Preparation and equipment This wasn’t my first time beneath the surface. I’ve been training in freediving for more than five years with Apnée Aquarius in Montreal, holding a CMAS Level 3 certification. Freediving is accessible, but it requires proper training, technique and respect. Packed into the back of the Outlander PHEV was everything I would need to safely take on this extra- ordinary challenge: y Buoy with a 40m descent line (perfect for training technique and depth) y Cressi Nano mask y Lobster weight belt with added regular weights (5.5 kg) y 5mm Elios wetsuit in Aurora Yamamoto open-cell neoprene with matching three-finger gloves and socks y Soft Leaderfins with T-straps y Changing poncho y Plastic bin for soaking feet in hot water post-dive y Heat pack warmers y Cooler filled with warm water to pre-fill my suit for longer dives y Emergency oxygen mask y Dive watch y Suit lube (conditioner + warm water) y Electrolyte-filled water bottle Day 1: Montreal to the Bubble Hotel, Centre de l’Hêtrein Lac-Beauport We began along the Lachine Canal, the Outlander PHEV waiting like a loyal guardian for our next adven- ture. After cruising west on Highway 20, we stopped for dinner at Archibalds—good food, great laughs and that pre-adventure buzz.
My name is Alexia. I’m a freediver, a creative direc- tor, and a single mother. I believe in following my pur- pose—living a life that leans into wonder, growth and awe. What drives my ambition is the desire to live fully and intentionally, to stay connected to that purpose as life evolves. When I found out I was pregnant, I made myself a promise: I wouldn’t press pause on adventure—I would turn it into a legacy. I wanted my son to see that won- der is worth chasing, that bravery takes many forms, and that the world is meant to be explored. This wasn’t just a road trip. It was a statement that a full life isn’t built by playing it safe, but by saying yes to the experiences that stretch us, ground us and reveal who we are.
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