In over 40 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!
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- 1 (888) 849-7668
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Overview
Trip Highlights
- wildlife
- enjoyable for whitewater paddlers who have various levels of proficiency
In over 40 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!
- Visit Website
- Request Catalog
- 1 (888) 849-7668
- View all Black Feather Products >
- Reservation Policy
Quick Facts
Paddlesport
- Canoeing
Activity
- Whitewater
- Expedition
- Canoe Tripping
Experience/Service
- Paddling Trip
Waterway
- Whitewater Class I
- Whitewater Class II
Destination
- North America
Length
- 15 Days
Accomodation
- Wilderness Camping
Guided
- Yes
Outfitted
- Fully
Special Interest
- Wildlife Viewing
- Intermediate
Adventure Level
Dates & Packages
Coppermine River Canoe Trip
Guides 5:1 ratio
Accommodation
• 1 night at Great Bear Lake
• 13 nights camping
Meals
• dinner Day 14 and breakfast Day 15 at Plummer’s Lodge
• excellent trail meals and snacks from Day 1 lunch to Day 14 lunch
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)
• charter flight from Yellowknife to Great Bear Lake and return - Days 1 and 15
• charter float plane flight from Great Bear Lake to Coppermine River - Day 1
• charter float plane flight from Kugluktuq to Great Bear Lake - Day 14
• ground transfer to Yellowknife Airport - Day 1 morning
• transportation of guides, group gear, food, return of canoes to Yellowknife, etc.
What Guests Are Saying
We had a fantastic time. Everything went well. I got the impression that it wasn't just luck. Rather that Black Feather manages its business well to ensure a great experience.
- Rob, Ontario, Canada