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
- 238KM Days
Accomodation
- Wilderness Camping
Guided
- Yes
Outfitted
- Fully
Special Interest
- Photography
- Wildlife Viewing
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Adventure Level
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Itinerary
Meeting Place
Yellowknife Airport
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Day 1:
Welcome to the Northwest Territories! Our staff will greet you at the airport and bring you to your hotel or B&B. After all guests arrive into Yellowknife we will provide a thorough orientation session for your Package, meet other guests and meet your guides. The evening is yours to enjoy.
Day 2:
Today we start our 650km road trip to Fort Simpson, we will see the world’s biggest wild buffalo. After lunch in Fort Providence, we arrive into the community . Upon arrival, you will check in B&B, and then we all meet for dinner. The evening is yours to enjoy or join our tour of the community.
Day 3:
After breakfast, hold a safety meeting and a traditional prayer ceremony, we are on the river! We will arrive at our first camping spot mid-afternoon where we will set up our tents and our camp. A relatively easy first day, to give everyone the chance to become familiar with canoeing and the river.
Day 4:
The next 5 days and nights we continue our canoe journey following in the footsteps of Sir Alexander Mackenzie and his men who canoed this same river over 230 years ago! What you are seeing with each passing kilometer is exactly what Alexander Mackenzie would have seen back in 1789!
Day 5:
During this day , we come to where the river starts to narrow and the current gets faster! Early morning breakfasts, lunch on the river when all the canoes are together and then a delicious dinner meal on the shore and some time to relax.
Day 6:
During this day , Take some time to yourself and reflect on your journey then sit around the campfire to share stories, enjoy your soothing chamomile tea and then crawl into your tent for a good night’s sleep out under the stars on the shores of the mighty Mackenzie River!
Day 7:
During this day and nights, we continue our journey.Evenings are time to relax and reflect, gather around the campfire to share stories, enjoy your soothing chamomile tea, afterwards crawl into tent for a good sleep on the mighty Mackenzie River!
Day 8:
After 7 days of canoeing and camping on the river we arrive into the community of Wrigley, our destination. Arriving late afternoon, We will be waiting for you and after packing up the canoes and gear we are on the road back for 2.5hr drive to Fort Simpson. And check in B&B for a good rest tonight!
Day 9:
Enjoy the wonders of the Deh Cho today, you can choose the optional day flight tour in the world famous Nahanni National Park, or explore around, maybe take in a round of golf on Northwest Territories most beautiful golf course or just relax and walk and enjoy the historic community of Fort Simpson.
Day 10:
After breakfast, it’s road trip time! Sit back and enjoy the scenery of Canada’s north in our comfortable air conditioned tour vans on our way back to Yellowknife.
Dates & Packages
9-10 Day – Women’s Retreat Canoe Package (238kms)
