The upper Beaurivage presents expert-level whitewater with Class III-IV rapids demanding advanced technical skills and precise boat control. This challenging 16-rapid section includes 9 portages around the most dangerous drops, creating a serious wilderness adventure through remote forest valleys. The steep gradient and continuous nature of the whitewater provides an adrenaline-filled experience for expert paddlers only. Spring runoff offers optimal flows but requires careful timing and weather awareness. Remote access and numerous portages make this a committing multi-day expedition.
The document describes 16. The map shows 0, because it only places rapids a national survey publishes a coordinate for. The two counts measure different things.
| Rapid | Class | Portage | Surveyor's note |
|---|---|---|---|
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R3 | R3 | ||
| R4 | R4 | ||
| R3 | R3 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R3 | R3 | ||
| R4 | R4 | ||
| R3 | R3 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R3 | R3 | ||
| R4 | R4 | ||
| R2-3 | R2-3 | ||
| R3 | R3 | ||
| R1 | R1 | ||
| R3 | R3 | ||
| R3-4 | R3-4 |
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 André Faubert, 2025-05. BeaurivageHauteFaubert2025.pdf
The document describes 8 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| barrage de 4m exige un portage par la rive gauche | not stated | rive gauche | Après 500m |
| chute de 2m qui suit est facile à sauter | not stated | ||
| long portage de 250m par la rive droite pour contourner deux chutes de 12m et 4m | 250 m | rive droite | Section B exigeante physiquement |
| Barrage C-2m Danger Rappel | not stated | P à D | Danger Rappel |
| P à G S4-2m | not stated | P à G | |
| 2S3-1m | not stated | ||
| C-2m | not stated | ||
| Barrage P à G C-4m | not stated | P à G |
Beaurivage - Haute River is rated Advanced. Whitewater ratings are not exact: grades change with water level and season. Verify current conditions locally before you paddle.
The best time is May-June.
Beaurivage - Haute River is located in the Capitale-Nationale region of Canada.
cartespleinair.org · avenza.com · paddlingmag.com · bonjourquebec.com
Conditions change with water level and season. Grades and positions are for planning, not navigation. Verify locally before you paddle. Terms of use
Something wrong on this page? Report it