Sépaq activities require certain skills and abilities and involve inherent risks, which must be taken into consideration even before planning an activity. It is your responsibility to:

• Find out about the possible risks involved in the outdoor activities
• Check the skills, abilities and physical condition required to participate in them
• Prepare accordingly.

We invite you to consult our safety guides for Sépaq activities. Some organizations can help you plan safe stays and activities. Please don’t hesitate to contact them.

Aventure Écotourisme Québec www.aventure-ecotourisme.qc.ca • 1 866 278-5923 Camping Québec www.campingquebec.com • 1 800 363-0457 The Red Cross www.laviesurleau.com • www.redcross.ca 1 800 363-0457 Fédération québécoise de la marche www.fqmarche.qc.ca • 1 866 252-2065 Fédération québécoise de la montagne et de l’escalade www.fqme.qc.ca • 1 866 204-3763

Fédération québécoise du canot et du kayak www.canot-kayak.qc.ca • 514 252-3001 Coast Guard www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca • 1 800 267-6687 Ski de fond Québec www.skiquebec.qc.ca • 514 252-3089, poste 3907 Vélo Québec www.velo.qc.ca • 1 800 567-VÉLO

• Plan on leaving in a group of at least two people with the necessary skills, abilities and physical conditions;
• Check the weather forecast. We suggest that you contact the establishment you will be visiting to find out about local weather conditions, trail conditions, water levels in the bodies of water and the risk of forest fires.
• Bring food and water even if the activity only lasts a few hours
• Wear suitable shoes for the activity
• Bring extra clothes (rain coat, warmer clothing, etc.)
• Be sure the equipment you will be using during the activity is in good condition
• Pack a whistle, flashlight, first aid kit, etc.
• Let somebody know the exact location of your destination and the date you plan to return home, with instructions to contact emergency services (911) if you do not return.

• Get a map of the area
• Check how much time the activity takes
• Follow the specific instructions for each activity
• Register at the reception office and inform the staff of your itinerary
• Respect signs and notices of restriction, including instructions for outside fires
• Never leave children unattended
• Boil or treat (filter, chorine, iodine) water from lakes, rivers or streams before drinking it
• When camping, put food in hermetic containers away from anim
• Don’t count on your cell phone; in most areas the networks are not available
• Do not overestimate your strength; choose your itineraries according to your physical condition
• If you notice that a piece of equipment or an accessory is missing or defective, stop the activity and immediately tell a staff member about the situation.

When you have finished your activity, be sure to report any damage, malfunction or problem.