White Water Rafting · Laurentians

White Water Rafting · Laurentians

4 offers 61.66$ CAD – 79.51$ CAD 5.0 (18 reviews) Verified March 2026
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How to choose

All 4 tours run on the Rivière Rouge in Grenville-sur-la-Rouge, from 61.66 $ CAD to 79.51 $ CAD, between May and September. For first-timers, Nouveau Monde Rafting offers the most flexible entry point: physical level is open to everyone, and duration stretches from 3 hours to 2 days depending on how deep you want to go. Propulsion Rafting covers two intensity tiers. The standard rafting trip is rated "occasionally sporty" and runs a half day to a full day at 63.21 $ CAD. Step up to the cataraft or canoraft options at 79.51 $ CAD for a 3-hour "sporty" session on the same river, but with more direct exposure to the current. Simple rule: pick by intensity first, then duration. If you want the longest experience, go multi-day. If you want the highest rush per hour, go cataraft or canoraft.

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Guided Rafting on the Rivière Rouge near Montreal, Laurentians5.0 (3)
61.66$ CADSee offer
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Rafting on the Rouge River in the Laurentians, near Montreal5.0 (15)
63.21$ CADSee offer
Cataraft on the Red River in the Laurentians, near Montreal
79.51$ CADSee offer
Canoraft on the Rouge River in the Laurentians, near Montreal
79.51$ CADSee offer

Our picks

Best value

Guided Rafting on the Rivière Rouge near Montreal, Laurentians

At 61.66 $ CAD with no physical restrictions and a duration ranging from 3 hours to 2 days, this is the most flexible entry point on the Rivière Rouge.

61.66 $ CADSee offer

Highest rush

Cataraft on the Red River in the Laurentians, near Montreal

The cataraft puts you on twin pontoons at water level for 3 hours of direct rapid exposure, rated "sporty" at 79.51 $ CAD.

79.51 $ CADSee offer

Perfect first timer

Rafting on the Rouge River in the Laurentians, near Montreal

Rated "occasionally sporty" at 63.21 $ CAD, this half-day to full-day run hits real rapids without pushing into advanced territory.

63.21 $ CADSee offer

Most unique format

Canoraft on the Rouge River in the Laurentians, near Montreal

The canoraft hybrid combines the agility of a canoe with inflatable buoyancy for 3 hours on the Rouge River, rated "sporty" at 79.51 $ CAD.

79.51 $ CADSee offer

Frequently asked questions

What's the most intense moment on the Rivière Rouge?
The cataraft and canoraft runs are rated "sporty" and put you closest to the water, which means the biggest waves hit hardest. Those 3-hour sessions on the Rouge River are designed for paddlers who want maximum contact with the rapids, not a relaxed float.
Do I need rafting experience to book?
Not for the guided rafting with Nouveau Monde Rafting, which is open to everybody. The cataraft and canoraft trips from Propulsion Rafting are rated "sporty" and require a baseline of physical fitness, but no prior whitewater experience is listed as mandatory.
What's the price difference between the calm and intense options?
The entry-level guided raft starts at 61.66 $ CAD. The cataraft and canoraft sessions top out at 79.51 $ CAD. That's less than 18 $ CAD separating the most accessible option from the most intense one on the same river.
How far is the Rivière Rouge from Montreal?
The meeting points are in Grenville-sur-la-Rouge, Quebec. It's roughly a 90-minute drive from Montreal, making it a realistic day trip from the city.
What's the difference between a cataraft and a canoraft?
Both are smaller, more agile vessels than a standard raft, which means they respond more directly to the river's current and hit rapids harder. The cataraft uses two inflatable pontoons, while the canoraft is a hybrid inflatable canoe. Both are rated "sporty" and priced at 79.51 $ CAD for 3 hours.
Are the tours available in both English and French?
Yes. All 4 tours, from both Nouveau Monde Rafting and Propulsion Rafting, are conducted in both English and French.

Practical info

Season

May – September

Equipment

Wear a swimsuit under quick-dry clothes and bring a change of clothes for after. For the "sporty" cataraft and canoraft sessions, secure footwear that can get fully wet is essential. All operators provide helmets and personal flotation devices.

Getting there

All tours depart from Grenville-sur-la-Rouge, Quebec: Nouveau Monde Rafting is at 25 chemin des Sept Chutes, and Propulsion Rafting operates from 619 Chemin de la Rivière-Rouge, roughly a 90-minute drive from Montreal.

See also

White Water Rafting elsewhere

Lake Serre PonçonBovecVerdon GorgeOmišLa Plagne, ParadiskiSamoëns, Le Grand MassifAroucaJasper

Other activities in Laurentians

Quad BikingVia Ferrata

Updated on 3 March 2026