WELCOME
for an experience more than satisfactory
Dear customers and members of the canoeing community,
It is with sadness that I announce the passing of our friend Michel Pouliot, former owner and founder of the company Expedition Rivière Noire.
Michel was a pioneer in the canoeing community in the Pontiac region. He left his mark in 1978 by initiating his first shuttles and later founding his canoe camping company in 1996. His passion for adventure and dedication to nature forged strong bonds within the community.
Michel was a man with great listening skills, a wealth of life experience, and wisdom that resonated through his advice. His knowledge of forest paths and rivers, known like the back of his hand, reflected his love for the Pontiac region and his commitment to his clients. His kindness, generosity, and benevolence were contagious, and Michel was appreciated by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Michel, you will be missed. We will keep the flame of your memories and teachings alive. Bon voyage, dear friend, may your journey to the beyond be as serene as the rivers you loved to traverse.
With all our affection, The Aventure Rivière Sauvage Team
Are you looking for experienced professionals possessing the necessary knowledge to help you make your river run a success?
Are you planning a stay in the Pontiac and seeking for a rustic pied-à-terre on the Noire River for your canoe expeditions, your holidays, your snowmobile and all terrain vehicule trips, your hunting and fishing excursions, or your mountain bike rides?
Whatever your leisure projects are, Aventure Rivière Sauvage’s team is there to help you realize them. It will be our pleasure to assist you in the planning of you stay on one of the three renowned rivers of the Pontiac
Who are we
Aventure Rivière Sauvage is an outdoor outfitter operating in the Pontiac-MRC (Waltham and Fort-Coulonge municipalities). Established on the shore of the Noire river, ARS specializes in shuttle and canoe rental services on the Noire and Coulonge. It also offers different expedition possibilities aligned with your needs of adventure.
Where to find us
Located directly on the shores of the Noire River, the base camp of Aventure Rivière Sauvage is 2 hours from Gatineau (Quebec)/Ottawa (Ontario), 30 minutes from Fort-Coulonge (Quebec), and 50 minutes from Pembroke (Ontario). More precisely, it is at the kilometer 25.5 on the Noire River (by waterway), and at the kilometer 19.5 on the Chemin de la Rivière Noire (by road)
Three sister-rivers of the Pontiac
This summer, Aventure Rivière Sauvage and its dynamic team invite you to paddle the pristine waters of the three sister-rivers of the Pontiac, for an unforgettable experience during which you will enjoy the intense pleasures of canoe-camping.
The Noire, Coulonge and Dumoine rivers are offering canoeists hundreds of paddling waterways, allowing the discovery of magnificent wild sceneries that are breath-taking. During your river run on these waters rich in history and splendors, you will benefit from what mother nature has best to offer: sandy beaches, numerous campsites, limpid waters, enchanting landscapes, the opportunity to observe the flora and the animal wildlife… a perfect setting for a privileged moment of relaxation!
ARS invites you to discover these three magnificent rivers which still remain to this day hidden secrets in the heart of the Pontiac.
To obtain the full topography of the river, go check on: http://cartespleinair.org/
The Noire River
The Noire River takes its source at Lac St-Pierre (in La Vérendrye Wildlife Reserve), and unfolds its meanders while flowing through a wild forest region on a distance of 238 kilometers, to discharge in the Outaouais River, upstream from the small village of Waltham.
The Coulonge River
The Coulonge River takes its source at Lac du Barrage (in La Vérendrye Wildlife reserve), and flows through a totally uninhabited region on an approximate distance of 250 kilometers. Its journey ends in the Outaouais River, in the village of Fort-Coulonge.
The Dumoine River
The Dumoine River takes its source at Lac Machin, south of Val d’Or (in La Vérendrye Wildlife Reserve). It flows on a distance of 244 kilometers up to Lac Holden on the Outaouais River, close to the small municipality of Rapides-des-Joachims.
Shuttle and Rental Services
Aventure Rivière Sauvage specializes in shuttle and canoe rental services on the Noire and Coulonge. Please don’t hesitate to call or e-mail us for a quote, or to obtain further informations.
