The map draws the full river. This route covers a section of it; the description says which.
The Mazana River offers exciting whitewater paddling with Class I-III rapids through the beautiful Laurentides wilderness. This technically challenging route features 7 rapids with only 2 portages required, making it accessible to intermediate and advanced canoeists seeking adventure. The river flows through pristine boreal forests with opportunities to spot wildlife including moose, deer, and various bird species. Spring and early summer provide the best water levels for navigating the more technical sections, while the remote setting offers true wilderness camping experiences for multi-day expeditions.
This route's document cites a hydrometric station. The links below open the operating agency's current reading.
The gauge is on Mitchinamecus, Rivière, not the river you are paddling. The document cites it anyway: "station 040619 (Mitchinamécus aux chutes Rascas) à 5 m³/s et station 040624 (Lièvre à la route 311 à Saint-Paul) à 80 m³/s"
The gauge is on Lièvre, Rivière du, not the river you are paddling. The document cites it anyway: "station 040619 (Mitchinamécus aux chutes Rascas) à 5 m³/s et station 040624 (Lièvre à la route 311 à Saint-Paul) à 80 m³/s"
The document describes 7. The map shows 23, because it only places rapids a national survey publishes a coordinate for. The two counts measure different things.
| Rapid | Class | Portage | Surveyor's note |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1-2 | R1-2 | Rapids in upper section | |
| R1 | R1 | Class 1 rapids | |
| R2 | R2 | Class 2 rapids in multiple locations | |
| R2-3 | R2-3 | Class 2-3 rapids in lower sections | |
| R2 entrecoupé de S2, S2-3, S2 | R2 | Rapids interrupted by S2, S2-3, S2 sections | |
| R2 | R2 | Rapids near grid square 22 | |
| R2 | R2 | Rapids in eastern section near grid square 23 |
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 Paul Gratton/Aventuriers, 2004-05. MazanaAventuriers.pdf
The document describes 2 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 portage | not stated | ||
| S3-4 portage | not stated |
Mazana 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.
Mazana River is located in the Laurentides region of Canada.
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