Rafting The Lachine Rapids
Montreal Rafting - Unique experience on the Lachine Rapids!
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- Duration
- 3 hours
- Meeting point
- 8912 Boul. LaSalle
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Run by
- Rafting Montreal
Overview
The Lachine Rapids sit in the St. Lawrence River, minutes from downtown Montreal, and this trip puts a raft right into them. The whole experience lasts about 3 hours, with a professional guide in each boat. One reviewer said the rapids were more intense than expected, so go in ready for real waves.
The trip starts at the base at 8912 Boul. LaSalle, roughly 25 minutes from downtown, where parking is free and the Angrignon metro station plus the 110 bus gets you there on public transport. Life vest, helmet and paddle are all provided and included in the price, along with taxes and service fees. Storage for personal belongings is available on site. Wetsuits and sandals can be rented there if you did not bring your own.
Then it is out onto the water. Groups are capped at 40 travellers, the minimum age is 6, and children must be with an adult. One reviewer who rafted with children aged 10 to 14 said the whole family loved it, and the trip ends back at the same meeting point.
| Guide | Included |
|---|---|
| Group size | Up to 40 travellers |
| Minimum age | 6 years |
What's Included
Included
- Professional guide
- All necessary equipment (life vest, helmet, paddles)
- Taxes, service fees and fuel surcharges included
- Storage for personal belongings
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Snacks
- Sport clothes and shoes
- Pictures (CA$10 per person)
- Crocs rental (CA$5 per person)
Itinerary
- Gear up on shoreLife vest, helmet and paddles are provided and included. Wetsuits and sandals are available as rentals on site, and there is storage for personal belongings.
- Raft the St. Lawrence RiverThe whole experience lasts about 3 hours, with a professional guide in the boat. The activity runs rain or shine.
- Return to the baseThe trip ends back at the meeting point on boulevard LaSalle.
What To Expect From The Tour
This is a participatory trip: you paddle, you get wet, and the guides handle the line through the waves.
| Rating | 4.9 from 264 reviews |
|---|---|
| Weather | Operates rain or shine. |
- You will paddle. One reviewer warned to be prepared to work a bit in paddling, so expect to contribute on the water. A moderate level of physical fitness is required.
- Plan to get soaked. One reviewer said to plan on getting wet. Wear sport clothes and shoes that can handle it. Flip flops are a bad idea; water shoes or crocs are better, and crocs can be rented on site.
- Bring your own gear. Sport clothes and shoes are not included, nor are snacks. Wetsuits and sandals can be rented at the base.
- Photos cost extra. Pictures are not included and are offered at an extra per person charge. Gratuities are also not included.
- Family friendly pace. The minimum age is 6 and children must be accompanied by an adult. Reviewers with children aged 10 to 14 reported the whole family loved it, and several called the guides careful and safety focused.
- Getting there. The base is about 25 minutes from downtown. Driving, take Highway 20 West, exit 63 for the Mercier Bridge, then exit 2 Clement and follow boulevard LaSalle. Parking is free. By transit, the green line metro to Angrignon then the 110 bus.
| Entry fees | Photos (CA$10 per person) and Crocs rental (CA$5 per person) are extra. |
|---|---|
| Food and drink | Snacks are not included. |
Common issues. The tour requires a minimum number of travellers and can be cancelled if that minimum is not met, with a different date or a full refund offered. Weather can also cause cancellation, again with a rebooking or refund option. One reviewer found the price a bit steep, and extra costs such as photo packages, crocs rental and gratuities sit on top of the base price. It is not recommended for travellers with back problems or pregnant travellers, and it is not wheelchair accessible.
Common Questions
What Is Included In The Price?
A professional guide, all the necessary rafting equipment (life vest, helmet and paddles), taxes, service fees and fuel surcharges, plus storage for personal belongings. Gratuities, snacks, sport clothes and shoes are not included. Pictures and crocs rental cost extra.
Is There Hotel Pickup?
Pickup is not stated. You meet at 8912 Boul. LaSalle in LaSalle, about 25 minutes from downtown Montreal. Check the booking page for any pickup details before you go.
Is It Suitable For Kids?
Yes, the minimum age is 6 and children must be accompanied by an adult. Several reviewers rafted with children between 10 and 14 and said the whole family enjoyed it. Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level.
What Should I Bring?
Sport clothes and shoes that can get wet, since these are not included and you will get soaked. Water shoes or crocs work better than flip flops. Wetsuits and sandals can be rented on site. Bring a snack if you want one.
What Is The Cancellation Policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window, no refund and no changes are accepted, based on the local time of the experience. If the operator cancels for poor weather or because the minimum traveller count is not met, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
How Long Does It Last And How Big Are The Groups?
The whole experience lasts about 3 hours, starting and ending at the LaSalle base on the St. Lawrence River. Groups are capped at 40 travellers. Confirmation is sent within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.
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