Jacques-Cartier

A beautiful run thru the lower section of valley of Jacques-Carter Provincial Park. The park road runs along the river for the entire run. There is a $3.50 entrance charge per-person.

The majority of the run is quickwater and class I; there are several flatwater areas. The bottom of the run has 5-6 short rapids ranging from class 2 to 3-4 in difficulty that can be portaged. The river is wide in most spots. Most class I rapids are short and shallow.

The run starts where the Upper Park section ends. Normally the take-out is at the park visitor center however you can add an additional three miles by taking out just inside the park entrance.

The park advises against drinking untreated river water.

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........ '<br></br>Take out elevation...... '<br></br>Total drop.............. TBD'<br></br>Average drop/mile....... TBD'<br></br>Maximum drop/mile....... TBD'<br></br>River profile type...... Mixed rapids with quickwater.<br></br>Distance................ 11.7 miles<br></br>Duration................  hours<br></br>Shuttle length.......... 11.7 miles<br></br>Portages................ none<br></br>River width average..... 50'-100'<br></br>River geology...........<br></br>River water quality..... excellent<br></br>Drainage area...........  sq miles<br></br>Scenery................. Wilderness & Park.<br></br>Wildlife................ Bears, moose, etc.<br></br>D

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