Family Rafting from Tremblant: Rouge River with kids

Raft class 1 and 2 rapids, then jump and swim between the stops

Family rafting on the Rouge River near Tremblant for children 6 and up, with professional guide, all equipment, lunch and round-trip transport from the resort. The day runs 7 hours total: about 4 hours on the water with stops for swimming, body surfing and a riverside picnic lunch, plus travel time to and from the river.

Step-by-step itinerary

Family rafting adventure on Rouge River

• Pickup at Tremblant resort base
• Bus ride to Rouge River
• Safety briefing with professional guide
• Raft down Rouge River rapids
• Stop for swimming and body surfing
• Kids jump from raft into water
• Float to beach for lunch
• Enjoy riverside lunch with sandwiches
• Continue rafting descent
• Bus ride back to Tremblant

The experience

The Rouge River trip starts with pickup at the Tremblant resort base at 8:30 a.m., then a one-hour bus ride to the river where you meet your professional guide. After a safety briefing and instructions, you push off down the water. The rapids run class 1 to 3, with stops built in for swimming and body surfing. Kids jump from the raft into the water and float downstream to a sandy beach. About halfway through the 4-hour descent, the group pulls ashore for a riverside lunch of sandwiches and chips, with a vegetarian option available if you request it in advance.

All equipment is provided, including wetsuits tops, so you don't need to bring your own gear. The bus picks you up at the end of the run and brings you back to Tremblant, arriving around 6 p.m. The actual time on the water can shift depending on the river's current speed, which changes with rainfall, so the day's rhythm is not fixed to the minute.

What’s included

• Professional guide and all rafting equipment including wetsuits top.
• 10 km (4 hours) of family rafting on the Rouge River with class 1 to 3 rapids.
• round-trip transport by bus from Tremblant Resort.
• riverside picnic lunch with vegetarian option available by advance request.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 14 Jun 2027

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AgesAdult (17 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 16 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by The Tremblant Activity Centre

Is this one for you?Book this if your family includes at least one child 12 or under and you want a guided day on the water with built-in swimming and lunch stops. The shared group format and fixed schedule keep the cost down and the pace manageable for mixed ages.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 16 years); Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

Can my six-year-old handle the rapids on the Rouge River?

The minimum age is 6 years old and the rapids run class 1 to 3, which are manageable for kids with adult supervision. All participants must know how to swim, and youths must be accompanied by an adult throughout the day.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

The package covers the guide, all rafting equipment including wetsuits tops, transport by bus from Tremblant, and a riverside lunch with a vegetarian option. Bring a change of clothes and a towel. Public transportation is available nearby if you need it.

How long does the actual rafting take, and how much time is spent traveling?

You spend about 4 hours on the water with stops for swimming and lunch included. The full day is 7 hours: pickup at 8:30 a.m. from Tremblant, a one-hour drive to the river, the rafting descent, and return to the resort by 6 p.m.

What happens if it rains before the trip?

The time spent on the water changes depending on the river's current speed, which varies with rainfall. The guide will brief you on conditions when you arrive at the base camp, which sits between Ottawa and Montreal near the Ontario border.