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Date of the Expedition
From August 9 to August 14, 2021
Registration Deadline
1 December 2020
Activity
Sea kayaking
Place
Mistassini River, QC
Age Group
14 to 18 years old + families
- In remission
Number of Participants
4 maximum
Description
This expedition will offer four teenagers in remission of cancer and their family the chance to live an extraordinary adventure and to discover hidden treasures of the province of Quebec along with othe families who went through similar challenges.
An expedition elaborated for and by families!
From Montreal, we’ll travel to Dolbeau-Mistassini where we’ll establish our base camp for one night in order to get ready for departure.
August 10th, we’ll discover the Grandes rivière cycle way from Albanel to Girardville, following the Mistassini shore, and the typical blueberry fields from the Lac-St-Jean region. We’ll also make a pit stop at the majestic 9th fall.
After a good rest, we’ll shuttle up the river and put in our sea kayaks for a three-day expedition down the Mistassini.
On August 13th, at night, we’ll celebrate our journey, before to get back on the road to Montreal the next morning.
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. Looking after the logistical aspects, we’ll bank on the presence of a professional guides.
Therapeutic Adventure Facilitators
Expedition Volunteers
Schedule
Departure
Transport from Montreal to Dolbeau-Mistassini
Get on your bikes!
Biking day from Albanel to Giardville on the Grandes rivières cycle way
Sea kayaking
Sea kayaking expedition down the Mistassini river
Return
Transport from Lac-St-Jean to Montreal
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.