The Rivière du Loup in Mauricie flows through the Mastigouche Wildlife Reserve region, offering paddlers a classic wilderness river experience with opportunities for both day trips and multi-day expeditions. This waterway features clear waters with sandy bottoms ideal for swimming, calm sections perfect for families, and more challenging rapids for experienced paddlers. The river provides excellent wildlife viewing opportunities including moose, deer, and various waterfowl. Access is available via forest roads, with the best paddling conditions from June to September when water levels are optimal for navigation.
Du Loup River is estimated at Advanced. Whitewater ratings are not exact: grades change with water level and season. Verify current conditions locally before you paddle.
The best time is June-September.
Du Loup River is located in the Mauricie region of Canada.
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Conditions change with water level and season. Grades and positions are for planning, not navigation. Verify locally before you paddle. Terms of use
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