The Bras Saint-Nicolas et Bras d'Apic Section B delivers serious whitewater adventure with 21 rapids up to Class III-IV through the rugged terrain of the Capitale-Nationale region. This expert-level route features 5 portages around the most dangerous sections and 4 established camping sites for multi-day expeditions. The remote mountain setting provides pristine wilderness paddling through deep valleys carved by ancient geological forces. Spring snowmelt creates optimal but challenging conditions requiring advanced whitewater skills and self-rescue abilities. Access is limited to dedicated paddlers willing to navigate forest roads and commit to a wilderness experience.
The document describes 21. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| rapide R2-3 | R2-3 | yes rive gauche | court rapide de 200m |
| rapides R2-3 | R2-3 | rapides faciles jusqu'à la section « Les Chandelles » | |
| rapides R3-4 | R3-4 | deux courts rapides qui demandent une reconnaissance par la rive droite | |
| S4-1m Danger Rappel P. à G. | S4 | yes rive gauche | Danger Rappel |
| R3 | R3 | ||
| R3-4 | R3-4 | ||
| R3 | R3 | ||
| R2-3 | R2-3 | ||
| R3-4 | R3-4 | Chute à Ian | |
| R3 | R3 | ||
| R3-4 | R3-4 | ||
| R3 | R3 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R3 | R3 | ||
| R3-4 | R3-4 | ||
| R2-3 | R2-3 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R1 | R1 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R1 | R1 |
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. BrasSaintNicolasBrasdApicFaubert2025.pdf
The document describes 5 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| portage rive gauche en amont de la section de la chute des Pins | not stated | rive gauche | |
| portage à gauche, chute pittoresque | not stated | gauche | obligatoire |
| portage du dernier seuil par la rive gauche | not stated | rive gauche | seuil avec un dénivelé de seulement 1 mètre |
| C-12m Chute à Taupin P. à G. | the source recorded 12 m, which is the height of the drop beside this portage rather than the length of the carry | rive gauche | Chute à Taupin |
| C-20m Chute des Pins P. à G. | the source recorded 20 m, which is the height of the drop beside this portage rather than the length of the carry | rive gauche | Chute des Pins |
Bras Saint-Nicolas and Bras d'Apic Section B 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.
Bras Saint-Nicolas and Bras d'Apic Section B is located in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Canada.
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