Located in a pristine wilderness environment, the Batiscan is a challenging spring river. There are plenty of exciting rapids,calm stretches to enjoy the scenery, and fine trains of waves for body surfing. Almost as soon as the rafts leave the put in, they hit the first rapid, "Les Trois Roches", that sets the tone of the day on the river. Quickly following is the Rollers, and then miles of continuous wave trains. The latter part of the trip is punctuated by the surging "Chute Pierre Antoine"and culminates at the exciting "Tower" rapid.

Class III to V Rapids

Class III: Large waves, hydraulics, eddies with surging boils, but routes are straigtforward with little objective danger. Advanced water for open canoe without special rigging.

Class IV: Exciting waves and hydraulics, strong eddies, routes requiring precise manoeuver, long wave trains. Not recommanded for open canoes, advanced water for kayakers.

Class V: Heavy whitewater with serious objective hazards, steep drops, heavy volume, exploding waves, major hydraulics. Precision manoeuver with no errors are required.