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Action Rafting |
819-242-0277 (Calumet) |
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Aventures En Eau Vive Quebec, Ltee |
800-567-6881 |
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New World River Expeditions |
800-361-5033 (Cdn & E USA) |
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Propulsion River Expeditions |
800-461-3300 (Canada only) |
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Quebec Adventures, Ltd. |
888-678-3232 |
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| Sections |
Harrington
Canyon (upper); Seven Sisters Canyon (lower) |
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Location |
Mont
Tremblant to Calumet, western Quebec |
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Driving Time |
Montreal—1.25
hours; Ottawa—1 hour |
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Difficulty |
Class
III-IV on both sections |
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Trip Length |
Harrington
Canyon—8 miles (13 km); Seven Sisters Canyon—8 miles (13 km) |
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Trip Options |
Paddle
raft; one day on each section |
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Season |
April-October |
The popular Rouge River
provides thrilling rafting opportunities in the western Laurentian
Mountains midway between Montreal and Ottawa. During its southern
descent through the beautiful North Woods wilderness to the Ottawa
River, the Rouge passes through several breathtaking gorges
featuring impressive geological formations and sandy beaches.
Boulders and drops in these gorges produce large standing waves and
outstanding Class III-IV rapids.
The
Rouge, with nearly 16 miles (29 km) of ever-changing water flows and
challenging rapids, is divided into two quite different trips. The
upper, or Harrington Canyon, run—which includes Majestic Canyon,
Confusion, Turbo, and Surprise rapids—provides the best springtime
whitewater. Beginning in mid-June outfitters switch most rafting
operations to the lower, or Seven Sisters Canyon section with its
stimulating rapids: Steep Throat, le Seuil Elizabeth, Slice-n-Dice,
Monster, Washing Machine, and the Mushroom.
The
large drainage area of the Rouge generally permits warm, good water
conditions throughout the summer season. Depending on water levels,
outfitters offer rafters a single run through either one of the
sections twice, or two-day combination excursions.
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