Des Abénaquis River in Chaudière-Appalaches features 13 rapids with intermediate difficulty levels (R1-R2 to R2-3) and three designated campsites. The route offers a good progression of whitewater suitable for developing paddlers. Forested riverbanks and moderate gradient provide scenic paddling through Quebec's Appalachian foothills. Spring through early fall offers reliable water levels.
The document describes 13. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1 près Moulin-Gaulet | R1 | ||
| R1 Saint-Damien-Station | R1 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| EV-R1 | EV-R1 | ||
| R2-3 | R2-3 | ||
| R1 final | R1 | ||
| R1 EV | R1 EV EV-R1 | ||
| R2 bas | R2 | ||
| R2 | R2 | Rapide classe 2 | |
| R2-3 | R2-3 | Rapide classe 2-3 | |
| R1-2 | R1-2 | Rapide classe 1-2 | |
| R2 | R2 | Rapide classe 2 | |
| R1-2 | R1-2 | Rapide classe 1-2 |
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, 2022-06. DesAbenaquisFaubert2022.pdf
Des Abénaquis 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 May-September.
Des Abénaquis River is located in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Canada.
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