Chaudieres Rapids - Sewer Wave

Chaudière Rapids have a playspot on the Quebec side of the Ottawa River that is seldom used. It is generally best in the winter or in the spring when the levels are falling. A storm drain empties out into the abutting eddy and hence the playspot gets its name "Sewer Wave".
The put-in is at the end of Begin street, where you can park, and walk to the river. Google Link - Sewer Wave.
It is a forgiving breaking wave with eddy access on the river left. These waves are great for all types of wave moves like spins, blunts, and backstabs, mcnasty's and airscrews. If the water temperature is right it is a decent spot for beginners to learn. It is very comparable to Pushbutton on the upper Ottawa River but it is wider.
The waves are best between 58.4 and 58.7 on the Britannia Gauge. As levels fall the waves further downstream become shallower and there is the potential of hitting rocks. At around 58.45, two other surfable waves show up so if you flush, you can surf again on the way down!

This is a class II-III playspot. It is a close swim to shore, however, make sure that you are wearing the appropriate cold water gear in the spring or earplugs after a rainstorm.

Here are pictures at 58.45 and a video of Adam Chappell at 58.6