The map draws the full river. This route covers a section of it; the description says which.
Rivière Madeleine in Gaspésie offers an exceptional wilderness paddling experience with 47 rapids ranging from calm sections to R-3 whitewater, plus 5 established campsites for multi-day adventures. This crystal-clear Appalachian river flows through pristine Chic-Choc mountain wilderness, renowned for its emerald waters and Atlantic salmon habitat. Peak season runs June through September with varying water levels supporting different skill ranges. The extensive rapid count and camping infrastructure make this one of Gaspésie's premier canoe-camping destinations.
The document describes 47. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-1-2 | R-1-2 R1-2 | ||
| R-2 | R-2 R2 | ||
| R-1 | R-1 R1 | E.V. | |
| R-1-2 | R-1-2 R1-2 | ||
| R-1-2 | R-1-2 R1-2 | ||
| R-2 | R-2 R2 | E.V. | |
| R-1-2 | R-1-2 R1-2 | ||
| R-2-3 | R-2-3 R2-3 | ||
| R-1-2 | R-1-2 R1-2 | ||
| G2 | G2 | ||
| GA | GA | ||
| 3C | 3C | ||
| GA | GA | ||
| GB | GB | ||
| R-1 | R-1 R1 | Rapide dans la partie nord de la carte | |
| R-1 | R-1 R1 | Rapide dans la section centrale près du 75 KM | |
| R-1 | R-1 R1 | Rapide dans la partie sud de la carte | |
| R-1 | R-1 R1 | ||
| R-1-2 | R-1-2 R1-2 | ||
| R-1-2 | R-1-2 R1-2 | ||
| R-1 | R-1 R1 | ||
| R-1 | R-1 R1 | Rapide de classe 1 près du km 50 | |
| R-1 | R-1 R1 | Second rapide R-1 plus au sud | |
| R-2 | R-2 R2 | Rapide de classe 2 | |
| R-2 | R-2 R2 | ||
| R-1-2 | R-1-2 R1-2 | ||
| R-1-2 | R-1-2 R1-2 | ||
| R-1 | R-1 R1 | ||
| R-2-3 | R-2-3 R2-3 | ||
| R-3 | R-3 R3 | ||
| R-1 | R-1 R1 | ||
| R-2 | R-2 R2 | ||
| R-2 | R-2 R2 | ||
| R-2-3 | R-2-3 R2-3 | ||
| R-1-2 | R-1-2 R1-2 | ||
| R-2 | R-2 R2 | ||
| R-1 | R-1 R1 | ||
| R-1 | R-1 R1 | Rapide de classe 1 près du 30e kilomètre | |
| R-1 | R-1 R1 | Deuxième rapide de classe 1 | |
| R-2 | R-2 R2 | Rapide de classe 2 | |
| R-3 | R-3 R3 | Rapide de classe 3, début de la suite R-3 et R-3-4 | |
| R-2 | R-2 R2 | Rapide de classe 2 dans la section inférieure | |
| R-1 | R-1 R1 | Rapide de classe 1 dans la section inférieure | |
| R-2 | R-2 R2 | Dernier rapide R-2 de la section | |
| R-1 | R-1 R1 | ||
| R-1 | R-1 R1 | ||
| R-1 | R-1 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 Pierre Clermont, 2002-06. MadeleineClermont.pdf
The document describes 2 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand saut | not stated | Très long portage au grand saut | |
| Suite de R-3 et R-3-4 CORDELLE à D | not stated | D | Cordelle recommandée rive droite |
The document describes 2 campsite(s).
Madeleine 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.
Madeleine River is located in the Gaspésie region of Canada.
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