Jackpine Paddle is 100% northern-owned. Explore the Canadian North on a guided expedition trip. Rent a canoe or kayak for a trip of your own. We would be happy to assist you in finding the trip of a lifetime whether it be herds of muskox, northern lights, true wilderness, or all of the above. Remember, Life is Better Outside!
Overview
Trip Highlights
- Rare Arctic Raptors
- Big Volume Rapids
- Archaeologically-Rich Region
- Rolling Tundra Landscapes
- Swim in the Arctic Ocean
Jackpine Paddle is 100% northern-owned. Explore the Canadian North on a guided expedition trip. Rent a canoe or kayak for a trip of your own. We would be happy to assist you in finding the trip of a lifetime whether it be herds of muskox, northern lights, true wilderness, or all of the above. Remember, Life is Better Outside!
Quick Facts
Paddlesport
- Canoeing
Activity
- Fishing
- Whitewater
- Expedition
- Canoe Tripping
Experience/Service
- Paddling Trip
Waterway
- Whitewater Class III
Destination
- North America
Length
- 15 Days
Accomodation
- Wilderness Camping
Guided
- Yes
Outfitted
- Fully
Special Interest
- Family
- Women
- Youth
- Photography
- Wildlife Viewing
- Wilderness Gourmet
- Intermediate
Adventure Level
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Itinerary
Meeting Place
Jackpine Paddle Base
Yellowknife, NT
The barrenlands give birth to the Coppermine River, a Canadian Heritage River that jostles through a rock-ribbed landscape, bound for the far Arctic.
Day 1:
We depart Yellowknife for a charter flight to the Coppermine River
Day 2:
Explore the area downstream of the confluence with Fairy Lake River confluence.
Day 3:
After a full day of paddling, go for an evening hike, checking out a well-known site for muskoxen grazing.
Day 4:
Excellent fly-fishing for arctic grayling and the prized arctic char as we make our way across the Arctic circle.
Day 5:
Easy-going swifts and lazy sections of river allow for a warm-up prior to the high volume rapids known as Rocky Defile.
Day 6:
Home to the Bluenose East caribou herd, you should keep your eyes peeled for this keystone species, along with grizzlies patrolling flat-topped mountains along our route.
Day 7:
This wild, wide-open country is also host to moose that plod along the river and muskox that congregating along nearby tundra slopes.
Day 8:
Paddle down the exciting Muskox Rapids, perhaps camping at an incredible Arctic Char fishing hole.
Day 9:
Navigate the high-volume Sandstone Rapids.
Day 10:
Looking backing the treeline is left behind giving way to open tundra hills ideal for spotting moose, caribou, muskox, fox, wolverine and bear.
Day 11:
Eventually we arrive at the fabled Bloody Falls where a local cultural interpreter will host us for an engaging evening.
Day 12:
Arrival in Kugluktuk.
Day 13:
Cultural programming and traditional meal in Kugluktuk.
Day 14:
Depart Kugluktuk on Day 14 with a chartered flight back to Plummer's Lodge on Great Bear Lake where we enjoy our final night in the Arctic.
Day 15:
After a hearty breakfast the next morning, our charter will return us to Yellowknife on the shores of Great Slave Lake.
Dates & Packages
Coppermine River
What Guests Are Saying
Our trip logistics were well-organized and the food was plentiful, varied and good. The gear was first-class – especially the canoes, tents, and shelter dome (the red igloo). On the guiding side, Dan’s expertise was top notch, both on the water and in camp. We also enjoyed his enthusiasm, and appreciated his flexibility.
- George & MC, CanadaLeave a review
Company Overview
By choosing to join a trip with us, you are supporting the local economy of the Northwest Territories. As the only northern-owned paddling outfitter offering arctic wilderness expeditions, we appreciate your support.
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Company Overview
By choosing to join a trip with us, you are supporting the local economy of the Northwest Territories. As the only northern-owned paddling outfitter offering arctic wilderness expeditions, we appreciate your support.
Learn MoreOur Team
The North is a spectacular place to explore, so why not discover it with Northerners? We employ experienced guides who live in the Northwest Territories, with deep roots on our rivers and lakes. Based out of Yellowknife, NT, we know that when it comes to the North, there is no other place like it.
Learn More
Our Team
The North is a spectacular place to explore, so why not discover it with Northerners? We employ experienced guides who live in the Northwest Territories, with deep roots on our rivers and lakes. Based out of Yellowknife, NT, we know that when it comes to the North, there is no other place like it.
Learn MoreOur Services
We offer: - Fully Guided Expeditions - Rentals & Shuttles - Paddle Canada Courses - Youth Paddle Camps!
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Our Services
We offer: - Fully Guided Expeditions - Rentals & Shuttles - Paddle Canada Courses - Youth Paddle Camps!
Learn MoreCompany History
On March 2, 2019, after an eleven month battle with cancer, Alex Hall passed away peacefully at home in Fort Smith. Before Alex passed away, he handed the reins of Canoe Arctic Inc. to fellow northerner Dan Wong. For 2020 and beyond, Jackpine Paddle will proudly carry on the legacy of Canoe Arctic Inc. on the Thelon River and its major tributaries.
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Company History
On March 2, 2019, after an eleven month battle with cancer, Alex Hall passed away peacefully at home in Fort Smith. Before Alex passed away, he handed the reins of Canoe Arctic Inc. to fellow northerner Dan Wong. For 2020 and beyond, Jackpine Paddle will proudly carry on the legacy of Canoe Arctic Inc. on the Thelon River and its major tributaries.
Learn More