The map draws the full river. This route covers a section of it; the description says which.
The Petite-Nation River is a renowned whitewater destination in Quebec's Outaouais region, flowing 97km from the Laurentians to the Ottawa River with intermediate to advanced rapids (RII-RIII). This technical river offers consistent whitewater action with six major rapids sections and requires five portages around the most challenging drops. The clear mountain water flows through mixed forest landscapes with excellent wildlife viewing. Spring and early summer provide the best water levels, while the river has established takeouts and access points. Local outfitters like Aquaventure offer instruction and guided trips on this classic Quebec whitewater run.
The document describes 6. The map shows 20, because it only places rapids a national survey publishes a coordinate for. The two counts measure different things.
| Rapid | Class | Portage | Surveyor's note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapides de Roches | |||
| RIII | RIII R3 | yes | |
| RI | RI R1 | yes | |
| RII | RII R2 | yes | |
| RIII | RIII R3 | yes | |
| RII-RIII R2-3 | yes | un RII-RIII, quelques RIII |
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 Minicipalité de Duhamel, 2020-04. PetiteNationMunicipaliteDuhamel2020.pdf
The document describes 5 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trois portages lors du parcours | not stated | ||
| Parcours- au calme, aucun rapide | not stated | 45 minutes | |
| un portage (chute) | not stated | ||
| Parcours: plusieurs RI,RII,RIII | not stated | ||
| Parcours: un portage (chutes) | not stated |
Petite-Nation 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.
Petite-Nation River is located in the Outaouais region of Canada.
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