EcoEndurance Aventure 2008 promises a 4-day, 300 km adventure this August

01.03.2008

EcoEndurance Aventure 2008 will take place in one of the least-known parts of Canada – the remote maritime landscape known as the “Lower North Shore”, on the northern side of the Gulf of St. Lawrence near the border of Québec with Labrador.

The Lower North Shore is a wild stretch of coastline dotted with islands, passages, and sandy beaches. The Gulf of St. Lawrence resembles the ocean here, with whales, seabirds and the occasional iceberg that drifts down from Greenland.

The lively history of the Lower North Shore coupled with its remoteness has resulted in a unique local culture that is expressed in language, craft and daily life. Some 5,000 Coasters live in 14 different villages, many not linked by road on an area of over 50 000 km2.

Of Innu, Inuit, Québécois, Acadian, Newfoundland, British and Jersey origin, today’s local residents speak Innu, French or English, an unusual linguistic mix for the province of Quebec. Hospitality and solidarity continue to be key attributes of local culture, enabling families to adapt to the rugged and challenging geography.

The Lower North shore is undoubtedly a real paradise for adventure racers and the local residents are anxious to welcome the racers!

As part of its efforts to showcase its magnificent region, Tourism Lower North Shore, located in Eastern Canada, is pleased to host the 2008 Raid International Eco EnduranceAventure Lower North Shore, which will take place from August 20 to 24. The 5th edition of the Event will welcome athletes from around the world on the road of the pioneers who first set foot on North American soil.

The race
Teams of two or teams of four will have to cross the region in 4 days and 3 nights on an adventure race of 300 km, which will have them kayaking along inlets, passageways and rivers. They will also travel on foot along magnificent trekking and coastering courses, taking them to splendid waterfalls, white beaches and mountain observation points offering a fabulous view of the ocean and the coastline.

The raid includes mountain biking on roads and off road between villages and in the wilderness. Of course, there will be exciting climbing events and a few region-specific surprises to make this raid truly memorable. Finally, the warmth and welcome of the local people will surely leave the athletes and event staff with wonderful and lasting memories.

The raid is also an original way to promote the Lower North Shore region to lovers of the great outdoors and adventure tourism from all over the world. Promotion of the event will be supported by an internationally distributed television production about the region and the event.