Water Sports · Camping & Hiking · Quebec
Parks Canada canoe and kayak rentals on Lac Wapizagonke in La Mauricie National Park, handy for day paddles to Waber Falls and quiet beaches. The boats and gear are older and heavy.
This rental counter sits on Lac Wapizagonke in La Mauricie National Park, near Shawinigan. Visitors describe a beautiful lake that rarely feels crowded, with small beaches to stop at along the shore. Most renters are heading for the popular paddle to Waber Falls, which has no portages.
The equipment is the main talking point. Canoes are heavy older models, and one critic found the paddles and life jackets dated too. Others say the boats are fine for a day on the lake and did the job with no problems. Kevlar canoes may be available for overnight canoe-camping trips, and one visitor thought the canoe-camping sites looked great. Several call the rentals pricey.
It suits day-trippers exploring the lake, families and anyone visiting the falls. One reviewer noted the beach here isn't as nice as nearby Lac Édouard, but the paddling makes up for it.
Two practical tips come from recent reviews. Parts of the route to the falls get shallow enough that you may need to drag the boat, and one family came back with leeches after wading, so wear water shoes and stay in the boat where you can. If you're planning a trip with portages, bring or rent a lighter canoe elsewhere.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 104 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Wapizagonke kayak, canoe rental directly.
