The Coulonge River is one of Quebec's legendary 'Three Sisters' offering 125-240 km of spectacular whitewater through pristine wilderness. With 64 rapids ranging from Class I-IV, 16 portages, and 34 campsites, it provides the most diverse geography of the three sisters - from Canadian Shield bedrock to sandy esker meanders. The river features excellent sandy beach campsites, rock-studded runnable rapids, and scenic waterfalls like Chute Gauthier. Starting from Lac Pomponne, paddlers experience 8-10 days of world-class whitewater with excellent access and shuttle services, making it ideal for intermediate to advanced canoeists.
Coulonge River is rated Class 1-3 rapids, EV (easy water) sections, Intermediate with Class 3 rapids, Mixed class 1-4 rapids, Multiple R1-R4 rapids including Stonewall, R1, R1-2, R1-3, R1-R2 rapids with portages available, R1-R3 with major portage at Chute Gauthier, R1-R3 with multiple rapids, R2, R2-3, R3, R3-4, R4, RII (4), RII (6), S4, Very dangerous - major falls.
The best time is May-September.
Coulonge River is located in the Outaouais region of Canada.
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