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Horaire et tarification Schedule and pricing
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Comment se rendre Where is it?
Festival is held is a few km down from Maniwaki, in Outaouais, at about 1h30 north of Ottawa.
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camping Camping
Camp sites are located on the fields of "Cité étudiante" in Maniwaki.
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Rafting
Rafting activities are available on saturday and sunday.
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FESTIVAL SCHEDULE, EDITION 2008


PRICING

EARLY REGISTRATION PRICES
Two day package with supper:
1 day with supper:
$60
$45
REGISTRATION ON THE SPOT
2 days without supper:
Saturday without supper:
Sunday only:
$60
$35
$25
Children: 7 to 14 years:
under 6
$30
free
RAFTING
Rafting on Gatineau River: Cost $50 per person per trip
Animals are not allowed on site

Where is it?

The Gatineau River is located in Québec (Canada), north of the Ottawa. The head is in Abitibi, and flows into the Ottawa River. The section where the Festival is held is a few km down from Maniwaki. Maniwaki is located 330 km (200 mi) north-east of Montréal, and 130 km (80 mi) north of Ottawa. Departure for all activities are from the headquarter (École polyvalente Haute-Gatineau, Maniwaki).

Please refer to the maps:

Where is Maniwaki
Local map of Maniwaki
Hyperlien Google map
Google map


Camping

It is possible to camp along the Gatineau River during the summer season. (During the Festival week-end, the official camp site is situated on the fields of "Cité étudiante" in Maniwaki.)

The access ramp
193 chemin Godin in Déléage.
The proprietor is Ms. Marguerite Lafrance,
tél. : 819 449-3788

Pricing:
Access to ramp: 3$ per person
Camping: 15$ per tent per night
The takeout
"Le Bonnet Rouge" at 215 chemin Rivière Gatineau, Bouchette.
The owner is Ms. Isabelle Gagnon,
tél. : 819 449-3360
Information : www.sitepleinairbonnetrouge.com

Pricing:
Access to water: 3$ per person
Camping: 10$ per person per night, see website

Headquarters

The Maniwaki site, alongside the Désert River, is the designated camping ground during the event. This location also serves as the headquarters during the whole weekend. This is where the daily shuttles leave for the Gatineau and Désert rivers. Subscription to the Festival package allows the participants to benefit from certain accommodations including showers in the high school and the services of a caterer. This is also where the traditional white water sports equipment auction is held as well as the Saturday night party.

 

 

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