Des Pins et Nicolet route features easier Class I-II whitewater with only 2 rapids but requires 7 portages, suggesting a more remote wilderness character. The combination of Des Pins and Nicolet rivers offers varied paddling through Quebec's interior landscapes with opportunities for wildlife viewing and forest camping. The numerous portages indicate pristine wilderness sections with natural obstacles, making it suitable for those seeking a traditional canoe-tripping experience rather than continuous whitewater.
The document describes 2. The map shows 26, because it only places rapids a national survey publishes a coordinate for. The two counts measure different things.
| Rapid | Class | Portage | Surveyor's note |
|---|---|---|---|
| RII | RII R2 | yes | Rapide de classe II dans la section Carte 2 |
| RI R1 | Rapide de classe I près de Sainte-Clothilde-de-Horton |
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 Étienne Bergeron, 2020-08. DesPinsNicoletBergeron2020.pdf
The document describes 7 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| En aval du barrage près du pont de la rue St-Louis Ouest | 60 m | Portage de 1 min | |
| Au pont couvert sur la Route St-Albert | 120 m | Portage de 2 min | |
| Sous les différents ponts qui enjambent la rivière | 120 m | Portage de 2 min | |
| Au pont de la Route St-Albert - Idéalement stationner sa voiture sur le Petit Rang 7 | 300 m | Portage de 5 min | |
| Au pont de la Route Principale St-Clothilde - La cour de l'ancienne Caisse populaire est facile d'accès | 120 m | Portage de 2 min | |
| Portage P près du point D | not stated | ||
| Portage P près du rapide RII | not stated |
Des Pins and Nicolet River is rated Easy. Whitewater ratings are not exact: grades change with water level and season. Verify current conditions locally before you paddle.
The best time is June-September.
Des Pins and Nicolet River is located in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Canada.
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