26-Day Voyageurs Ultimate

Participants in our Voyageurs Ultimate program will have the opportunity to plan and lead with their peers on a 18- to 22-day white water canoe trip. They will leave with transferrable leadership and technical skills that can be brought into all aspects of their lives and will gain the confidence in their survival and canoe-trip skills.

Participants can enjoy all aspects of trip planning and preparation, and experience co-leading during 2 days of the trip to practise the hard and soft skills they are developing throughout. They will get to plan their own menu, route and learn about hydrology, campsite management and survival and interpretation skills.
Campers can only register in one session: Voyageurs Ultimate (sessions 3 and 4)

All our canoe trips are centred on teamwork and community living while helping participants develop their leadership and outdoor survival skills.

This is a typical day on a canoe-tripping expedition: 

7 a.m.: wake-up 
7:30 a.m.: participation in tasks that will also need to be done on the trip, such as gathering firewood and making breakfast 
9 a.m.: take down tents and camp site and help pack canoes 
10:30 a.m.: paddle 
11:30 a.m.: canoe games and rest 
12:30 p.m.: lunch on the beach 
2 p.m.: paddle to camp site 
3 p.m.: put up tents and swimming by camp site 
4 p.m.: survival program activity
5:30 p.m.: dinner preparation and participation in trip tasks 
7:30 p.m.: stories around the campfire 
9 p.m.: teeth brushing and sweet dreams

Please note that this is a generic schedule that will be adapted to each program by our trip guides according to the group's itinerary.

Nestled in the heart of the Laurentians, just 45 minutes from Montréal, Camp YMCA Kanawana offers a gorgeous natural setting and a wide range of facilities for a memorable stay in the great outdoors. 

All young people should have the opportunity to experience the magic of camp, regardless of their financial situation. That is why our financial assistance program can cover part of the cost if you are unable to pay the full amount. 

Some fees are eligible for tax credits for child care expense and children’s physical activities. If you would like to receive the tax credit for child care expenses by advance payments, please consult the detailed procedure on the Revenu Québec website before contacting us. Certain conditions apply.

Consult our terms and conditions to learn about our refund policies, Camp YMCA Kanawana registration modifications, as well as the general terms and conditions you agree to when you register your child for camp.