The challenging whitewater sections of the Coaticook River feature 20 rapids with classifications from R1 to R3, including two difficult rapids and a dam requiring portage. Better suited for kayaking than canoeing, this intermediate to advanced route demands technical skills and experience. The river flows through varied terrain with two portages necessary, offering exciting whitewater challenges for skilled paddlers. Water levels and seasonal conditions significantly affect difficulty, making proper timing and skill assessment crucial for safety.
The document describes 20. The map shows 4, 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 | ||
| R1 | R1 | ||
| R1 | R1 | ||
| R1 | R1 | ||
| R1 | R1 | ||
| R1-2 encombré | R1-2 | encombré | |
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R-3 | R-3 R3 | ||
| R1 | Rapide R1 en début de section | ||
| R1 | Rapide R1 | ||
| R1 | Rapide R1 | ||
| R1 | Rapide R1 | ||
| R1 | Rapide R1 près du pont | ||
| R1 | Rapide R1 | ||
| R2 | Rapide R2 | ||
| R1 | Rapide R1 | ||
| R3 | yes droite | Rapide R3 avant barrage | |
| R1 | Rapide R1 après barrage | ||
| R2 | Rapide R2 final | ||
| 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 Pierre Clermont, 2002-05. CoaticookClermont.pdf
The document describes 2 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage à droite | not stated | droite | Contournement du barrage |
| Un portage au barrage de Dixiville | not stated |
Coaticook 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 April-June.
Coaticook River is located in the Estrie region of Canada.
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