Date of the Expedition

From July 2 to July 8, 2021

Registration Deadline

17 April 2021

Activity

Fly fishing

Place

Escoumins River, QC

Age Group

30 to 39 years old

  • In remission
  • Undergoing Treatment*

Number of Participants

10 maximum

Description

This expedition will offer ten young adults, French speakers, resident in Quebec, aged 30-39 years old, in treatment or in remission of cancer the opportunity to connect with other people living similar situations and to experiment the benefits of contact with nature on wellness.

Through an immersion in the fly-fishing world in an expedition context, the organisation aims to favor connections between participants facing similar challenges, and of participants with the natural environment.

The group will experience an expedition in the Escoumins River area, Quebec, from July 2-8, 2021. We’ll leave our comfort to go explore the northern part of the Escoumins river, in the ZEC Nordique area. We’ll establish a base camp at a rustic campsite. Participants will have the chance to be introduced to fly fishing techniques and we’ll evoluate within the trout fishing sector for two days.

Then, we’ll drop our rods for a short hike to discover the mythical Pinel’s fishing pool. Participants will appreciate the peaceful environment in the sector. They will be introduced to fishing practices relative to salmon fishing, which we’ll have the privilege to fish for two days. Finally, we’ll enjoy one last night together in the cozy cabins in the Anse-à-Joe, Essispit, to celebrate our accomplishments.

*Please note that as a pilot projet, this expedition is exceptionally reserved to french speakers from the province of Quebec.

Expedition Members

The foundation’s team will include two facilitators, one photographer-blogger, as well as medical volunteers (a physician, a nurse, and a psychosocial professional), who’s mission is to keep an eye on everyone’s wellness during the expedition. We’ll also bank on the presence of fishing mentors and a logistics’ team.

Therapeutic Adventure Facilitators

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Marie-Michelle Paradis

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Mario Bilodeau

Expedition Volunteers

Julie Talbot

Robert Pigeon

Jean-Mathieu Chénier

Geography and History

The Escoumins river is located in the Manicouagan region, on the the North Coast, about 40 km North-East Tadoussac, QC. It originates from the Moose lake and flows for about 83 km to the Saint-Lawrence river, in the enchanting landscape of a mountainous valley. Its bed is composed of gravel, blocks, and pebble stones. Its water is characterized by its tea-like color.  (http://www.riviereescoumins.com/)

As early as the 17th century, the natural ressources from this indigenous ancestral fishing territory captured the Europeans’ attention. In 1603, Samuel de Champlain mentioned it was an excellent river for salmon fishing. In 2013, the dismantling of a former dam allowed the river to find back its original aspect and fishers to hope for miraculous captures as it used to offer.

Schedule

June 9
June 15
July 1
July 1
July 3
July 4
July 5
July 6
July 7
July 8

Preparatory Meeting #1

Preparatory Meeting #2

Transport

Participants from outside the region to Quebec City

Transport and welcome

Transport from Quebec city to the Escoumins River

Welcome!

Lodging in rustic campsite

ZEC Nordique - Day 1

Introduction to fly fishing basics

Trout fishing

Lodging in rustic campsite

ZEC Nordique - Day 2

Trout fishing

Lodging in rustic campsite

Transition

(Trout fishing)

Short hike

Campsite transition to southern sector (ZEC de la Rivière-les-Escoumins)

Lodging in rustic campsite

ZEC de la Rivière-des-Escoumins - Day 1

Salmon fishing

Lodging in rustic campsite

ZEC de la Rivière-des-Escoumins - Day 2

Salmon fishing

Celebration night

Lodging in cabins (Essipit)

Closure and transport

Transport to Quebec city

waiting

Waiting list

If, for any reason, the expeditions currently offered are unsuitable for you, we can put your name on a waiting list. We would then contact you when we launch subsequent expeditions.

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