Julia Richmond Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 The whales come up the river in early August. I propose starting August 5 for a four-day, three-night trip down the Saguenay Fjord. We will camp for three nights in the Sasguenay Fjord Park at $24.75 plus tax per night plus $8.50 per day park fee. We can stay a fourth night at Camping Tadoussac on the St. Lawrence for $30 to $40 plus tax per night. We can hire a shuttle to the put-in. These campsites need to be reserved as soon as possible. If interested paddlers contact me soon, letting me know their interest and preferences, I can put together more precise information. The following are dependent on participant preference: precise dates within the first two weeks of August,; number of nights camping on the Saguenay - 2, 3, or 4; average paddling distance per day. Troad (Julia Richmond) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddG Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 (edited) This sounds like a great trip, Julia! I've wanted to paddle when the whales are moving in Newfoundland, but this is a lot closer. ? I'm new to the group (posted an intro on the general board), and am interested in joining trips if space exists. Timing is of the essence, and my potential to join in will be dependent upon the dates. I'll be camping in the Adirondacks the first week in August, so I'll wait to see the dates others are available, if any. I'm happy to help in any planning needs... ~ToddG Edited January 6, 2018 by ToddG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 I'm also interested, but not available until the second week in August. Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eburgess Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Hi Julie, Nancy Hill and I will be in Downeast ME until Aug. 4th and were thinking of heading there next. Your proposed dates are perfect timing. We would be interested in joining you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia Richmond Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 Hello Liz, What is your earliest day in August? Troad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eburgess Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 August 5th works perfectly for Nancy and me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia Richmond Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 Thanks! Are you interested in paddling the Saguenay Fjord and camping in the park? If so do you want to go for three nights or just two? The other option is not doing the fjord, camping at Tadoussac, and paddling in the St Lawrence. Troad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eburgess Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Julia, I will p.m. you. Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitt16 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 G’day Julia....my wife Elena and I would be interested in joining you on this trip in August. We have paddled Saguenay Fjord in the past. Many campsites are primitive and difficult to land and get to. In the middle of the Saguenay there is a Provincial Campsite that is great. After the trip the wife and I will perhaps stay at the famous Tadoussac Inn. The Inn with the red roof. Famous for where the movie Hotel New Hampshire was filmed with Robin Williams and John Lithgow. The buffet style breakfast, lunch, and dinner can’t be beat, but most of all one can sip Pina Colata’s on the back lawn sitting on comfy chairs and watch the whales in the St. Lawerence River....I had a whale go right under my kayak while paddling on the St. Larry....great place.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia Richmond Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 Sounds fantastic! Are you okay with starting the trip on August 5? And with spending three nights camping on the fjord? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitt16 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Sure. I’m ok w/August 5th and spending 3nights camping....sounds good....I’ll start ‘brushing up’ on my French lessons.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Alas, I cannot guarantee being able to leave Gloucester, MA before Aug. 7. I might be free earlier but that will depend on a work commitment that is not yet scheduled. Liz N. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Carr Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I am interested in this trip, please keep me in the loop. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia Richmond Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 Great! I am working on deciding which campsites and hope to post solid details by next week. Reservations for the campsites can be made on February 11 & 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgibson Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Hi Julia, I'm interested in joining as well and could start Aug 5 for 3 nights. Thanks, Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia Richmond Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 Awesome. I am going on a trip until next Monday. I will try to have the campsites picked out by the and post them for approval. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssmith Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 HI Julia, I am definitely interested in joining and am open to any plan the group comes up with. Hoping to also stay an extra few days and learn about the area. Thanks so much for putting this together, this is so great! Sherry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terese pawletko Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I am very interested - could only do first week in Aug. as family wedding in Indonesia mid month...Thanks for organizing this! terese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia Richmond Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 Solid trip proposal: Start August 5, morning. Four days, three nights camping in Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay @ $25 per night on wooden platforms. Each campsite can hold a maximum of twelve people. There are outhouses, but no source of potable water at all campsites. Put-in at Sainte-Rose-du-Nord. Take-out at Tadoussac, 81 km total distance, an intermediate level paddle. Wind can make paddling difficult. Camping: 1) La Baie-Eternite 2) Baie Sainte Marguerite 3) Anse du Passé-Pierre Besides camping, there is an $8.50 per day park fee. cancellation five days prior - total refund except for $7.65 cancellation fee. Add-ons: visit to my farm in Marston, Quebec; a night camping at Tadoussac and potentially paddling on the St. Lawrence; visit to Quebec City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssmith Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Hi Julia, Is it possible to send to you a check? $25x 3 = $75 + 8.5x4= $ 34 total: $109 ? do you know what that is in US dollars? Thanks so much, Sherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia Richmond Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 The exchange rate changes every day. What would be great is to have a commitment for the trip so I could have a list of names. There seems to be enough positive response for me to go ahead and book all twelve spots at each of three campsites for our dates. The day for me to reserve is either February 10 or 11. Oddly, there will be one hour on one of those days. I can find out which hour the week before. I can find the average exchange rate for that week and report the amount in USD. Currently $109 CND would be about $90 USD according to a quote from CIBC last week. I can't get the prime rate available on Bank of Canada site. I will also find out if there are additional taxes and fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yong S Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Julia, Thanks for organizing. Can you reserve a spot for me. Yong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia Richmond Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 Hello Yong, I am glad to hear from you and will reserve a spot for you. Troad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Sign me up also. Liz Neumeier I'll send you a check or give you Canadian cash in August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Troad, I sent you a PM re organizing this trip. Did you get it? Prudence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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