For the last 25 years, the Upper Gatineau Whitewater Festival has been helping to preserve the Gatineau River by organizing whitewater canoe, kayak, and rafting expeditions. One of the region’s most beautiful rivers, the Gatineau promises excitement for novice and expert paddlers alike.
Upper Gatineau Whitewater Festival
Dates
August 28, 2026 to August 30, 2026
Contact details
Cité étudiante de la Haute Gatineau
211 Rue Henri Bourassa, Maniwaki, Québec, Canada, J9E 2G5
211 Rue Henri Bourassa, Maniwaki, Québec, Canada, J9E 2G5
46.38170360, -75.97750200
Descente de rivière © P.Girard
La rivière © G.Lacelle
En équipe © J.Samson
Entre amis © J.Samson
Passage en kayak au Bonnet Rouge © J.Samson
Descente de la rivière © J.Samson
Activities
Water sports activities
Whitewater kayaking
White-water rafting
Services
Restaurant and food services
Cafeteria
Getting there
Parking
Free on-site parking
Parking for buses and coaches
Last updated: June 19, 2026
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