Jacques-Cartier

A beautiful run thru the upper section of valley of Jacques-Carter Provincial Park. The park road runs along the river for the entire run.

The majority of the run is class II-III; there are a couple class IV spots that may need scouting.

The run starts above the end of there road where Camp 3 is; if you wish to avoid a walk/drag up to the put-in you can skip the first rapids and put in at Camp 3.

Regional Map – Rivers of the Provincial Capitol (Quebec City) Area

_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.............. TBD'Average drop/mile....... TBD'Maximum drop/mile....... TBD'River profile type...... Mixed rapids with quickwater.Distance................ 3.5 miles (2.5 without top part)Duration................ 2-3 hoursShuttle length.......... 3 milesPortages................ noneRiver width average..... 40'-75'River geology...........River water quality..... excellentDrainage area........... 450 sq milesScenery................. Wilderness & Park.Wildlife................ Bears, moose, etc.Distance from Quebec.... 45 milesDistance from Montreal.. 199 miles

Rafting, Paddling Shops, Etc.

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

Campgrounds

Camping Juneau (Paddlers' Favorite) St-Augustin-de-Desmaures418-871-9090. Full service campground located between Tewkesbury, PontRouge and Donnaconna sections. Wooded and grassy camp sites, cabins& trailers. Lake with boat ramp, but no beach or pool. Restaurant,play

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