This unique expedition offers a perfect balance between spectacular hikes and exhilirating river descent through the Torgnat Mountains and the Koroc River Valley. Personalize your river descent and choose the boat for you: a qayak (kayak), an inflatable canoe (traveller) or one of our rafts.
The Koroc River takes its source in the heights of the Torngat Mountains and crosses a large valley shaped by the glacier’s passage. The Koroc River’s turquoise waters are a must-see for rowers. This expedition is a pilgrimage for those who love this adventurous sport, and yet it is accessible for beginners – provided you’re not scared of water or faint-hearted. This expedition allows you to experience the best of the Parc national Kuururjuaq in all its splendor!
We take care of everything: your flights from Montreal, meals, activities, camping and river gear (tents, mats, sleeping bags. drysuits, paddles...), and more!
What you need to know ?
Meals are provided locally, based on traditional
cuisine as much as possible, therefore depending on seasonal catches and
other available provisions. The meals listed in the itinerary are those
normally provided during this expedition. In accordance with northern
realities, meals may be adjusted depending on availabilities.
Weather in Nunavik is changing constantly. Expeditions may be adjusted to take into account current conditions. Openness to new situations (such as plane delays or cancelations, changes in the itinerary), flexibility and the ability to adapt to modified activities and agenda are important prerequisites for travelers in Nunavik Parks and an authentic part of your northern experience.
ITINERARY
Day 1 | Discovering Kangiqsualujjuaq community
Departure from Montreal to Kuujjuaq (2h20) where Nunavik Parks staff will help you connect to your flight to Kangiqsualujjuaq (45–50 minutes flight via a Twin Otter-type small aircraft). Kuururjuaq staff will be waiting for you on your arrival at Kangiqsualujjuaq and will take you for a visit the grocery store and to shop with us for the next days. Then, forms and equipment will be checked. Next, you will be going for checkin to your hotel and have some free time in the village. A supper will be organized with community residents.
• Meal: Lunch prepared by
the Kuujjuaq Inn (cheese, crackers, wraps, salads, fruit/dessert) /
Traditional supper with community residents.
• Accommodations: Kangiqsualujjuaq Coop Hotel.
Day 2 | Community life and the surrounding areas
You
will have the opportunity to discover Kangiqsualujjuaq, one of the most
beautiful villages in Nunavik, nestled on the George River Bay, within
15 km of Ungava Bay. During the day, you may go for a hike to the
expansive Ungava Bay, go boating to visit a local cabin, checking some
nets or even seal hunting. The sceneray is unique and will leave you
with an extraordinary sense of freedom. In the evening, an information
session will be organized with your guide team and to review expedition
details. Supper will be served at the cooperative hotel.
• Meals: Continental-type breakfast at the cooperative hotel (coffee,
tea, croissants, cereal, toast, granola, fruit) / lunch on site (soup,
crackers, wraps or sandwiches, bannock) / supper at the camp (sausages,
cheese, casserole, prepared fish or meat, meat pies, pasta).
• Accommodations: traditional Camping in Kauviik Valley.
Day 3 | Trekking in Kauviik Valley
Kauvvik
Valley is a dream setting for all trekkers. Trekking in the Kauvvik
area (14 km) will open you to magnificent mountains on both sides of the
river are the best feature of this section. For the first 35 km,
summits reach 4500 feet and more, with 3000 feet walls, and a total drop
of 4000 feet to the valley floor. This area offers incredible hiking
opportunities.
• Meals: Continental-type
breakfast (coffee, tea, croissants, cereal, toast, granola, fruit) /
lunch on site (soup, crackers, wraps or sandwiches, bannock) / supper at
the camp (sausages, cheese, casserole, prepared fish or meat, meat
pies, pasta).
• Accommodations: traditional Camping in Kauvvik Valley.
Days 4-5-6 | Koroc River Descent
Beginning of the Koroc River descent. The Koroc River is open to in-termediate paddlers (RIII) or novice paddlers (RII). Even though the Koroc River may seems easy at first, remem-ber that you will be travelling in various river settings, at various water levels, which requires a variety of skills and experience. Paddlers must be confident running Class 3 rapids (RIII) and have lot’s of canoe tripping experience.
