The Orignal River flows through Quebec's pristine Outaouais region, offering paddlers a classic Canadian wilderness experience with mixed difficulty rapids (R1-R3) and eight sets of rapids requiring varying skills. This remote route features diverse wildlife including moose (orignal), black bears, and numerous bird species among mature boreal forest. The river's variable water levels and multiple portages make it suitable for experienced paddlers seeking adventure. Access points are available with established campsites along the route, best paddled during spring freshet and early summer for optimal water levels.
The document describes 8. The map shows 0, 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 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R2 | R2 | Second R2 rapids near 12 km marker | |
| RF R1 | Rapids marked as RF near 32 km | ||
| RF R1 | Second RF rapids in upper section | ||
| RD R4 | RD rapids near Canyon area | ||
| RD R4 | RD rapids in main canyon section | ||
| RM R3 | RM rapids in canyon area |
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 Camille Choquette, 2018-08. OrignalChoquette2018.pdf
The document describes 4 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 km portage | 1200 m | ||
| 0.1 km portage | 100 m | ||
| forêt de cèdres site algonquin | not stated | forêt de cèdres | |
| P 200m portage marked in canyon section | 200 m |
The document describes 8 campsite(s).
Orignal 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-August.
Orignal River is located in the Outaouais region of Canada.
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