Des Fleurs River, a tributary of the Etchemin, offers advanced whitewater with R2-3 to R3-4 rapids concentrated in just 3 technical sections. This short but intense route challenges experienced paddlers with high-gradient drops through forested terrain. Two camping spots provide overnight options for multi-day exploration of the Etchemin watershed. The route requires precise boat handling and is best suited for confident intermediate to advanced paddlers during optimal water levels.
The document describes 3. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| R3-4 | R3-4 | passage au lac 4 ou S9-R3 | |
| R2-3 | R2-3 | ||
| R3 | R3 | passage RG |
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 Hugo Ouellet, 2017-04. DesFleursOuellet2016.pdf
The document describes 2 campsite(s).
Des Fleurs (Etchemin tributary) 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-July.
Des Fleurs (Etchemin tributary) River is located in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Canada.
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