The map draws the full river. This route covers a section of it; the description says which.
The Rouge River Sept Soeurs (Seven Sisters) section is Quebec's most famous and challenging whitewater run, featuring seven spectacular waterfalls in a dramatic canyon setting. This expert-level route offers class III-IV rapids with continuous action, massive holes, and powerful hydraulics that demand respect and skill. The waterfalls themselves are the main attraction, runnable only at specific water levels, with each drop offering different lines and challenges. Spring and early summer provide the best flows for this bucket-list destination, with excellent camping and easy portage options around unrunnable drops.
This route's document cites a hydrometric station. The links below open the operating agency's current reading.
The document describes 12. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapide des Tout Nus | R3 | ||
| Les Sept Soeurs - #6 | S5 | yes rive gauche | 3m drop |
| Les Sept Soeurs - #5 | C-2m | yes rive gauche | 2m drop |
| Les Sept Soeurs - #4 | S5 | yes rive gauche | 2m drop |
| Les Sept Soeurs - #3 | C-5m | yes rive gauche | 5m drop |
| Les Sept Soeurs - #2 | C-4m | yes rive gauche | 4m drop |
| Les Sept Soeurs - #1 | C-3m | yes rive gauche | 3m drop |
| Jardin de Roches - La Surprise | R3-S3 R3 | 1m drop | |
| La Machine à Laver | S4-5 | 1m drop | |
| Le Champignon Draine | S4 | 1.5m drop | |
| Rapide Familial | R3 | ||
| Seuil à Elizabeth | S4 | 1m drop, S3 1.5m |
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, 2009-01. RougeSeptSoeursLeduc.pdf
The document describes 3 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| One portage approximately 500m | 500 m | ||
| Portage des Sept Soeurs - can be done by jumping 5m downstream approximately 100m upstream of drop 6 | 100 m | rive gauche | Continuing further, very steep descent on rocky face leading to river, about 60m upstream of drop 6 |
| Final portage can be continued further downstream, becomes narrow and muddy for easier water access | not stated | rive gauche | Only indicated on left bank for most experienced paddlers |
The document describes 4 campsite(s).
Rouge - Sept Sœurs 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.
Rouge - Sept Sœurs River is located in the Laurentides region of Canada.
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