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 three-week Nahanni "Whitewater" trip is the ultimate whitewater canoe expedition for the intermediate to advanced whitewater paddler. The route follows the entire river from the headwaters to the mouth at the confluence with the Liard River. The Nahanni River's source is the Moose Ponds - high alpine lakes surrounded by the lofty peaks of the Mackenzie Mountains.
The creek that drains the Moose Ponds explodes into one of the finest stretches of whitewater anywhere for loaded tripping canoes. We'll spend our first week paddling the Rock Gardens - a stretch of 90 kilometers where the river drops over 650 metres. There is almost continual whitewater (Class 1 to 3+), with some noteworthy rapids such as Initiation, Eye of the Needle, and Hollywood to challenge the experienced canoeist. The adrenalin of the Rock Gardens is addictive and adds to the excitement of exploring this remote part of the Nahanni. The river calms near the confluence with the Little Nahanni River. We continue downstream and spend two weeks paddling the canyons of Nahanni National Park. This part of the trip is highlighted by fun Class I and 2 whitewater, spectacular canyons, interesting day hikes up tributary canyons, and exploring Virginia Falls.
Starting at
$7995 CAD
Package Price

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
  • Canoe Tripping

Experience/Service

  • Paddling Trip

Waterway

  • Whitewater Class III

Destination

  • North America

Length

  • 3 Weeks

Accomodation

  • Wilderness Camping

Guided

  • Yes

Outfitted

  • Fully

Special Interest

  • Advanced

Adventure Level

Easier Challenging

Dates & Packages

Nahanni River 3 Week Whitewater Canoe Trip


Guides 5:1 ratio

Accommodation
• 19 nights camping •
1 night at Lindberg Landing - Day 20

Meals
• excellent trail meals and snacks from Day 1 lunch to Day 20 lunch
• dinner Day 20 and breakfast Day 21 at the Lindbergs

Canoeing Equipment
• custom 17’ ABS expedition canoes with spray decks and knee pads
• paddles, PFDs, throw bags, paddling helmets

Camping Equipment
• tents: free-standing, custom expedition dome tents - 2 per tent
• "kitchen": tarp, fire box, cooking stoves, utensils, dishes, etc.
• containers for food and group equipment

Safety Equipment
• first aid, safety, river rescue, and repair kits
• communications equipment (satellite phone)

What Guests Are Saying

It was a great trip. The whitewater was exhilarating. I really enjoyed being away in the north for an extended period of time.

- Dave, Alberta, Canada
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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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