Magpie Cultural Rafting Tour - Black Feather

Magpie River, Quebec (Black Feather)

Magpie River, Quebec (Black Feather)

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Magpie River, Quebec (Black Feather)

Magpie River, Quebec (Black Feather)

The Muteshekau Shipu (Magpie River) in the Côte-Nord region of eastern Quebec is one of National Geographic’s top 10 multi-day rafting rivers. Despite the heavy presence of hydro-electric dams in the region, the Magpie is one of the few mighty rivers to be left virtually untouched. The immediate sense of remoteness and mountainous landscape make for a humbling and spectacular wilderness experience.

This trip is suitable for those who are in good shape and have a sense of adventure. Previous paddling and camping experience are not required, but those with prior experience will be able to challenge themselves using the solo-paddling equipment available – choose between stand up paddling (SUP) boards or “kayarafts”, stable one-person inflatable kayaks.

We are pleased to partner with Boreal River Adventures to offer you the opportunity to experience this wilderness river.

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Click here to access a detailed trip package with an itinerary and a full list of inclusions and exclusions. This trip is available to custom groups of 8 – 11 people.

What's included

Guides

Three river rafting guides
At least one Innu Interpretive Guide

Meals

Trail meals and snacks from Day 2 breakfast to Day 8 lunch
Wine and Quebec Micro-Brew Beer (two drinks/person/day)
Final dinner (Day 8) in Sept-Îles

Accommodation

2 nights at in Sept-Îles (double occupancy)
6 nights tent camping on the Magpie

Rafting & Paddling Equipment

Expedition quality rafts and equipment (paddles, PFD, helmets, rescue equipment)
Stand-Up-Paddle (SUP) boards and inflatable kayaks (kayarafts) to be used upon request on calmer sections of the river; canoes (used briefly on Day 8)
Wetsuit and paddling jacket

Camping Equipment

‘Kitchen’ – tarp, cooking stoves, utensils, dishes, containers for food, etc
Dry bags and containers for your personal equipment (1 large and 1 small drybag/person)
Free-standing expedition style dome tents (1-2 people per tent)
Basic fishing equipment – license to fish (required) can be purchased on Day 1
Sleeping pad and camp pillow with pillow case

Safety Equipment

first aid and repair kits, communications equipment (satellite phone)
rescue gear

Local Transportation

Transportation of guides, group gear etc to and from trip
Road transport from Sept-Îles Airport and back if required (Day 1 & 9)
Van shuttle from Sept-Îles to helicopter pad (Day 2) and from Magpie River take-out to Sept-Îles (Day 8)
Helicopter/Float Plane transport of group to Lake Magpie (Day 1)
Helicopter/Float Plane-assisted portage of rafting gear around Magpie Falls