The Sainte-Anne Nord-Est flows through the sanctuary section from the 50th to 68th kilometer, part of the exceptional Sainte-Anne River system with exceptional status. This expert-level tributary offers 16 challenging rapids from R1 to R4-5 classifications, demanding advanced whitewater skills with 5 portages and 5 campsites. Descending Rivière Sainte-Anne Nord-Est is permitted under certain conditions. The route provides a more technical and remote paddling experience than the main Sainte-Anne, flowing through pristine Gaspésie wilderness. Access and water levels may be restrictive, making this a specialized destination for experienced paddlers.
This route's document cites a hydrometric station. The links below open the operating agency's current reading.
The document describes 16. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| rapide R2 | R2 | Après 500m de rapide R2, la pente devient plus forte avec une section de rapide R3 de 1,5 km ponctuée de trois (3) seuils qui se descendent à vue | |
| rapide R3 | R3 | section de rapide R3 de 1,5 km ponctuée de trois (3) seuils qui se descendent à vue | |
| rapides R1 | R1 | suite de courts rapides R1 entrecoupés de planiols | |
| R1 | R1 | Embâcles et bancs de gravier | |
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R1-2 | R1-2 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R3 | R3 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R3 | R3 | ||
| R3 | R3 | yes G | Immense embâcle P à G |
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R3 | R3 | ||
| R4 | R4 | ||
| R4-5 | R4-5 | ||
| R3-4 | R3-4 |
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 André Faubert, 2025-05. SainteAnneNordEstFaubert2025.pdf
The document describes 3 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage: 0 | the source recorded 0 m, which means there is no portage here | Section A | |
| Portages: 2 à plusieurs | not stated | Section B | |
| S4-1.5m Rappel à G | not stated | G | Rappel |
The document describes 5 campsite(s).
Sainte-Anne Nord-Est 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 June-August.
Sainte-Anne Nord-Est River is located in the Gaspésie region of Canada.
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