Over the course of 50 years of providing adventure travel holidays, we have paddled and hiked thousands of kilometers with countless satisfied customers. We've learned how to make your trip very special. Over 70% of our clientele are returning participants! Join us this season for an incredible adventure - challenge yourself, make new friends, experience something new, laugh and create great memories.

Overview

The Hood River is a classic Barren Lands river, flowing northward through a mixture of arctic tundra, granite hills, and sandy eskers that stretch on for miles. Far above the treeline, the river flows for 300 km from its headwaters at Tahikafaaluk Lake to Arctic Sound on the Arctic Ocean. The 14-day paddle is suited to whitewater canoeing enthusiasts; starting with small lakes connected by rocky rapids or swifts and continuing through rapids, canyons and waterfalls.
This region has abundant wildlife such as muskoxen, caribou, grizzly bears, wolves, Peregrine Falcons, and golden eagles. The trip is accessed by float plane via Plummer's Lodge on Great Bear Lake. Moving camp each day, we will descend the river in our custom, covered canoes, negotiating fun and challenging whitewater (up to class III) along the way. A few days are set aside for optional hiking, fishing, or simply taking in the amazing landscape. Riverside scouting and portages are required with a full day set aside to circumvent the mighty Wilberforce Falls. The Barrens scenery, abundant Arctic wildlife, and challenging whitewater make this trip a "must" for the experienced whitewater canoeist.
Starting at
$15995 CAD
Package Price

Trip Highlights

  • Barrenlands scenery
  • abundant Arctic wildlife
  • challenging whitewater
  • delicious snacks and meals

Over the course of 50 years of providing adventure travel holidays, we have paddled and hiked thousands of kilometers with countless satisfied customers. We've learned how to make your trip very special. Over 70% of our clientele are returning participants! Join us this season for an incredible adventure - challenge yourself, make new friends, experience something new, laugh and create great memories.

Quick Facts

Paddlesport

  • Canoeing

Activity

  • Whitewater
  • Expedition
  • Canoe Tripping

Experience/Service

  • Paddling Trip

Waterway

  • Whitewater Class I
  • Whitewater Class II
  • Whitewater Class III

Destination

  • North America

Length

  • 15 Days

Accomodation

  • Wilderness Camping

Guided

  • Yes

Outfitted

  • Fully

Special Interest

  • Photography
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Advanced

Adventure Level

Easier Challenging

Itinerary

Meeting Place

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

Meeting in Yellowknife, NWT, we weigh-in for the next day's float plane flight to the River. Day 3 - 14 is spent paddling northwards through lakes, eskers, rapids and canyons. Enjoy side hikes to fantastic views if weather and group energy align. Day 15 a float plane flys us back to Yellowknife.

Dates & Packages

NWT - Hood River Canoe Trip

Guides: 1:6 ratio; Accommodation (double occupancy): 13 nights camping, Day 1 and Day 15 nights hotel in Yellowknife Meals: All meals and snacks from Day 2 lunch to Day 15 lunch Equipment: Safety & rescue gear, whitewater outfitted Canoes, PFDs, helmets, semi-dry suits, double tents, kitchen equipment, and storage containers for group equipment. Transportation: return airfare to the Hood River from Yellowknife, hotel-airport shuttle service

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Our Team

Our team is ready to work with you, from your first call to the office or online booking, all the way to the expedition's final day. We know how to take care of the details so you can just relax and enjoy an incredible experience in some of the most amazing places on earth! With 50 years of experience you know you are in good hands.

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Our Team

Our team is ready to work with you, from your first call to the office or online booking, all the way to the expedition's final day. We know how to take care of the details so you can just relax and enjoy an incredible experience in some of the most amazing places on earth! With 50 years of experience you know you are in good hands.

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Our Services

Black Feather provides exceptional wilderness adventure holidays for individuals and small groups. We specialize in remote, northern expeditions - from sea kayaking in Greenland to basecamping on the arctic ice at the floe edge, to hiking across incredible tunda and canoeing Canada's wildest and most beautiful rivers, we have the trip for you!

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Our Services

Black Feather provides exceptional wilderness adventure holidays for individuals and small groups. We specialize in remote, northern expeditions - from sea kayaking in Greenland to basecamping on the arctic ice at the floe edge, to hiking across incredible tunda and canoeing Canada's wildest and most beautiful rivers, we have the trip for you!

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Equipment & Outfitting

Black Feather is a leader in gear innovation - many of the items you see in use today were conceived by us! We update our trip equipment constantly, and as our guides come up with better and more streamlined systems we adapt them into our program. You can feel safe and well-taken care of with equipment that supports you in the wilderness!

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Equipment & Outfitting

Black Feather is a leader in gear innovation - many of the items you see in use today were conceived by us! We update our trip equipment constantly, and as our guides come up with better and more streamlined systems we adapt them into our program. You can feel safe and well-taken care of with equipment that supports you in the wilderness!

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