Water Sports · Fishing · Quebec
York Expedition
A kayak outfitter on the York River near Gaspé offering guided and self-guided downriver trips of about 6 or 12 km, with bald eagles, gentle rapids and snorkelling with salmon.
What visitors say
York Expedition runs kayak trips down the York River near Gaspé. You're dropped off upstream and the current carries you to the pull-out, through a few gentle rapids and past spots to stop, swim and eat. Trips run about four hours, and routes of roughly 6 and 12 km are mentioned. Reviewers say even the longer one isn't too demanding.
Wildlife is the big draw. Paddlers regularly report many bald eagles, some of them close, and birders have explored the river mouth and delta. Snorkelling to look for Atlantic salmon is part of some trips. Guides are praised for sharing a lot about the trees, birds and fish, and dry bags, waterproof phone cases and water shoes are provided at no extra cost.
Trips can be solo or guided, and you may share the river with other groups. Prices are called good, and staff are accommodating: one guide returned a forgotten phone to a guest's home.
Nearly every review is five stars. The river can be shallow, with rock shelves to wiggle off. One paddler suggests going on a sunny day after rain, when the water is higher, and the short carry down to the water takes a little effort.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 109 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with York Expedition directly.