The 6-day Dumoine “Getaway” is a family-friendly wilderness whitewater canoe trip in western Quebec. The river is unique in having reliable water levels for canoeing throughout the entire season – from May to September. This 60-km Dumoine trip travels the lower two-thirds of the river – from Lac Benoit to the Ottawa River.

Over 6 days we’ll scout, paddle, line and portage over 30 sets of Class I to III rapids including Big Steel, Canoe Eater, the Snake, Thread the Needle, and Red Pine. This is an excellent river expedition for families with some previous whitewater experience and for those considering joining one of our northern canoe trips.

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Dates, Rates & Availability

Prices listed are per person. All trips listed are tentative until confirmed by the Black Feather Office. Click here for our booking, payment and cancellation policies. Please contact us to be put onto a waiting list if your desired trip is full.

Dates Trip Fee Availability
Tues. Aug 11 - Sun. Aug 16, 2026 $2,950 CAD per adult *pricing until Dec 31* Book Now
Tues. Aug 11 - Sun. Aug 16, 2026 $2,360 CAD per child *pricing until Dec 31* Book Now
Tues. Aug 11 - Sun. Aug 16, 2026 $3,050 CAD per adult * From Jan 1
Tues. Aug 11 - Sun. Aug 16, 2026 $2,440 CAD per child* From Jan 1

What's included

Map

Guides

  • 6:1 ratio
Meals

Meals

  • all meals & snacks from Day 1 lunch to Day 6 lunch
Equipment

Canoeing Equipment

  • 17’ Prospector expedition canoes
  • paddles, PFDs, throw bags, paddling helmets
Camping

Camping Equipment

  • tents – free standing expedition dome tents – 2 per tent (some 4-person tents also available – please inquire with our office!)
  • ‘kitchen’ – tarp, fire box, cooking stoves, utensils, dishes, etc
  • containers for food and group equipment
Safety

Safety Equipment

  • first aid, safety, river rescue, and repair kits
  • communications equipment (satellite phone)
Map

Local Transportation

  • transportation of guides, group gear, canoes, etc. to and from trip
  • road transport from Dumoine River Expeditions (the rendezvous) to Lac Benoit (on the river)
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Park Fees

  • ZEC (zone d’exploitation contrôlée or “controlled harvesting zone”) usage fees