Unique in the world, ice canoeing is practiced only in Quebec and is part of the intangible heritage of La Belle Province. It is the most original and safe way to play on the St. Lawrence River in winter.
Formerly an essential means of transportation in winter, ice canoeing is now both a leisure activity and a colorful competition event, approaching extreme sport. Just think of the famous ice canoe races during the Quebec Winter Carnival!
This original activity is practiced in small groups of five canoeists who move on the water with the help of large oars and on the ice with crampons.
The Tourisme Saguenay?Lac-St-Jean visitor region is a must for outdoor activities. Known for its legendary Saguenay River and Lac Saint-Jean ? as immense as an inland sea ? as well as its majestic fjord that is deep enough for whales and other unique marine animals, the Tourisme Saguenay?Lac-St-Jean visitor region is renowned for its attractions and stunning scenery, but also for its blueberries and tourtière. Winter or summer, loads of fun outdoor activities are yours to discover in Tadoussac, l’Anse-St-Jean, Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay, Chicoutimi, St-Félicien or in Petit Saguenay: Camping, boat cruises, whale-watching and marine bird observation, kayaking, rafting, hiking, cycling, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, quadding, dog-sledding, ice fishing, cross-country skiing ? to name but a few!
