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August 2004: Temiscamie River (Québec) |
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On the Temiscamie river, located in Quebec's North, 9 young people experienced strong emotions in their canoes! The campgrounds, set up on sandy beaches along the river, were simply magnificent.
Throughout this adventure, the weather turned out to be quite a challenge; high winds, rain, cold temperatures were everyday occurrences. The teenagers met that challenge with courage and resiliency, in a truly positive atmosphere. Some found a hidden talent for fishing, which made it possible for us to savour walleye and pike. Among the team members, we had an Innu guide who enriched our experience with ancient cultural knowledge (smoked, wild salmon, sand-cooked 'bannique' (traditional flat bread), etc.) |
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| March 2004: Gaspésie, Chic-Chocs Mountains (Quebec) |
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Aboard three sailboats, 11 young people experienced the pleasures and challenges of sailing. On the Saguenay Fjord and the St. Lawrence River, the teenagers became sailors and, just like young deckhands, they executed the Captain's orders.
While navigating, the group discovered Beluga Whales, Mink Whales, and that giant of the sea, the Blue Whale. Together, we shared the beauty of sunsets, conquered a mountain in Bic Park, and crossed the St. Lawrence in dense fog, looking to avoid liners by radar. All these adventures made this trip truly memorable! |
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| March 2004: Gaspésie, Chic-Chocs Mountains (Quebec) |
| Surrounded by the Chic-Chocs Mountains, at the heart of Gaspésie, 7 youth experienced snowshoeing and light winter camping. Together, in this fantastic universe of peace and snow, they scaled Hogsback Mountain. Learning about winter living (cooking, sleeping, setting up kitchens and snow camps, etc.) was an exhilarating of the expedition because that is when you realise that even at -300C, it is still possible to live outside for hours and days, in total comfort. This team accomplishment united the group and gave a lot of pride to the youth. Way to go! |
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