Dumoine River for Families

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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We look forward to offering this trip in 2027! Click here to view a detailed trip package, click here to learn what to pack.

What's included

Guides

6:1 ratio

Meals

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

Canoeing Equipment

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

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 Equipment

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

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)

Park Fees

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