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Playspot: Canada, Quebec, River Richelieu, Chambly's Waves.

What's it like

Two waves on the river Richelieu. The first one is green (7 meters wide, 1.5 meters high). No eddie for this one; you have to walk back up-river (it's worth it though). The second one is just below the first one and is sometimes a green wave and sometimes a breaking wave, depending on the water level. This one does have a large eddie.

Best time is mid March until the end of May.

How to get there

From Montreal, driving on the 10, take the exit 'Chambly' and follow direction Chambly until you get to a lake. Now turn right and you'll pass an old fortress. Turn left at a flower shop and park beside the dam. The playspot is 100 meters after this old dam. You can put in right after the dam and walk back to the car through the park.

More info

There is a kayak school 'Ca flotte kayak'.

Events

Chambly Rodeo every year in spring.

Info sources

Julie Dion

Nearest weather station (°C): Alburgh, VT, United States Daily Hourly Apr 06 8 2 6 1.8 Rain, Partially cloudy Apr 07 6 -2 3 0 Partially cloudy Apr 08 2 -2 0 5.5 Snow, Overcast Apr 09 3 -4 -1 0 Partially cloudy Apr 10 8 -1 3 0.3 Snow, Partially cloudy Apr 11 9 4 6 1.2 Rain, Overcast Apr 12 11 4 7 1.2 Overcast Apr 13 10 5 7 0.9 Snow, Partially cloudy Apr 14 10 2 5 1.1 Partially cloudy Apr 15 8 4 5 21.2 Overcast Apr 16 6 3 5 9.2 Overcast Apr 17 10 1 5 0 Clear Apr 18 10 2 6 0 Partially cloudy Apr 19 10 7 8 3.6 Overcast Apr 20 17 8 12 1.2 Overcast Apr 21 25 13 16 1.5 Overcast Credit