Riverboarding with Esprit!
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Keep the memories of your day whitewater rafting with Esprit alive! Take home a copy of the trip video and photos by ordering a memories package today.

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Keep the memories of your day whitewater rafting with Esprit alive! Take home a copy of the trip video and photos by ordering a memories package today.
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Riverboarding is an exciting new adventure for serious whitewater enthusiasts! Harness the energy and power of the Ottawa River. Armed with your riverboard, flippers, helmet and lifejacket you will follow your guide into the heart of the rapids. Pioneered in New Zealand and on the Zambezi River, Africa. Riverboarding is the newest, most "in your face" way to experience whitewater. The trip will challenge, depending on water levels, either the Rocher Fendu Channel, the Calumet Channel or both! In spring flood, the Calumet Channel serves up delicious surfing holes and fantastic play spots which will help fine tune your maneuvering skills. In summer water levels, the Rocher Fendu channel provides thrilling big volume riverboarding with towering waves and exciting rollercoaster style rapids. After the trip, celebrate the day with an ice cold beer, juice or soft drink... The first round is on us!
| 8:30 am | Meet your guides and fellow adventurers at "Chez Kim". |
| Note: If you are staying at Esprit’s basecamp the night before, you will meet at 7:45am in the dining hall. | |
| 9:00 am | Safety briefing and instruction given enroute to put-in |
| 9:30 am | Begin riverboarding on the Middle Channel of the Ottawa River |
| 12:15 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 pm | Transport back to put-in |
| 1:30 pm | Begin riverboarding of the Main Channel of the Ottawa River |
| 4:30 pm | Take out and return for photo and video presentation of your day |
| Note: Trip timing may vary depending on water levels. | |
The Ottawa River riverboarding day trip includes 1 full day of riverboarding on both channels of the river, 1 riverside lunch, all safety equipment, internationally certified guides, complimentary après riverboarding beer, juice or soft drink. * Wetsuits included prior to June 15. *
| Shuttle: | |
| Ottawa/Gatineau same day return shuttle | $25.00 |
| Accommodation: | |
| Camping Hostel |
$10.00/night $25.00/night |
| Meals: | |
| Breakfast Ultimate BBQ |
$8.00 $25.00 |
| Wetsuits: | |
| Half Wetsuit (top or bottom) Full Wetsuit |
$10.00 $15.00 |
| Photos & Videos: | |
| Photo CD DVD Video Photo/DVD Combo |
$55.00 $55.00 $85.00 |
Hear what others who have experienced the riverboarding day trip have to say:
"It was so much fun!"
Mathilde, Denmark
"Awesome job! Tons of fun, all the guides were great and vibrant people. Love the ecological focus of your camp. You guys rule!"
Matt, Toronto
"Wicked fun! I had an amazing time."
Paula, International Traveler