A l'Abordage
A l'Abordage
4.5
Bike Tours • Equipment Hire • Kayaking & Canoeing
Read more
Full view
About
A l'abordage offers a 7km boat trip on the North River by canoe or kayak. A quiet stretch of whitewater, safe for beginners, nature lovers and for the whole family. Return along the P'tit Train du Nord bike path (flat and easily accessible). One of the most beautiful outdoor activities in laurentians. New excursions on the Diable River, Mont Tremblant!
Similar Experiences
Travellers talk about
(7 reviews)
(4 reviews)
Contribute
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
4.5
33 reviews
Excellent
22
Very good
8
Average
1
Poor
0
Terrible
2
brobit
Malartic, Canada43 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Family
Looking for a double activity. Look no more. 7 km of calm water kayaking, canoeing or paddleboarding down the Rivière du Nord and 4 km cycling back up to your starting point.
Written August 6, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
P. Aud
New York City, NY523 contributions
Sep. 2022 • Family
Nice and easy canoe trip on the river du Nord followed by a nice and easy bike ride! Pleasant and peaceful! The rides takes about 3 hours door to door. Everyone enjoyed it!
Written September 3, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
B.Gendron
3 contributions
Jul. 2020
Had such a great time yesterday at l’Abordage. The kayaking experience was heavenly - so relaxing and we paddled through such a gorgeous piece of nature. Twice we passed deer in our kayaks eating leaves at the river’s edge. The mild rapids added a bit of excitement, but were very easy to manage even for inexperienced kayakers. The kayaking took us about 2 hours, as we were paddling at a very leisurely pace. The return by biking return took us about twenty minutes. At both ends, the staff were very courteous, helpful and bilingual. Highly recommend this adventure, and look forward to doing it again soon!
Written July 4, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Pia N
Pointe Claire, Canada57 contributions
Aug. 2019 • Friends
We had such a fun time doing the kayaking and then the return by bike. As another reviewer said, you really should do this. The water is very shallow so it’s very safe if you want to take young children. It’s a peaceful lazy river. It takes 2 hours if you really take your time. You can pack a lunch and have it at the beach at the end of the kayak trip and then take the bike back to the base. There’s enough room in the kayak to carry a small lunch cooler. The bike ride back on the Petit Train Du Nord bike trail was short and sweet.
Written August 22, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
jhjdh
Canada153 contributions
Jul. 2019 • Friends
My friend and I had a morning to have fun and we are glad we chose this attraction. The paddle down the river is fun and full of wildlife. You could walk most of the way as the river is quite low, buy kayaking it was better. We had a torrential rain storm, but it was warm, so that didn't matter much. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They met us at the end of the paddle with our back to town bikes. The bike path is very easy to ride on and anyone with a modicum of fitness could do it.
Please note that it really does take two hours to do the paddle. Even if you paddle all the time, there is so much to see that you can't do it in less. There are places to pull out and have a swim or a bite to eat if you want.The bike ride back took about 20 minutes. When we got back to the beginning we were ready to do it again!
Please note that it really does take two hours to do the paddle. Even if you paddle all the time, there is so much to see that you can't do it in less. There are places to pull out and have a swim or a bite to eat if you want.The bike ride back took about 20 minutes. When we got back to the beginning we were ready to do it again!
Written July 6, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Joseph AG
Montreal, Canada565 contributions
Aug. 2018 • Family
We loved the experience, it a lovely trip in the river the way back was fantastic on bike, very well organized, friendly people, not dangerous at all a great activity for all ages, recommended
Written August 13, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Brigitte E
15 contributions
Aug. 2018 • Solo
Safe enough to go alone🌸🌸
People are nice,friendly , the area is clean and bikes are updated!! The only downfall is there is one toilet for everyone.......
People are nice,friendly , the area is clean and bikes are updated!! The only downfall is there is one toilet for everyone.......
Written August 13, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Karine G
Montreal, Canada7 contributions
Aug. 2018 • Solo
I loved the combo kayak / bicycle. Very well organized. For 40$ taxe included you spend a great half day.
Written August 6, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Guillaumeleconqueran
Montreal, Canada697 contributions
Aug. 2017 • Family
This is not to be missed. Not a cheap experience for a family of eight but well worth it.
You will go through amazing landscapes and see very secluded and expensive cottages.
Some of us rode back on a bicycle while young ones used the shuttle to go back to the Val David base.
You will go through amazing landscapes and see very secluded and expensive cottages.
Some of us rode back on a bicycle while young ones used the shuttle to go back to the Val David base.
Written June 28, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Darlene M
Rosemere, Canada107 contributions
Aug. 2017 • Friends
Rent a kayak, paddle easily down river for around 2 hours, drop the kayak, pick up a bicycle and head back via a woodland trail. All included, 3 hours, for under $40!
The river section was very easy to paddle as you are floating with the current. The views are beautiful. There are houses along the river for some parts so it is not like a wilderness retreat. Also on the bike ride back, there was quite a bit of " bike traffic". The rental includes ocean or covered kayaks, single or double. The bicycles are standard and comfortable. If you have kids you can rent the adaptor thing to have the child on the back.
The kayak portion finishes on a little beach where you can take a break and enjoy a swim or lunch at a picnic table. It was a very relaxing 3 hours.
The river section was very easy to paddle as you are floating with the current. The views are beautiful. There are houses along the river for some parts so it is not like a wilderness retreat. Also on the bike ride back, there was quite a bit of " bike traffic". The rental includes ocean or covered kayaks, single or double. The bicycles are standard and comfortable. If you have kids you can rent the adaptor thing to have the child on the back.
The kayak portion finishes on a little beach where you can take a break and enjoy a swim or lunch at a picnic table. It was a very relaxing 3 hours.
Written August 8, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
