Riviere Noire - Aug 16-20th

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This spectacular whitewater canoe route is filled with breathtaking views, wildlife and classic class 2 and 3 rapids with portage options. The Noire is a remote river located in Western Quebec and flows into the Ottawa River.The river is relatively small and the terrain alternates between Canadian Shield rock and sand. The navigatable rapids are long and the portages are short. (The Ottawa Valley Tourist Association)

There is  only 1 manadatory 60 meter portage, but that's it for the trip!

We will be paddling during 4/5 days following the current trough swifts and rapids and amazing sand beaches where we will be camping every night.

We will be screening interested paddlers to ensure it's a good fit for this trip.

The Basics
Event Location

Waltham, Quebec

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
4-5 days
Difficulty Rating
Intermediate
Registration Cut Off
Aug 1st 2025
Participant Info
Who's Invited
Anyone with river tripping experience
Maximum Group Size
4 boats, 8 people
Minimum Group Size
3 boats, 6 people
Itinerary
Itinerary description

August 16th 
Drive up to Waltham, Quebec
(TBC) 3:00PM - 1h30min shuttle from Aventures Rivieres Sauvages (previously where the Black River Inn was)
4:30PM - Put in at Rapides de l'Islet (near Campsite 21)

Aug 17-20th - paddle days

Aug 20th - take out at Aventures Rivieres Sauvages

In total, this is a 60 Km trip and we will be paddling around 15-20km per day.
We paddle slow but longer days. 

Required Items to Bring

Helmet
PFD
Extra paddles
Painters (front AND back of boat)
Throw bag
Rescue Equipment
Bailer
Drybags / barrel
Water filtration system

Breakfast & Lunch
1 dinner for the group

You will not be allowed on the trip without these

Recommended Items to Bring

Tent
Sleep System
Camp Chair
Personal cup / bowl for food

Clothing & Personal Items

How to Get There
Other
Notes

Shuttle is $550 for 4 boats ($140 per boat if trip is full)

Canoes can be rented from Esprit (whitewater.ca) for $275 for 5 days (they are also running our shuttle)

Food
Breakfast & Lunch on your own
Dinner to be split amongst the group

About the Paddlers
Currently 4 paddlers in their late 20s/early 30s - we've previously paddled the Kootenay together.