There are more and more paddleboards on our many regional lakes and rivers. The activity, which is also called SUP or stand-up paddle, requires a modest degree of balance and allows the practitioner to experience an exciting interaction with nature. The most experienced can use the board for practising yoga or even to undertake some brilliant photo shoots (see our cover page). Novices, on the other hand, can move at their own speed or serenely paddle down a quiet river. So…where in the region can you rent a board, take a course or try stand-up yoga?

Lac Tremblant

You can launch yourself into SUP on majestic Lac Tremblant through the rental service at the Centre Nautique Pierre Plouffe. A conscientious team will provide some basic advice and several formulas are available.

Lac Mercier

Newly established on the shores of Lac Mercier (the Old Village), Écho Aloha SUP offers numerous services including introductory courses and weekly SUP yoga courses as well as daytime outings, sunset paddles and even outings at night. The business also offers delivery service to your home. echoaloha.com

The rivière Rouge

With its beautiful sandy beaches, the Riviere Rouge provides breathtaking views. Three top businesses in the area offer rentals of canoes, kayaks and paddleboards as well as transportation services so that users can take full advantage of the superb river.

Kayak & Cabana

Formerly known as Kayak Café, Kayak & Cabana offers excursions for the whole family by canoe, kayak and paddleboard over distances of eight, 12 and 23 kilometres. Located on a beautiful piece of land on the banks of the Rouge River in Labelle, Kayak & Cabana also offers a ready-to camp accommodation formula that provides an immersion experience into the wonders of nature.

Pause plein air, an outdoor break

Located in La Conception, Pause plein air invites its customers to glide across the Rouge River in canoes, kayaks or paddleboards over distances of six, 12 or 24 kilometres. The portion of the river used is good for beginners who want get a gentle start into paddle sports.

Mont Tremblant Activity Centre

In addition to a slew of other activities, the Mont Tremblant Activity Centre offers the rental of paddleboards on the Rouge River and on two sectors of the Diable River.

La rivière du Diable

Right on the banks of the Diable River, in Saint-Jovite sector, a company called À l’Abordage provides the opportunity to explore the Diable River by canoe or kayak over distances of 11, 12 or 23 km. No paddleboards, but this superb river, which provides access to many sandy beaches, is well worth a visit.