The Vérendrye Canimiti-Chochocouane circuit represents one of La Vérendrye's premier whitewater adventures, combining upstream paddling on Canimiti River with downstream descent of Chochocouane River. This challenging 138-kilometer loop features 24 rapids from R1 to R4 difficulty, requiring 18 portages through pristine boreal wilderness. Expert paddlers will appreciate the continuous Class I-III whitewater, while 3 campsites are strategically placed for multi-day expeditions. Access is from established La Vérendrye entry points with shuttle services available for linear trips.
The document describes 24. The map shows 1, 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+2 R1-2 | 30m | ||
| R3+4 R3-4 | 90m | ||
| R2 | |||
| R2-3 | |||
| R1+2 R1-2 | 330m | ||
| R2 | 970m | ||
| R1 | |||
| R2+3 R2-3 | 240m | ||
| R1+2 R1-2 | 90m | ||
| R2-3 | R2-3 | yes | 90m |
| R2-3 | R2-3 | yes | 45m |
| R1 | R1 | par eau basse R3 barrage de castor | |
| R2-3 | R2-3 | ||
| R3-4 | R3-4 | yes | 630m |
| R2-3 | R2-3 | yes | 130m |
| R1 | R1 | Located near Lac Rivard | |
| R2-3 Cascades | R2-3 | yes | Cascades, par eau basse S. 2*3 |
| R2 | R2 | Located downstream | |
| R2-3 | R2-3 | Multiple R2-3 rapids in area | |
| R3-4 | R3-4 | yes | Portage 90m available |
| R2-3 | R2-3 | yes | Portage 90m available |
| R1 | R1 | yes | Portage 30m available |
| R2 | R2 | yes | Portage 45m available |
| R4 | R4 | yes | Portage 450m available |
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 Réserve Faunique, 2003-07. CanimitiChochocouaneVerendrye1994.pdf
The document describes 18 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90m portage | 90 m | ||
| 45m portage | 45 m | ||
| 630m portage | 630 m | ||
| 130m portage | 130 m | ||
| 150m portage | 150 m | ||
| Portage R | 150 m | ||
| Portage near rapids | 30 m | ||
| Portage R2-3 | 45 m | ||
| Portage R2-3 | 90 m | ||
| Portage near section 4 | 150 m | ||
| Portage C | 90 m | ||
| Portage R2-3 | 60 m | ||
| 150m portage | 150 m | ||
| 90m portage for R3-4 rapid | 90 m | ||
| 90m portage for R2-3 rapid | 90 m | ||
| 30m portage for R1 rapid | 30 m | ||
| 45m portage for R2 rapid | 45 m | ||
| 450m portage for R4 rapid | 450 m |
The document describes 3 campsite(s).
Vérendrye - Canimiti-Chochocouane 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-September.
Vérendrye - Canimiti-Chochocouane River is located in the Outaouais region of Canada.
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