The Aigle-Désert route combines diverse paddling through the Outaouais region with multiple Class I-III rapids and peaceful sandy beaches. This mixed-difficulty route features 16 rapids of varying intensity, including several Class 2-3 sections that challenge intermediate paddlers, interspersed with calm river stretches perfect for recovery. The route showcases typical Canadian Shield terrain with a notable waterfall at km 52, making it ideal for paddlers seeking variety. Access is good with established portages and numerous quality campsites.
This route's document cites a hydrometric station. The links below open the operating agency's current reading.
The document describes 16. The map shows 8, because it only places rapids a national survey publishes a coordinate for. The two counts measure different things.
| Rapid | Class | Portage | Surveyor's note |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1 au km 52 | R1 | précède une chute | |
| chute au km 52 | chute avec un R1 et du courant rapide à l'approche | ||
| R1 | yes | ||
| R2 | yes | ||
| R3 | yes | ||
| R1 | R1 | ||
| R1 | Near 28km mark | ||
| R1 | Multiple R1 rapids in succession | ||
| R2 | R2 rapid near 29km | ||
| R1 | R1 rapid around 32km | ||
| R1 | R1 rapid near end of section | ||
| R1-2 | R1-2 | yes | |
| R2 | R2 | yes | |
| R1-2 | R1-2 | yes | |
| R2 | R2 | yes | |
| R1 | R1 | yes |
This table publishes no position for any rapid. Where a surveyor's note mentions a kilometre, those are their words quoted as written, and the figure was read off a scanned map: use it to follow their description, not to navigate. Most of these surveys were written in French.
Surveyed by Charles Leduc, 2022-08. AigleDesertLeduc2022.pdf
The document describes 3 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Propriété privée, demander la permission, paturage dominant | not stated | private property, ask permission, dominant pasture | |
| Multiple portage symbols visible throughout section | not stated | ||
| Chute-2m | not stated |
The document describes 13 campsite(s).
Aigle - Désert River is rated Intermediate. Whitewater ratings are not exact: grades change with water level and season. Verify current conditions locally before you paddle.
The best time is June-September.
Aigle - Désert River is located in the Outaouais region of Canada.
cartespleinair.org · en.wikipedia.org · myccr.com · quebecwhitewater.com
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