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Esprit Rafting Adventures |
800-596-7238 |
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Owl Rafting |
800-461-7238 |
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River Run Rafting & Paddling Center |
800-267-8504 |
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Wilderness Tours |
800-267-9166 |
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Equinox Adventures |
800-785-8855 |
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Roche
Fendu |
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Location |
Near
Forester's Falls, northeastern Ontario |
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Driving Time |
Montreal—3
hours; Ottawa—1.5 hours; Toronto—4.5 hours |
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Difficulty |
Class
III-IV+ |
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Trip Length |
5-7
miles (8-11 km) |
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Trip Options |
Paddle
raft, paddle-oar raft; half-day and one day |
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Season |
April-September |
Spectacular wilderness
scenery and large exciting rapids created by the Precambrian shield
rock outcrops highlight Ontario’s most popular commercial
whitewater stretch just 75 miles (120 km) west of Ottawa. Covering a
5-mile (8-km) stretch, the wild and isolated Roche Fendu (French for
"split rock") region has over 175 islands, and many
secluded inlets and beaches.
The
Ottawa's main channel, east of Beachburg, is well known for its
large waves, powerful hydraulics, and breathtaking chutes. Big
McCoy, Coliseum, Lorne, and Butcher's Knife rapids provide drenching
Class III-IV entertainment throughout the summer season.
In
the springtime, when Ottawa's main channel is swollen by melting
snow, outfitters run an alternative trip on the Class III-IV middle
channel. Here paddlers thrill to the spectacular 15-foot drop at
Garvin's Chute, navigate tight channels at Little Trickle rapids,
and ride large waves at No Name rapids.
Because of its large watershed, the Ottawa
has surprisingly warm water and maintains good flow the entire
summer season.
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