The map draws the full river. This route covers a section of it; the description says which.
The Mitis River flows through Gaspésie's mountainous interior, offering paddlers a moderate whitewater experience with 6 rapids ranging from easy Class I to Class V challenges. Quebec is home to more than 3,000 rivers, and canoeing in Quebec's rivers could fill a lifetime worth of summer adventures. The route features varied difficulty levels from beginner-friendly sections to expert-required rapids, with one portage and minimal camping infrastructure. The waters of Gaspésie rivers are of impeccable purity and among the clearest in the world, combined with the beauty of the environment. Best paddled during higher water levels when rapids are most navigable.
The document describes 6. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S5 | S5 | yes D | passage à D, arrêter à D aux escaliers pour reconnaître |
| EV+R1 par intermittence | EV+R1 EV-R1 | par intermittence | |
| R1-2 | R1-2 | ||
| S3 | S3 | passage à D ou sur C selon le débit | |
| R1-2 | R1-2 | ||
| R2 intermittent | R2 | intermittent |
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 Club La Cordelle, 2011-09. MitisClubCordelle.pdf
The document describes 1 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| portage à D sur la route-100m | 100 m | D |
The document describes 1 campsite(s).
Mitis 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 May-September.
Mitis River is located in the Gaspésie region of Canada.
cartespleinair.org · bonjourquebec.com · paddlingmag.com · natureaventure.ca
Conditions change with water level and season. Grades and positions are for planning, not navigation. Verify locally before you paddle. Terms of use
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