The map draws the full river. This route covers a section of it; the description says which.
York River captivates most Atlantic salmon anglers with its emerald green waters, and the York River is one of the best salmon rivers in the country, with emerald green waters that run over nearly 100 km, where thrill seekers can go white water rafting with impressive rapids. This intermediate to expert river features 23 rapids from R1 to R4, requiring 10 portages with 6 campsites available. The main attraction is a bald eagles colony on its berges, and it's an important reproduction site for Atlantic salmon. The river is navigable in spring during high water or after heavy rains, suitable for canoe, raft and river kayak. A premier wilderness river combining excellent whitewater with outstanding wildlife viewing.
This route's document cites a hydrometric station. The links below open the operating agency's current reading.
The document describes 23. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| premier seuil 4 | il est recommandé d'arrêter sur la rive droite au sommet du premier seuil 4 pour effectuer une reconnaissance | ||
| deuxième seuil 4 | Le deuxième seuil 4 qui s'enfile à droite | ||
| R1 | R1 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R3 | R3 | ||
| R2-3 | R2-3 | ||
| R3-4 | R3-4 | ||
| R1 | R1 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R1 | R1 | ||
| R1 | R1 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R3 | R3 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R4 | R4 | ||
| R3 | R3 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R2-3 | R2-3 | ||
| R2 | R2 | ||
| R3 | R3 | ||
| R3 | R3 |
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. YorkFaubert2025.pdf
The document describes 6 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | not stated | Portage: 0 à 4 | |
| Section B | not stated | Portage: aucun | |
| S3-1m de chaque côté de l'ile | the source recorded 1000 m, but the only distance this row states in words is the height of the drop, so the figure is not served as a carry length | chaque côté de l'ile | |
| S4-2m passage à droite | the source recorded 2000 m, but the only distance this row states in words is the height of the drop, so the figure is not served as a carry length | droite | |
| S3 (1m - 1.5 m) Vagues à surf | the source recorded 1250 m, but the only distance this row states in words is the height of the drop, so the figure is not served as a carry length | Vagues à surf | |
| S3-1m PàD | the source recorded 1 m, which is the height of the drop beside this portage rather than the length of the carry | droite |
The document describes 6 campsite(s).
York 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-July.
York River is located in the Gaspésie region of Canada.
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