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.
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Overview
Trip Highlights
- Barrenlands scenery
- Challenging whitewater
- Abundant Arctic wildlife
- Delicious trail meals and snacks
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.
- Visit Website
- 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
- Whitewater Class III
Destination
- North America
Length
- 16 Days
Accomodation
- Wilderness Camping
Guided
- Yes
Outfitted
- Fully
Special Interest
- Wildlife Viewing
- Intermediate
Adventure Level
Itinerary
Meeting Place
Yellowknife, NWT
Meeting in Yellowknife, NWT, we weigh in for the next day's float plane flight to the River. Day 2- 14 is spent paddling northwards through small lakes and gentle currents picking up speed to exciting rapids and canyons. On day 15 we paddle from Bloody Falls to Kugluktuk to fly out the next day.
Dates & Packages
NWT & Nunavut - Coppermine River Canoe Trip
Guides 1:6 ratio
Accommodation (double occupancy)
• 1 night in Yellowknife, NWT, Day 1
• 1 night in Kugluktuk, Nunavut, Day 15
• 13 nights wilderness camping
Meals
• Day 15 dinner plus Day 16 breakfast and lunch in Kugluktuk
• Delicious trail meals and snacks from Day 2 lunch to Day 15 lunch
Canoeing Equipment
• expedition canoes with spray decks and knee pads
• paddles, throw bags
• paddling suit (semi-dry), PFD, paddling helmet
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)
Transportation Included
• ground shuttle from Yellowknife airport to hotel - Day 1
• charter flight from Yellowknife to Coppermine River - Day 2
• ground shuttle to Kugluktuk airport - Day 16
• 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.
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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.
Learn MoreOur 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!
Learn MoreEquipment & 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!
Learn More
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!
Learn More