Quebec's Endangered West Magpie River Now Accessible To Adventure Travelers
When a group of professional river guides from around the world went to 'scout out' the section last summer they expected to find an expert-only run. Instead, they realized that they could safely bring recreational rafters along and that it had the makings of a world-class trip with non-stop whitewater and rugged pristine beauty.
While week-long trips on the lower Magpie -- a section called "Quebec's
"This trip is for people who have tried rafting before, who have done some camping, and who now want to take it to the next level with a longer, more exciting, more exclusive trip," says Montreal-born wilderness guide and company director Danny Peled. "But it's not just about the thrills. An extended trip in wilderness is rejuvenating. People emerge feeling connected to nature, healthy, happy, relaxed, and alive."
The future health of the waterway is uncertain though. The nearby
Boreal River thinks now is the time to safeguard the whole watercourse for future generations to enjoy. "Everybody who floats down this river has the same reaction," continues Peled "they think it should be a National Park".
Participants on the first-ever West Magpie Expedition will meet their guides in Sept Iles on
For further information: Danny Peled, Local (514) 475-7039, Toll Free (866) 242-9383, [email protected]; http://www.borealriver.com
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