Du Cap Rouge River offers an accessible paddling experience near Quebec City with 8 rapids sections and only 1 portage, making it ideal for intermediate paddlers and families. The river features Class R1 to R2 rapids that provide excitement without being overly technical, flowing through the scenic Cap Rouge area. Paddlers can enjoy views of the St. Lawrence River confluence and access the Parc nautique de Cap-Rouge for boat rentals and facilities. The route combines calm water sections with gentle rapids, perfect for those wanting to experience whitewater without extreme difficulty. Easy access from Quebec City makes this a popular day-trip destination.
The document describes 8. The map shows 6, because it only places rapids a national survey publishes a coordinate for. The two counts measure different things.
| Rapid | Class | Portage | Surveyor's note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 déversoirs de 1 m de hauteur au 7 km et 1 km | R2 | yes rive droite | Ils se portent par la rive droite |
| Danger Rappel Déversoir 1 m | R1-2 | yes | Danger Rappel Déversoir 1 m |
| R1 | R1 | ||
| R1-2 | R1-2 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R1 | R1 | ||
| EV-R1 | R1 | ||
| R1 à marée basse Noyé à marée haute | R1 | R1 à marée basse Noyé à marée haute |
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, 2023-05. CapRougeFaubert2023.pdf
The document describes 1 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage des déversoirs par la rive droite | not stated | rive droite | 2 déversoirs de 1 m de hauteur |
Du Cap Rouge 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.
Du Cap Rouge River is located in the Capitale-Nationale region of Canada.
cartespleinair.org · quebec-cite.com · paddlingmag.com
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