• Meals: Continental-type breakfast at the camp (coffee, tea, cheese,
cereal, toast, granola, fruit) / lunch on site (soup, crackers, wraps
or sandwiches, bannock) (expedition foodstuffs carried in your
backpacks) / supper at the camp (sausages, cheese, chicken, steak, fish,
rice and vegetables).
• Accommodations: Camping on the river bank.
Day 7 | Trekking in Palmer Valley
Trekking in the Palmer Valley (10 to 15 km).
• Meals: Continental-type breakfast at the camp (coffee, tea, cheese, cereal, toast, granola, fruit) / lunch on site (soup, crackers, wraps or sandwiches, bannock) / supper at the camp (sausages, cheese, chicken, steak, fish, rice and vegetables).
• Accommodations: Camping on the Palmer river Valley.
Day 8 | Koroc River Descent
Koroc River descent.
• Meals: Continental-type
breakfast at the camp (coffee, tea, cheese, cereal, toast, granola,
fruit) / lunch on site (soup, crackers, wraps or sandwiches, bannock) /
supper at the camp (sausages, cheese, chicken, steak, fish, rice and
vegetables).
• Accommodations: Camping on the river bank.
Day 9 | Trekking in Mount Haywood area
Trekking to the Mount Haywood area (10 to 15 km).
• Meals: Continental-type breakfast at the camp (coffee, tea, cheese,
cereal, toast, granola, fruit) / lunch on site (soup, crackers, wraps or
sandwiches, bannock) / supper at the camp (sausages, cheese, chicken,
steak, fish, rice and vegetables).
• Accommodations: Camping in the Mount Haywood sector.
Day 10 | Koroc River Descent
This section is the most interesting for white water, as it offers 12 RII/III, RIII and 4 bigger sets of rapids. Flowing down this magnificent valley with 1500-2000 feet walls on each side, you will also have a chance to see the beautiful Qulurtuarjuq falls.
• Meals: Continental-type
breakfast (coffee, tea, cheese, cereal, toast, granola, fruit) / lunch
on site (soup, crackers, wraps or sandwiches, bannock) / supper at the
camp (sausages, cheese, chicken, steak, fish, rice and vegetables).
• Accommodations: Camping on the river bank.
Day 11 | Koroc River Descent and Qurlutuarjuq
Koroc River descent and arrival at Qurlutuarjuq camp.
• Meals: Continental-type
breakfast (coffee, tea, cheese, cereal, toast, granola, fruit) / lunch
on site (soup, crackers, wraps or sandwiches, bannock) / supper at the
camp (sausages, cheese, chicken, steak, fish, rice and vegetables).
• Accommodations: Qurlutuarjuq Full-service camp
Day 12 | Qurlutuarjuq and fly back to Kuujjuaq
Exploration of Qurlutuarjuq and panoramic flight back to Kuujjuaq.
Day 13 | Kuujjuaq and departure for Montreal
After breakfast, Nunavik Parks staff will pick you up for some activities in Kuujjuaq: a quick town tour, a tour following the Koksoak River up North in the direction of Ungava Bay to try to spot muskox or some throat singing and story telling activity. It will then be time to board your flight back South to Montreal with your heart full of precious memories.
• Meals: Continental type breakfast at the Coop Hotel and lunch in the plane.
Notes
Price per person, before taxes. All-included (meals, accommodations, transportation). Preferential prices for JBNQA beneficiaries. 2 participants needed to guarantee departure, contact us to join a group. Although hunting and trapping are strictly prohibited into the National Parks of Quebec, Inuit have the right to practise their subsistence activities throughout Nunavik, including the parc national Tursujuq. Thus, witness a group of Inuit hunting caribou, ringed or trapping foxes may be part of the Nunavik park experience.
Safety
All the expeditions led by Kuururjuaq National Park team can be followed day by day through daily satellite positioning. The team can contact the park staff anytime with a satellite phone. It's part of visitors responsibilities to plan their own safety: training to prepare your trip and having the proper insurance is part of it. Therefore, we strongly advise visitors to take an insurance policy covering air evacuation costs.