Noire River Family Adventure

Adventure Overview

The Noire River is a small remote river located in Western Quebec, flowing into the Ottawa River near the village of Davidson. Stretching 238 kilometers from its headwaters to its confluence with the Ottawa River, the Noire winds through a unique landscape of sandy beaches and the rocky terrain of the Canadian Shield.

Compared to its sister rivers, the Dumoine and the Coulonge, the Noire River has a nice progression of whitewater, providing an excellent opportunity for paddlers to develop their skills. While the river feels remote and secluded, it also features several access points along the route, offering flexibility for effective risk management should the need arise.

On our 5-day family trip, we paddle 63 kms through a stretch of river with minimal portages and plenty of fun in Class 1 and 2 rapids. Starting at the bottom of De I’lslet rapids, we will spend 5 days on this meandering river with huge sandy beach campsites on every bend. With short paddling days and easy camping, there is plenty of time for fishing, swimming, eating, exploring and enjoying quality time together in the wilderness.

On our final day, we have an exciting morning of continuous class 1 whitewater to the old Black River Inn. Here we will get picked up just before lunch and transported back to our vehicles where we will enjoy a celebratory lunch and bid our farewells.

We acknowledge that the Noire River flows through the traditional territories of the Omàmìwininìwag (Algonquin) and Anishinabeg Nation, and that we are visitors to this land.

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