Born from a passion for
water and mountains.
After several years working as a guide at Le Massif de Charlevoix and watching the river through the seasons, the desire to offer an experience that lets people enjoy it differently came naturally.
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Paddleboarding quickly became the perfect choice :
an accessible, recreational activity open to everyone, offering a unique way to discover the St. Lawrence River in harmony with the environment.
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Led by a certified guide with more than ten years of outdoor experience, Aquaventure Charlevoix offers safe, progressive experiences designed both for discovery and for improving paddleboarding skills.
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Beyond the sport itself, Aquaventure Charlevoix aims to create moments of connection, encourage a respectful approach to the natural environment, and offer both residents and visitors a place to gather on the water.
Our Story
Assignment
To offer safe, accessible, and memorable paddleboarding experiences.
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To introduce an activity that can be both dynamic for adventure seekers and calming for those who want to enjoy the river at a slower pace.
Your guide
Founded by Pierre Cros, lead guide, Aquaventure Charlevoix builds on several years of experience in outdoor activity supervision, technical instruction, and safety management with a wide range of participants.
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Having taught outdoor sports in both Europe and Canada, Pierre has developed an approach that prioritizes both the quality of the experience and the safety and adaptation to each participant.
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Paddleboarding naturally became part of this journey as a unique way to discover the St. Lawrence River in an exceptional setting where mountains meet the water, in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François.
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Expertise & Qualifications
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• Certified Instructor — Advanced Paddleboarding in Flatwater, Paddle Canada
• Certified First Responder — Wilderness First Aid, Canadian Red Cross
• Certified Ski Instructor — École Nationale de Ski et d’Alpinisme (ENSA), Chamonix
• Certified Ski Instructor — Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance (CSIA)
• Trainer — Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance
• Level 3 Mountain Bike Guide — Global Syndicate of Mountain Bike Coaches (GSMBC)
• 5 years of professional group-guiding experience at Le Massif de Charlevoix
