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Jean-Christophe Picard

The deep meaning of the word "adventure" belongs to everyone. For me, it is above all a privileged but essential moment that brings us to know ourselves better.

I am a lover of the land and I am extremely proud of the work we do every day to clean, standardize and secure certain natural environments in our sector. 

We have come a long way since the creation of Expeditions Panorama in 2015! This precious history is part of the capital of the company and its creators. It gives body, soul and personality to our projects and even our dreams, which drive us to make you live unforgettable and extraordinary experiences. 

It is in our history and our values that are anchored the elements that forge the pride of our teams.

Why Panorac?

• Panorac comes from the word "panorama", which is engraved in our history.
• We can perceive the word "anorak" which represents a garment of Inuit origin used in cold or rainy weather. It is the word "anorak", borrowed from the Inuit language, in which it means "wind". 
• The etymology of the prefix Pan- means a globality, a totality, a whole. This prefix reinforces turnkey services.
• The nominal also includes the word "North" which specifies its geographic location in relation to the rest of the world. In order to find one's way in the forest, it is necessary to know the north in order to be able to deduce the other directions. 

2016 - Freshly graduated in Adventure Tourism and Ecotourism, Jean-Christophe Picard dreams of founding his own outdoor company. A great lover of nature and passionate about whitewater sports, he first wanted to offer activities on the Montmorency River: this is how Les Expéditions Panorama was born.

2017-2018 - For several years, Jean-Christophe has had a special bond with the river. He is aware of the potential of the many sections of rapids on the Montmorency, but also of the diversity of landscapes of this jewel of Quebec. It is not only the ideal place for adrenaline lovers, but also for families who wish to enjoy the great outdoors a little more calmly.

Panorama Expeditions is based at the Lac-Beauport outfitter and offers rafting trips on the Montmorency River. The first two seasons are more disappointing because the participants are not as numerous as expected, but Jean-Christophe is not discouraged and quietly surrounds himself with partners.

In 2018, Les Expéditions Panorama is accredited "Safety Quality" by Aventure Écotourisme Québec.

2019 - Jean-Christophe signs a first partnership with Nord-Expé and decides to move his office to the top of Montagne-à-Deux-Têtes in Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval. At the same time, the company develops its own transportation service for tourists and joins the Mouvement québécois de la qualité, a guarantee of excellence for the years to come.

Always fascinated by the Montmorency River, Jean-Christophe decided to explore and clean up a little-known part of the river in order to offer an activity that is still the trademark of our company today: the Amazon in nature.

Thanks to partnerships with companies such as Windingo or Toundra Voyages, international tourists have the opportunity to enjoy an exciting rafting trip or to opt for a more tranquil excursion and float on a floating island in the meandering Montmorency River.

2020 - Panorama Expeditions becomes Panorac. The season of activities on the river is in full swing and many Quebecers discover the Montmorency River in a new light.

Jean-Christophe had long wanted to develop a mobile application dedicated to travel. He imagines the "Guide SOS" and begins the development phase: these are the beginnings of BsideMap.

2021- Panorac now has an advisory board and Jean-Christophe starts to surround himself with a team dedicated to the design and development of the first version of BsideMap.

At the same time, the Amazon in the wild is a phenomenal success. The company is also nominated for the title of Business of the Year by the Jacques-Cartier MRC.

2022 - BsideMap continues to evolve: the third version of the application is released and the company obtains the support of the Alliance de l'industrie touristique du Québec to promote the evolution of the project. Panorac is also invited to participate in the Salon des meilleures pratiques d'affaires at the Palais des congrès de Montréal in order to promote the innovation that BsideMap represents.

On the river side, the traditional floating islands, until then used for the Amazon in nature, are traded for revolutionary boats: the AlpackaRaft.

The company is evolving rapidly... and this is only the beginning!

WHERE DOES THE NAME "PANORAC" COME FROM?

Panorac comes from the word "panorama" which refers to the origins of the company.

The etymology of the prefix "pan" means a whole or an entirety, which refers to the turnkey services Panorac offers to travelers.

Panorac also has the sound "nor" (north) which indicates the company's geographical position in relation to the rest of the world. North is also used to orient yourself in the forest, and it reflects what the company wants to accomplish: to accompany and guide you in your adventures!