August 18 – 23, 6 days,

Ages: For families with children of all ages

Activity Level: Beginner

Ashuapmushuan is a pristine Northern River that drains the vast area of the Canadian Shield south to the mighty Lake St. Jean and from there to the Gulf of St Lawrence via the famous Saguenay Fjord. On this trip, we will explore the upper reaches of the river, characterized by beautiful lakes connected by stretches of moving water and class I – II rapids. You will experience the Northern wilderness, largely unchanged by humans. We will pick berries and mushrooms, fish for Northern Pike and Walleye, and fall asleep to the howl of a wolf. We will follow an ancient migration water route that connected Hudson Bay and St. Lawrence, dating back thousands of years. This trip is an accessible introduction to traditional canoe camping and will touch the soul of both the beginner and the experienced adventurer.

*Ashuapmushuan loosely translates from Innu as “A place where I lay, waiting for Moose”