This variation of the Rivière du Sourd features multiple class II-III rapids with several mandatory portages, offering 16 rapids over its length with 5 portages and 8 campsites. The route includes challenging class V-VI sections requiring advanced skills and potentially dangerous water levels. The river flows through beautiful Outaouais wilderness with excellent fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities. Spring conditions provide the most reliable flows, though water levels can vary significantly. Access requires careful planning with local outfitters recommended for shuttle services.
The document describes 16. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| [unnamed rapids near point 1] | RII-III R2-3 | yes | 230 m section |
| [unnamed rapids near point 2] | RII R2 | yes | 200 m section |
| [unnamed rapids near point 3] | RII R2 | yes | 210 m section |
| [unnamed rapids near Du lac Clair] | RII, S II-III R2-3 | yes | 440 m section |
| [unnamed rapids near point 4] | RII, S V-VI R2-6 | yes | 385 m section |
| [unnamed rapids in lower section] | RII R2 | yes | 190 m section |
| [unnamed rapids near bottom] | S II-III S2-3 | yes | 100 m section |
| [unnamed rapids at bottom left] | RIII R3 | yes | 75 m section |
| [unnamed rapids at very bottom] | RII R2 | yes | 360 m section |
| RII | RII R2 | yes | Class II rapid with 30m portage option |
| RIII | RIII R3 | yes | Class III rapid with 26m portage |
| RII-III | RII-III R2-3 | yes | Class II-III rapid with 362m portage |
| RII | RII R2 | yes | Class II rapid with 120m portage |
| RII | RII R2 | yes | Class II rapid with 50m portage |
| RII | RII R2 | yes | Class II rapid with 69m portage |
| RII | RII R2 | yes | Class II rapid with 100m portage at Petit lac Portelance |
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 Réserve Faunique, 2007-04. PapineauLabelleCanotDuSourd2006.pdf
The document describes 5 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| P2 portage 230 m | 230 m | RII-III section | |
| P3 portage 210 m | 210 m | RII section | |
| P1 portage 200 m | 200 m | ||
| Portage at barrage | 100 m | ||
| Portage 385m S-V-VI | 385 m | Class S-V-VI difficulty |
The document describes 8 campsite(s).
Du Sourd 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-June.
Du Sourd River is located in the Outaouais region of Canada.
cartespleinair.org · tourismeoutaouais.com · myccr.com
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