Gatineau, QC

River Description

This section runs from Mercier Dam outflow of Réservoir Baskatong to the Grand-Remous area where Transcanadienne Route 117E crosses the river.

This upper section of the Gatineau is a well-kept secret and more isolated then the well-known lower section. Additionally it is slightly more difficult, however there are portage trails around all the major rapids & drops.

Best place to meet is a restaurant at the take-out: the intersection of Routes 117 and 105. Remember to ask permission to use take-out.

Check out the 11th Annual Gatineau Festival, August 22-23-24, 2008! Go here for a festival river map of this section.

Note: Mileage measurements and GPS locations of all the rapids are educated guesses only!!! This section has not yet been mapped by a GPS.

Regional Map – Rivers of the Outaouais (Ottawa) Area

Des rivières de la région de outaouais (Région administrative 7)

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

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Rafting, Paddling Shops, Etc.

Le Bonnet Rouge Proprietor: Ms. Isabelle Gagnon, 215 chemin Rivière Gatineau,
Ste Thérèse de la Gatineau; 819-449-3360/888-449-3360. Rafting on the lower
section.

Campgrounds.

Camping at the lower section put-in Proprietor: Ms. Marguerite Lafrance,
193 chemin Godin, Déléage; 819.449.3788. Primitive camping along the put-in.
No facilities except for outhouse. Restaurants, stores, etc, all nearby in
Maniwaki. River access: 3$ per person, Camping: 15$ per tent per night.
Reservations not necessary except during festival.
Le Bonnet Rouge Proprietor: Ms. Isabelle Gagnon, 215 chemin Rivière
Gatineau, Ste Thérèse de la Gatineau; Post: 18 chemin Rivière Gatineau;
R.R. #1, Bouchette, Quebec J0X 1E0; 819-449-3360/888-449-3360, 819-449-0784.
Primitive camping (deluxe outhouse, picnic tables, spring water) at the
lower section takeout. Meals available by prior arrangement. Access to
river: 3$ per person, Camping: 10$ per person per night. Reservations not
necessary except for festival weekend.

Lodging, Motels, etc.

Amenities

Gas/Convenience Stores.. Route 107 near put-in.
Nearest Restrooms....... .
Supermarket/food........ Several in Maniwaki.
Restaurants/Pizza/etc... Plenty in Maniwaki.
Internet Access......... Bars, hotels, etc, in Maniwaki.

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.