Jacques-Cartier, QC

River Description

Des rivières de la région de la Capitale-Nationale (Région administrative 03)

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...... Discontinuous, Mixed easy and difficult
                         rapids with quickwater and several lakes
Distance................ 6.5 miles
Duration................ 2-4 hours
Shuttle length.......... 6.5 miles
Portages................ 0–3
River width average..... 50-1000'
River geology...........
River water quality.....
Drainage area........... 799 sq miles
Scenery................. Surburban houses, woods, farms.
Wildlife................
Distance from Quebec.... 39 miles
Distance from Montreal.. 142 miles

Rafting, Paddling Shops, Etc.

Boréal Design Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec) 418-878-3099
Full service paddling shop for both whitewater and sea kayaking.

Campgrounds

Camping Juneau (Paddlers' Favorite) St-Augustin-de-Desmaures
418-871-9090. Full service campground located between Tewkesbury, Pont
Rouge and Donnaconna sections. Wooded and grassy camp sites, cabins
& trailers. Lake with boat ramp, but no beach or pool. Restaurant,
playground, laundry & WiFi. No store on premises, but Wal-Mart, Home
Depot and everything else close by. No bugs. Reservations recommended.
Camping L'Égaré Neuville 418-876-3359. Rural location; small and quiet.
Grassy sites with some trees. Excellent facilities with dishwashing 
& laundry area, spotless restrooms, pool and snack bar. Somewhat
paddler and large group unfriendly, although some folks may appreciate
the extensive rules and strict enforcement thereof. Beautiful view with
sites overlooking St Lawrence River. No bugs. Gate closes 11PM sharp!
Camping un air d'été Pont-Rouge 418-873-4791 877-873-4791. Full
service campground; both wooded & grassy sites. Rural location between
St. Catherine & Pont Rouge river sections. Gate closes 11?? PM.
Camping Riv-O-Pom Neuville 418-876-3359. Full service campground.
Mostly wooded. Rural location close to Pont Rouge and Donnaconna
sections of the river. Healthy mosquito population. Gate closes 10PM.
Valcartier Rafting-Plus Valcartier Village 418-844-RAFT (7238). Full
service campground and resort; Canada's largest water park. Surburban
location in-between St. Catherine and Tewkesbury sections of river.
Camping De La Joie Charlesbourg 418-849-2264. Full service campground,
Surburban location; half-way between Quebec City and Tewkesbury
section of the river. Large and crowded but convenient location.
Full List of Quebec City area campgrounds here. 

Lodging, Motels, etc.

Comfort Inn — 7320 boul Wilfrid-Hamel Ste-Foy, Quebec, QC 418-872-5038

Amenities

Gas/Convenience Stores.. In Shannon or St. Catherine.                     
Nearest Restrooms....... Rafting building at put-in.
Supermarket/food........ None close by, many in city.
Restaurants/Pizza/etc... none nearby
Internet Access......... Internet cafe; in small industrial park
                         at intersection of Rue Galvani and Avenue
                         Nérée-Tremblay (near and just off the exits
                         and intersections of highways 440 and 740);
                         GPS location 46.7916,-71.2846.

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