Capitale-Nationale

Beaurivage - Moyenne River

Intermediate
★★★⯨☆ 3.5

The map draws the full river. This route covers a section of it; the description says which.

About

The middle Beaurivage provides intermediate whitewater paddling with 12 rapids ranging from Class I-III, offering a balanced mix of technical sections and recovery pools. The 4 portages allow paddlers to bypass the most challenging drops while still experiencing quality whitewater through scenic forested terrain. This section serves as an excellent progression route for paddlers advancing from beginner to advanced levels. The two established campsites enable multi-day trips to fully explore the river corridor. Spring and early summer provide reliable water levels for optimal paddling conditions.

Highlights

Progressive difficultyCamping availableSkill buildingForest corridor
Best season: May-July

The rapids this document describes

The document describes 12. The map shows 0, because it only places rapids a national survey publishes a coordinate for. The two counts measure different things.

RapidClassPortageSurveyor's note
rapides facilesR1 et R2 R1-2Après 3 km de rapides faciles R1 et R2, une section plus difficile de 500m comporte un rapide R3 et trois (3) seuils à qu'il est préférable de reconnaître
rapide R1-2R1-2long rapide R1-2 nous mène au premier point de sortie possible au rang Saint-Jean (59 km)
R2R2
EV-R1EV-R1
R1-2R1-2
R1-2R1-2
R3R3
R2R2
R2R2
R1R1
R2R2
R3R3

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. BeaurivageMoyenneFaubert2025.pdf

The portages this document describes

The document describes 4 portage(s).

PortageLengthBankNotes
portage de la chute secrète de 7m100 mrive droiteCette magnifique chute apparaît de nulle part cachée dans un petit boisé en plein milieu d'un champ
K-3mthe source recorded 3 m, which is the height of the drop beside this portage rather than the length of the carry
C-2m P à Dthe source recorded 2 m, which is the height of the drop beside this portage rather than the length of the carryrive droite
C-7m P à Gthe source recorded 7 m, which is the height of the drop beside this portage rather than the length of the carryrive gauche

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difficulty level of Beaurivage - Moyenne River?

Beaurivage - Moyenne River is rated Intermediate. Whitewater ratings are not exact: grades change with water level and season. Verify current conditions locally before you paddle.

When is the best time to canoe Beaurivage - Moyenne River?

The best time is May-July.

Where is Beaurivage - Moyenne River located?

Beaurivage - Moyenne River is located in the Capitale-Nationale region of Canada.

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Sources

cartespleinair.org · avenza.com · quebec-cite.com · paddlingmag.com

Conditions change with water level and season. Grades and positions are for planning, not navigation. Verify locally before you paddle. Terms of use

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