The La Roulette Circuit (no. 30) is a 45 km loop in the central part of Réserve faunique La Vérendrye that Sépaq rates intermediate and schedules over three days and two nights. It starts and ends at the Canimina campground, and Sépaq recommends paddling clockwise. The loop ties together three large lakes, Grand Barrage, Canimina and Nichcotéa, using eight type A portages that add up to 1.5 km. Along the way Sépaq flags one shallow stretch, one section of strong current and two dams. There are 18 designated campsites about 1 km apart, and Sépaq points to good water quality and several attractive sites. As with every circuit in the reserve, the route must be reserved before you arrive, and Sépaq runs a paid shuttle from the canoe-camping registration centre to circuit starting points.
La Roulette Circuit (no. 30), La Vérendrye is rated Intermediate. Whitewater ratings are not exact: grades change with water level and season. Verify current conditions locally before you paddle.
The best time is Mid-May to late September (Sépaq canoe-camping season; registration centre open May 14 to September 27 in 2026).
La Roulette Circuit (no. 30), La Vérendrye is located in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue / Outaouais boundary area region of Canada.
Straight-line distance between route centres.
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