The Filkars, a tributary of the Beaurivage River in the Chaudière-Appalaches region, offers a genuine Canadian wilderness paddling experience through rural Quebec countryside. This intermediate river features 15 rapids ranging from Class I-II with one portage, making it suitable for paddlers with basic whitewater skills seeking adventure without extreme difficulty. The route flows through mixed forests and agricultural landscapes typical of the Appalachian foothills, providing glimpses of wildlife and peaceful camping at 5 established sites along the way. Best paddled during spring snowmelt and early summer when water levels are adequate, typically May through July. Access is generally good via rural roads near Saint-Patrice-de-Beaurivage and surrounding communities.
The document describes 15. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| R2 | |||
| R1-2 | |||
| R1 | |||
| R1 | |||
| R1-2 | |||
| R1 | R1 | Rapide de classe 1 dans la partie nord | |
| R2 | R2 | Rapide de classe 2 dans la partie nord | |
| R1 | R1 | Rapide de classe 1 section médiane | |
| R2-3 | R2-3 | Rapide de classe 2-3 | |
| R1-2 | R1-2 | Rapide de classe 1-2 section médiane | |
| R1 | R1 | Rapide de classe 1 près de Coaticook | |
| R1-2 | R1-2 | Rapide de classe 1-2 section sud | |
| R1 | R1 | Rapide de classe 1 section sud | |
| R2 | R2 | Rapide de classe 2 section sud | |
| R1 | R1 | Rapide de classe 1 section sud-est |
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, 2014-07. FilkarsFaubert2014.pdf
The document describes 5 campsite(s).
Filkars (affluent Beaurivage) 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-July.
Filkars (affluent Beaurivage) River is located in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Canada.
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