Rouge, QC

Skirting the Washing Machine

Skirting the Washing Machine
Photo of Jack Mitchell by Skip Morris
taken 2006-08-18 @ 64

River Description

The Seven Sisters of the Rouge is the classic and most famous section. Depending upon water level the character changes greatly. At low and medium levels it is class III. At medium-high and above class IV. At very high levels it approaches class V in difficulty.

Additionally below the "usual" section are the seven waterfalls, most class V in difficulty. Each of these seven waterfalls (or chutes) have separate names. The first of these (Chute Elizabeth) is actually in the middle of the class III run and consists of two tight class IV drops forming an S-turn. The rest of the sisters are clustered together at the bottom of the run.

There is a portage trail around the Seven Sisters. Only extreme boaters run the falls (to the enjoyment of all the other mere mortals).

Regional Map – Rivers of the Laurentides Area

Des rivières de la région de laurentides (Région administrative 15)

Map by Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs

Technical info

Put in elevation........ '
Take out elevation...... '
Total drop.............. '
Average drop/mile....... '
Maximum drop/mile....... '
River profile type......
Distance................ 4.3 miles
Duration................ 2-3 hours
Shuttle length.......... 
Portages................ 1-3
River width average..... '
River geology...........
River water quality..... 
Drainage area........... 2110 sq miles
Scenery................. 
Wildlife................ 
Distance from Quebec.... 216 miles
Distance from Montreal.. 67 miles

Rafting, Paddling Shops, Etc.

Camping Vallée de la Rivière-Rouge Rafting & Camping, 819.242.1819.
Propulsion Rafting Rivière Rouge 800.461.3300, info@propulsion.ca.
Raft outfitter directly across from gage rock on river.
New World Rafting 800.361.5033 info@newworld.ca. Full-service adventure
resort with multiple activities. Note: New World controls only take-out
above the Seven Sisters, access to private boaters has been barred.

Campgrounds

Camping Vallée de la Rivière-Rouge Proprietor: Ms. Esther Rosatii, 700,
Chemin de la Rivière-Rouge, Grenville-sur-la-Rouge, J0V 1B0; 819.242.1819.
esther.wright@sympatico.ca. Full service campground located just above
the put-in. Also has rafting.
Campgrounds Below the Seven Sisters There are two campgrounds at the
take-out(s) below the Seven Sisters just off the main road.

Lodging, Motels, etc.

Amenities

Nearest Restrooms.......
Supermarket/food........
Restaurants/Pizza/etc...
Internet Access.........

Other Resources

MYOSIS.CA Web Site (Débit des rivières for gage levels.)
La Fédération québécoise du canot et du kayak (FQCK) (Info débit for gage levels.)
Le club de canot-camping des Pays-d´en-Haut (CCCPH)

Regional Weather

AccuWeather.com Canada, MétéoMédia Canada or Environment Canada forecast.