Discover the soft sandy beaches and calm stretches of the Rouge River on a self-guided kayak, canoe or paddleboard descent near Mont Tremblant. This 12 km section of river winds through a rural landscape with plenty of spots to stop, swim and have a beach picnic — no experience needed. See the comparison table of our river descents in the area.
Have your own boat? You can also reserve our transport service for your own canoe, kayak or paddleboard and save on your descent.
Our Rouge River descent runs from marker 12 to marker 24, covering 12 km of calm, mostly shallow river through a rural stretch of the Laurentians. The river winds past farms, cottages and stretches of mixed forest, with several sandy beaches along the way — most are public land — where you can stop, swim and eat lunch. With stops, most groups take around 4h to complete our descent. We recommend a morning departure to make the most of your time on the water. You will leave your car at the starting point of our rental centre. A shuttle will take you to the water and you will descend the river back to your car.
The current is gentle for the full length of this section. Water levels are at their highest in spring and early summer. From late July through September, after dry weather, the river gets shallower and the descent takes longer — factor that in when planning your day.
Our staff will set you up with equipment, help you launch and walk you through the basics before you head out. A shuttle brings you up river to your starting point; you paddle back down to our base where your car is parked.
Our river descent is a low-intensity outing that fits most fitness levels and ages. The Rouge River is calm on this stretch with no whitewater, and the current does most of the work for you. The physical effort is light to moderate: you set your own pace, stop at beaches when you feel like it and cover the 12 km at a rhythm that works for your group. Paddling for a few hours does work your arms and core, so a basic level of fitness helps. No prior paddling experience is needed. If you like sand, sun, and swimming, this trip is for you.
Prices do not include taxes or mandatory resort royalty of 3% and may be subject to change without notice. See cancellation and modification terms.
We recommend reserving in advance as spaces fill up. After your reservation, you will receive 2 emails immediately :
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A day in advance is sufficient. Even the day of the activity we often have availability.
Yes. There are no rapids on the river.
There are several canot/ kayak / paddleboard activities offered in the area, see our comparison table.
