A more challenging section of the Missisquoi Nord with variable difficulty (R1 to R5-4-6), including significant drops and waterfalls requiring technical skills and multiple portages. This upper section demands experienced paddlers capable of handling complex whitewater with limited camping options and potential hazards. The route offers spectacular scenery but requires careful planning and strong paddling abilities. Access is more limited with fewer services available.
The document describes 8. The map shows 2, 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 | R1 | ||
| R1-2 | R1-2 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R2-3 | R2-3 | Inspection recommandée. A 115m/10-15 premier à grosse roche marque l'endroit de vos malheurs... Rejoint grand arbres en G | |
| R5-4-6 | R5-4-6 R4-5 | yes dans le bois | Portage dans le bois |
| seuil artificiel R1 | R1 | ||
| R2-3 | R2-3 |
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 Nicolas Boisclair, 2011-06. MissisquoiNordBoisclair2010.pdf
The document describes 5 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| barrage, portage 5m à gauche | 5 m | gauche | |
| passage sous le pont, déjà éphémère vers l'autoroute (non dit) | not stated | ||
| SE, vérifier si camping est autorisé | not stated | SE | vérifier si camping est autorisé |
| Portage dans le bois | not stated | dans le bois | |
| Portage par la route à droite | not stated | droite | Approche dangereuse aux chutes |
The document describes 1 campsite(s).
Missisquoi Nord 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 June-August.
Missisquoi Nord River is located in the Estrie region of Canada.
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