The map draws the full river. This route covers a section of it; the description says which.
The Rouge River from Huberdeau offers classic Laurentides paddling with a mix of class II-III rapids and peaceful stretches through beautiful countryside. This accessible section features warm water, sandy beaches for swimming and camping, and the famous Rapides des Italiens playspot below L'Annonciation. The route provides excellent scenery of the Huberdeau/Arundel region's rolling hills and forests, with the P'tit Train du Nord cycle path running alongside for easy portaging. Access is straightforward with multiple put-in and take-out points, making it ideal for intermediate paddlers seeking a taste of Quebec whitewater.
This route's document cites a hydrometric station. The links below open the operating agency's current reading.
The document describes 7. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huberdeau rapids | R3 | Deux rapides peuvent être utilisés en mode « playspot ». Rapide d'Huberdeau en mode « playspot » | |
| R4 | R4 | yes | |
| R3-4 | R3-4 | yes | |
| R2 | R2 | yes | Multiple R2 rapids in sequence |
| R2-3 | R2-3 | yes | |
| R3 | R3 | yes | Near Huberdeau |
| R2 | R2 | yes | Final rapids before Huberdeau |
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 Charles Leduc, 2020-08. RougeHuberdeauLeduc2020.pdf
The document describes 4 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Un portage de 25m juste au début, évitable en si on met à l'eau en aval | 25 m | évitable | |
| Portage permis sur rive | not stated | rive | sejour/camping interdit |
| C-2m portage | not stated | ||
| S4 (2m) portage | the source recorded 2 m, which is the height of the drop beside this portage rather than the length of the carry |
The document describes 1 campsite(s).
Rouge - Huberdeau 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.
Rouge - Huberdeau River is located in the Laurentides region of Canada.
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