Explore the Upper Gatineau Valley region by canoe, kayak, & paddle board.

Rentals and self-guided tours available on the Gatineau River, in Kazabazua, and its surrounding regions.

CANOE, KAYAK & SUP RENTALS //

CANOE, KAYAK & SUP RENTALS //

About Us

Who is River Valley

River Valley in a canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rental service in the Upper Gatineau Valley. Offering a number of different self-guided tour options, River Valley serves the public with the option of exploring the Gatineau River from the shorelines of Riverbend.  

River Valley is a family-friendly adventure service, available to cater to all different paddling levels. From beginner to expert, we have the tour for you.   

Where is River Valley

Located at Le Riverbend on the Gatineau River, paddlers have access to the historical Paugan Hydro-Electric Dam located in Low Quebec, to Gracefield.  

rentals

OPTIONS

River Valley offers a number of different rental options to explore the Upper Gatineau Valley region such as:

  • Paddle boards (SUP)

  • Canoes

  • Kayaks

Experiences

tours

Self-Guided Tours  

A self-guided tour is one where the traveler has a planned route to follow from point A to point B.

Paddlers who choose to explore with self-guided tours receive specially designed maps to guide their journey, recommendations on where to start and stop, and the required materials to make the trip comfortable. 

Equipment available for rent:

  • Paddle boards (SUP)

  • Canoes

  • Kayaks

trips

Canoe/Kayak/Paddleboard Trips: 

  • The Falls – Take a short trip into the Kazabazua falls.  

  • Islander – Discover the number of islands north of Riverbend.  

Canoe/Kayak Trips: 

  • Expedition Downstream – Follow the Gatineau River from Kazabazua to Low, Quebec.  

  • From River to Lake – Paddle the Gatineau River into the Lac-Sainte-Marie waters. 

Events

Check monthly throughout the summer.

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Saturday, May 4, 2024

FAQ

  • For an extra fee, equipment can be delivered to prearranged locations within the MRC Vallee de la Gatineau. Customers can also choose to rent a roof rack when renting a boat to have the availability of transporting rentals themselves.

  • Long term equipment rentals can be reserved for a period of one week.

  • Life jackets are included in the cost of all equipment rental.

  • Canoes, kayaks and SUPs can be reserved without booking a self-guided tour. These rental options can be used on location at Riverbend or elsewhere.

  • Renters must be 18. All paddlers under the age of 18 require consent, signed by guardian and or parent on rental agreements.

  • There are specific self-guided tours that are designed for beginner paddlers. These are the tours that we suggest customers take in the case that they are unfamiliar with the area or have never paddled before. These tours come with detailed maps that are designed to help paddlers navigate their trips.

  • To secure rentals a deposit is mandatory.

LOCATION

Riverbend on the Gatineau River

339 Chemin de Lac-Sainte-Marie
Kazabazua, Quebec
J0X 1ZO

HOURS

May 2023 – October 2023

Monday to Sunday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm

(or upon reservation) 

 

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