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Surf’s up on Quebec’s St. Lawrence.

Who needs the ocean? Ride the standing waves of Montréal, QC’s Lachine Rapids. There’s no break—ride as long as you like.

by Margo Pfeiff 11 March 2009

How do you surf a river? White-water kayaks have been doing it for years, so why not grab those same waves and carve them with a surfboard? Some folks tried just that a few years back, and now it’s a Montréal, QC craze.

Hit the waves near downtown, just behind Habitat 67, and learn to river surf. You don’t have to wait for the wave; it’s standing there waiting for you. Don a wetsuit and in just a few hours you’ll learn the basics: how to get out there, how to climb onto a monster roller and stay there. On the ocean that would be about as long as the wave takes to break, but ride a river wave as long as you want. Get good enough and in September, you can play with the big kids at the Surf Banana Sundae Competition. video

There’s even a subculture of river surfers who can’t wait for summer. They’re taking to the waves in winter, ice surfing! video

Only thing is, how do you say, “Surf’s Up!” in French?

www.bonjourquebec.com

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