The Rivière de la Tortue is a small river located in the Montreal suburbs, flowing through the municipalities of Candiac and Delson in Quebec. The river passes through a mix of forested sections and urban areas, eventually reaching the bay of the St. Lawrence River at its downstream end, where paddlers can explore the beginning of the bay before returning upstream.

One access point is located at Parc Mermoz in Delson, where a dock provides relatively easy entry to the water. Paddlers should be aware that a sign at this location restricts access to human-powered watercraft only, though the sign has been noted as not particularly visible. The river is well-suited to kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards. Additional launch sites with car and bicycle parking are available along the Sentier de la Rivière-de-la-Tortue, a linear trail that runs approximately 1.5 kilometres along the riverbanks west of Candiac.

The river is characterized as calm and quiet, making it accessible to paddlers of beginner to intermediate skill levels. The surrounding landscape includes green spaces and urban parks, with the trail infrastructure along the banks designed to provide public access to the waterfront. The Turtle River Trail development has opened up previously underutilized shoreline areas, creating public quays that serve as launch points for kayaks and small boats.

From a fishing perspective, the river supports populations of smallmouth bass, walleye, and northern pike, which may be of interest to paddlers who also fish. The upper section of the river offers a route that transitions between forested corridors and the town of Delson, providing some variety in the paddling environment. A recommended approach is to paddle downstream to where the river meets the St. Lawrence bay, then return upstream, making it a straightforward out-and-back trip suitable for a half-day outing.