Water Sports · Quebec
Canots Légaré
A canoe, kayak and paddleboard rental base on the calm St. Charles River just outside Québec City, with fair prices, friendly staff and beautiful fall colours.
What visitors say
Canots Légaré rents canoes, kayaks and paddleboards on the Saint-Charles River about 15 minutes from Québec City. The river is calm and reviewers describe kilometres of easy paddling past birds, plants and the occasional turtle. Fall colours make autumn a favourite season.
Visitors call prices fair and staff friendly and clear with instructions. Equipment is in good shape. Summer hours run into the evening, which suits a sunset paddle after work, and one visitor noted boats could be returned after closing. The shop also sells canoes, and staff let one buyer test-fit a big canoe on their roof.
It is a good pick for beginners and nervous paddlers because the water is so calm, and for families. One couple brought their puppy along for a first canoe outing.
The main complaint is crowding from large school groups on some days, which one visitor found loud and careless on the water. Weekday mornings outside school outings may be quieter.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 934 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Canots Légaré directly.