White Water Rafting · Saguenay-Lac Saint-Jean

White Water Rafting · Saguenay-Lac Saint-Jean

3 offers 50.94$ CAD – 183.66$ CAD 5.0 (7 reviews) Verified March 2026
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Three rafting options on Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean's rivers, priced from 50.94 $ CAD to 183.66 $ CAD. The entry point is H2O rafting canyoning's Metabetchouan River run at 50.94 $ CAD: 5 hours, "Occasionally sporty" level, solid initiation. Step up to the Mistassibi River with the same operator at 65.19 $ CAD for a "Very sporty" rating, same duration but noticeably more intense hydraulics. At 183.66 $ CAD, Institut de Kayak Ho'omau offers a full-day packrafting discovery on the Mistassibi, a different format entirely: individual inflatable crafts instead of a group raft, guided in English, French and Spanish. Choose the Metabetchouan for first contact, the Mistassibi raft trip for raw intensity, or the packrafting day if you want to paddle your own line.

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Best value Rafting on the Metabetchouan River in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

Rafting on the Metabetchouan River in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

5.0 (7) 50.94$ CAD See offer
Rafting on the Mistassibi River in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

Rafting on the Mistassibi River in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

65.19$ CAD See offer
Discovery of Packrafting on the Mistassibi River, near Saguenay

Discovery of Packrafting on the Mistassibi River, near Saguenay

183.66$ CAD See offer

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Best first rush

Rafting on the Metabetchouan River in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

5 hours on the Metabetchouan River at 50.94 $ CAD with an "Occasionally sporty" physical level makes it the lowest-barrier entry into whitewater in the region.

50.94 $ CADSee offer

Highest intensity

Rafting on the Mistassibi River in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

The Mistassibi River run is the only "Very sporty" option in the lineup, at 65.19 $ CAD for 5 hours of harder rapids.

65.19 $ CADSee offer

Frequently asked questions

Which river delivers the most intense rapids?
The Mistassibi River is rated "Very sporty" by the operator, making it the most demanding of the three options. The Metabetchouan and the packrafting tour on the same river are both rated "Occasionally sporty".
What is packrafting and how is it different from standard rafting?
Packrafting uses a small personal inflatable kayak instead of a shared group raft. You read and navigate the river independently, which puts you closer to the water and directly in the current. The Institut de Kayak Ho'omau full-day format is the only packrafting option here.
When is the best time to raft in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean?
The season runs from May through September. Spring runoff in May and June typically means higher water levels and stronger currents. July and August offer warmer air temperatures, which matters when you're wet for 5 hours.
Do I need prior rafting experience?
No prior experience is required for the Metabetchouan River or the packrafting discovery tour, both rated "Occasionally sporty". The Mistassibi raft trip is rated "Very sporty", so basic fitness and comfort in moving water are recommended.
Are tours available in English?
Yes, all three tours are available in both English and French. The packrafting day with Institut de Kayak Ho'omau also adds Spanish as a third spoken language.

Practical info

Season

May – September

Equipment

Bring a swimsuit and secure water shoes, both operators provide wetsuits and helmets. Given the 5-hour duration and "Very sporty" level on the Mistassibi, pack a dry bag with a change of clothes and a high-energy snack.

Getting there

The Metabetchouan River tour meets at H2O Expédition, 125 Rue du Quai, Desbiens, QC, while both Mistassibi tours depart from Saint-Stanislas on route 155, roughly 90 km north of Québec City via Highway 40.

See also

White Water Rafting elsewhere

Lake Serre PonçonBovecVerdon GorgeOmišLa Plagne, ParadiskiSamoëns, Le Grand MassifAroucaJasper

Other activities in Saguenay-Lac Saint-Jean

Via FerrataCanyoningQuad BikingCaving

Updated on 3 March 2026