About us

On the river since 1995, KSF is a growing family around the St. Lawrence.

We're passionate adventure tourism professionals who love water, nature and travel.

We're pioneers of the St. Lawrence.

OUR MISSION

MAKING THE ST. LAWRENCE RIVER A MUST-SEE DESTINATION

OUR COMMITMENTS

Let as many people as possible enjoy the waters of the River, while leaving as little trace of our passage as possible, for generations to come. As a company certified by Aventure Écotourisme Québec, here is our commitment policy.

THE VALUES THAT GUIDE US :

AUTHENTICITY   ADVENTURE   CREATIVITY   RESPECT

KSF team

We're very proud of our team of dedicated and passionate people. They'll make your visit to KSF an unforgettable experience.

TEAM LEADERS

Hugo Lavictoire

Director and Trainer Paddle Canada

Kristine Choinière

Assistant Manager

Andréanne Rose

Reception & Groups Team Leader

Koraly Boisseau

Reception & site logistics team leader

Josiane Giroux

Parc Jean-Drapeau Team Leader and SUP Instructor

WELCOME & RENTAL

Marilou Duchesne

Receptionist and Social Media Manager

Sara Yamani

Receptionist and Social Media Manager

Alice Auger Ross

Receptionist

Valérie Pratte

Receptionist

Camille Audet

Receptionist and SUP Instructor

Manuel Harry

Boutique advisor

Martin Katz

Equipment assistance

Elliot Chauviteau

Equipment assistance

Simon Lavictoire

Equipment helper and assistant surf instructor

The Surf team

Jonathan Noel-de-Tilly

Surf instructor

Manuel Barbet

Surf instructor

Simon Vallée

Surf instructor

Félix Poirier

Surf instructor

Hugo Lopez

Surf instructor

Francis Germain-Favreau

Surf instructor

The Whitewater Kayak Team

Thomas Church

Whitewater kayak instructor

Hugo Dupuis

Whitewater kayak instructor, SUP instructor, surfing instructor

The SUP team

Pierre-Philippe Loiselle

Calm and white water SUP instructor, surf instructor and Paddle Canada trainer

Louis-Philippe Beaudoin

Calm and white water SUP instructor, Paddle Canada trainer

Laurence Coulombe

Assistant trainer Pagaie Canada

Yuan Legault

Calm and white water SUP instructor and surf instructor

Charles-Edouard Tremblay

Stillwater SUP instructor

Marilou Marceau

Stillwater SUP instructor

The SUP Yoga & Fitness team

Champa Cyr-Ratanatray

SUP Yoga teacher and SUP calm water instructor

Sandrine Lessard

SUP Yoga teacher and SUP Fitness trainer and SUP calm water instructor

Lucie Martel

SUP Yoga teacher and SUP calm water instructor

Natachat Danis

SUP Yoga teacher and SUP calm water instructor

Stéphanie Larocque

SUP Fitness SUP calm water trainer

1% pour la planète

Nous sommes fiers de soutenir l’organisme 1% pour la planète. En tant que membre, nous remettons 1/100 de nos ventes à Aventure Écotourisme Québec, qui rassemble tous les dons de ses membres participants et les remet à divers organismes québécois afin d’encourager des initiatives locales en matière de protection et restauration de l’environnement. “L’intention de 1% pour la planète c’est d’aider à financer diverses organisations environnementales afin qu’elles puissent collectivement devenir une source forte de solutions aux problèmes de la terre.”


— Yvon Chouinard, fondateur de Patagonia


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Accréditation Ecotourisme

Toute l’équipe de KSF s’engage à développer des pratiques durables et responsables sur les volets environnementaux, sociaux et économiques de nos activités. Lors de nos cours et excursions, nous nous engageons à vous faire découvrir notre milieu naturel tout en préservant son intégrité.

“L’Association a pour mission de: Défendre, représenter et promouvoir les intérêts des producteurs professionnels en tourisme d’aventure et en écotourisme du Québec, en vue de développer une offre touristique de qualité dans les secteurs du tourisme d’aventure et de l’écotourisme. ”


Guide des bonnes pratiques d’écotourisme

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Sans Trace

En tant que membre de Sans Trace Canada, nous menons nos activités afin de laisser le moindre impact possible sur notre environnement, et nous nous engageons à améliorer cet environnement à tous les jours, en plus d’éduquer nos clients aux principes du Sans Trace.
Les 7 principes du Sans Trace:

  • Se préparer et prévoir
  • Utiliser les surfaces durables
  • Gérer adéquatement les déchets
  • Laisser intact ce que l’on trouve
  • Minimiser l’impact des feux
  • Respecter la vie sauvage
  • Respecter les autres usagers


En apprendre plus sur les 7 principes
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1% for the planet

We are proud to support the 1% for the Planet organization. As a member, we donate 1/100 of our sales to Aventure Écotourisme Québec, which collects all donations from participating members and donates them to various Quebec organizations to encourage local initiatives to protect and restore the environment. “The intention of 1% for the Planet is to help fund various environmental organizations so that they can collectively become a strong source of solutions to the earth’s problems.”


– Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia

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Ecotourism accreditation

The entire KSF team is committed to developing sustainable and responsible practices. on the environmental, social and economic aspects of our activities. During our courses and excursions, we are committed to helping you discover our natural environment while preserving its integrity.

“The Association’s mission is to: Defend, represent and promote the interests of professional adventure tourism and ecotourism producers in Quebec, with a view to developing a quality tourism offering in the adventure tourism and ecotourism sectors. “

Guide to ecotourism best practices

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Without Trace

As a member of Leave No Trace Canada, we conduct our business with the least possible impact on our environment, and are committed to improving that environment every day, as well as educating our customers in the principles of Leave No Trace.
The 7 principles of Leave No Trace:

  • Preparing and planning ahead
  • Use durable surfaces
  • Proper waste management
  • Leaving what you find intact
  • Minimizing the impact of fires
  • Respecting wildlife
  • Respect other users

Learn more about the 7 principles
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