the Strøm Spa Nordique, located in Old Quebec. You will be able to live a thermal experience in the continuity of this unique day, by taking advantage of whirlpool baths, Finnish saunas or a steam bath with eucalyptus. For your peace and comfort, the spa is only accessible to people over 16 years old.

The Ice Canoe Experience team is waiting for you to discover this unique sport that requires effort and teamwork followed by a moment of relaxation in the magnificent Quebec City spa!

Offer Description

Initiation includes:
- Specialized equipment : neoprene socks and boots, crampons, leg protectors, life jackets, and fitted mittens.
- Guided outing on the river that varies between 60 and 90 minutes.
- A hot snack: at the mid-point on the river, the boat stops on the ice for some delicious (and well-deserved) hot chocolate and pastries.
- Photos et videos : Our guides are equipped with GoPro cameras and love using them. We’ll share your photos and videos with you after your outing.
- Spa package is given at the Ice Canoe Experience reception : you can enjoy after the canoe initiation, or during your stay at Quebec.

How to dress up (NON INCLUDED CLOTHING) :


- technical base layer, mid-layer technical sweater, light winter coat (protect from the wind and keep you cozy and warm)
- 2 pairs of socks, legging and mid-layer technical pants (protect from the wind and keep you warm)
- a tuque or a neck warmer designed for outdoor physical activity, mittens

Do not forget to bring other clothes to dry out after the activity

Included
  • crampons
  • lifevest
  • hot snack
  • photos and videos
  • spa access
  • Quebec taxes
Do not forget to bring
  • swimsuit for the spa
  • towel
  • winter clothes
  • change of clothes
100% secure payments
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Meeting point
Anse-au-Foulon 1141, boulevard Champlain Québec (Qc) G1K 0A2 Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule