The Châteauguay River flows through agricultural landscapes in the Montérégie region, offering multiple paddling experiences from calm water recreation near Châteauguay city to intermediate whitewater sections between Ormstown and Sainte-Martine. The 26km intermediate route features Class II rapids and takes approximately 8.5 hours, while shorter calm sections provide family-friendly paddling with opportunities to explore Île Saint-Bernard and observe painted turtles basking in the sun.
| KM | Name | Class | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | Rapides R-1 et R-2 | R-1 et R-2 | continu sur 6 km, suivi de quelques eaux vives. Un seuil II au km 4.5 qui peut s'éviter en passant à gauche de l'île |
| — | R-2 CONTINU | R-2 | Rapide continu |
Chateauguay River is rated C-I, C-III, R-1, R-1 et R-2, R-1 à R-2, R-2.
The best time is May-September.
Chateauguay River is located in the Montérégie region of Canada.
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