The Du Gouffre River near Baie-Saint-Paul offers family-friendly paddling through the beautiful Charlevoix countryside with 16 rapids ranging from beginner-friendly to moderate R2 difficulty. This pristine salmon river features sandy beaches, clay cliffs, and lush forest scenery over distances of 8-25 km. The route includes 4 established campsites and one portage, with excellent shuttle services provided by local outfitters. Paddlers can spot wildlife including Atlantic salmon, brook trout, and various bird species while enjoying this accessible wilderness experience from May to September.
The document describes 16. The map shows 3, because it only places rapids a national survey publishes a coordinate for. The two counts measure different things.
| Rapid | Class | Portage | Surveyor's note |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV-R1 | EV-R1 | ||
| R1 | R1 | ||
| R1 | R1 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R1 | R1 | ||
| R1 | R1 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R1 | R1 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R1 | R1 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R1 | R1 | ||
| R1 | R1 |
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. DuGouffreFaubert2022.pdf
The document describes 1 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passe à saumons portage à droite | not stated | droite |
The document describes 4 campsite(s).
Du Gouffre 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 May-September.
Du Gouffre River is located in the Charlevoix region of Canada.
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