The Rivière des Prairies flows between Montreal and Laval islands, offering urban paddling with surprising natural beauty and wildlife viewing opportunities. This 40-km route features easy water (EV) and Class I rapids, making it perfect for families and beginner paddlers. The river provides access to 19 riverside parks along the Parcours Gouin, with rental facilities and guided tours available through GUEPE. Despite its urban setting, paddlers can observe herons, beavers, and various bird species while enjoying views of Montreal's waterfront. The consistent current and occasional swifts make downstream journeys most enjoyable, with shuttle services available between access points.
The document describes 2. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapides du Cheval Blanc | R1 | yes | |
| Rapides Lalemant | EV |
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 Charles Leduc, 2013-10. DesPrairiesLeduc2013.pdf
Des Prairies 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 Prairies River is located in the Montréal region of Canada.
cartespleinair.org · paddlingmag.com · parcoursgouin.ca · fondationrivieres.org · montreal.ca
Conditions change with water level and season. Grades and positions are for planning, not navigation. Verify locally before you paddle. Terms of use
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