North Star Adventures Ltd is a 100% Indigenous owned and operated, Yellowknife based company. We have seen Yellowknife grow from a small town to today’s modern city of 20,000. We are also from the communities all across the North, having lived, played and worked there. We know Yellowknife, we know the North!
Overview
Trip Highlights
- Indigenous guides & genuine Indigenous culture
- Northern wildlife and North American game bird viewing
- Amazing photography opportunities!
- Everything provided, just bring friends and family
- Jun, Jul-24hr daylight phenomenon! Mid of Aug to Sep-amazing Aurora!
North Star Adventures Ltd is a 100% Indigenous owned and operated, Yellowknife based company. We have seen Yellowknife grow from a small town to today’s modern city of 20,000. We are also from the communities all across the North, having lived, played and worked there. We know Yellowknife, we know the North!
Quick Facts
Paddlesport
- Canoeing
Activity
- Whitewater
- Canoe Tripping
Experience/Service
- Paddling Trip
Waterway
- Whitewater Class I
Destination
- North America
Length
- 272kms Days
Accomodation
- Wilderness Camping
Guided
- Yes
Outfitted
- Fully
Special Interest
- Photography
- Wildlife Viewing
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Adventure Level
Itinerary
Meeting Place
Yellowknife Airport
Yellowknife, NT
Day 1:
After an early breakfast we board our charter flight to Tulita. Soon after arriving into Tulita, we will hike up the iconic Bear Rock. After a 3-4hr hike we reach the top and are rewarded with a spectacular view of the Mackenzie River, the Bear River ad the Mackenzie Mountains for miles and miles!
Day 2:
The next 2 days and nights we continue our journey, the very same journey Sir Alexander Mackenzie and his men did 232 years ago! Early morning breakfasts, lunch on river when we ”raft” the canoes together and delicious dinner meals on the shore. Evenings are time to relax and reflect.
Day 3:
The next day we continue our journey, the very same journey Sir Alexander Mackenzie and his men did 232 years ago! Early morning breakfasts, lunch on river when we ”raft” the canoes together and delicious dinner meals on the shore. Evenings are time to relax and reflect.
Day 4:
The this days and nights we continue our canoe journey enjoying the Mackenzie River . On the 3rd day we arrive into Norman Wells, an oil industry town and canoe by the made made islands. We will have some time go into town and get a restaurant meal.
Day 5:
The this days and nights we continue our canoe journey enjoying the Mackenzie River . On the 3rd day we arrive into Norman Wells, an oil industry town and canoe by the made made islands. We will have some time go into town and get a restaurant meal.
Day 6:
The this days and nights we continue our canoe journey enjoying the Mackenzie River . On the 3rd day we arrive into Norman Wells, an oil industry town and canoe by the made made islands. We will have some time go into town and get a restaurant meal.
Day 7:
The this days and nights we continue our canoe journey enjoying the Mackenzie River . On the 3rd day we arrive into Norman Wells, an oil industry town and canoe by the made made islands. We will have some time go into town and get a restaurant meal.
Day 8:
The this days and nights we continue our canoe journey enjoying the Mackenzie River . On the 3rd day we arrive into Norman Wells, an oil industry town and canoe by the made made islands. We will have some time go into town and get a restaurant meal.
Day 9:
The this days and nights we continue our canoe journey enjoying the Mackenzie River . On the 3rd day we arrive into Norman Wells, an oil industry town and canoe by the made made islands. We will have some time go into town and get a restaurant meal.
Day 10:
After breakfast, and after a wonderful day in this very picturesque community you will board your charter aircraft for a scenic flight back to Yellowknife. Back into Yellowknife, check into your hotel or B&B and enjoy a delicious wrap up dinner to reminisce some more.