The Gentilly River in Centre-du-Québec carries 15 rapids and 1 portage, plus 5 designated campsites for overnight trips. This meandering river offers Class I-II rapids through mixed forest and agricultural landscapes typical of southern Quebec. The route suits paddlers looking for a multi-day trip. Summer provides reliable water levels and warm weather for comfortable camping. Regional park facilities enhance accessibility with rental equipment and shuttle services available.
The document describes 15. The map shows 8, 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 courts rapides R1 et R1-2 | R1-2 | Au pont de la route 226 | |
| Long rapide intéressant R1-2 | R1-2 | 1.5 km de longueur, après 2 km de planiol | |
| Rapide R1 tournant vers la droite | R1 | yes rive droite | Se transforme en rapide R2, annonce les chutes Thibodeau |
| Chutes Thibodeau | R2 | yes rive droite | Chute de 2 mètres suivi d'un seuil 3 de 1 mètre, long rapide R2 de 500 m bordé sur la rive droite par une falaise de glaise |
| Long rapide R1 | R1 | Presque 2 kilomètres, quatre autres courts rapides R1 complètent la descente jusqu'au pont du chemin des Bouvreuils | |
| R1 | R1 | Rapide classe 1 près de l'Avenue des flamants | |
| R1 | R1 | Second rapide classe 1 | |
| R1-2 | R1-2 | Rapide classe 1-2 près du 20 km | |
| R1 | R1 | Rapide classe 1 près de la Rue des Cyprès | |
| R1 | R1 | Rapides de classe R1 présents à plusieurs endroits le long du parcours | |
| R1 | R1 | Rapide R1 au km 10 | |
| R1 | R1 | Rapide R1 près du km 12 | |
| R2 | R2 | Rapide de classe R2 au km 12 | |
| R1 | R1 | Rapide R1 au km 14 | |
| R1-2 | R1-2 | Rapide de classe R1-2 au km 16 |
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, 2021-04. GentillyFaubert2021.pdf
The document describes 1 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage pour contourner les chutes Thibodeau | not stated | rive droite | Aménagé avec des tables de pique-nique |
The document describes 4 campsite(s).
Gentilly 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 June-September.
Gentilly River is located in the Centre-du-Québec region of Canada.
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