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
- Prospector Canoes
- Spray Decks
- Whitewater Canoe Training
- Road Shuttles
- Trip Advice
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
- Recreation
- Fishing
- Whitewater
- Expedition
- Canoe Tripping
- River Play
Experience/Service
- Rentals
Destination
- North America
Length
- 12 Days
Accomodation
- Wilderness Camping
Guided
- No
Outfitted
- Fully
Special Interest
- Family
- Women
- Students
- Photography
- Wildlife Viewing
- Wilderness Gourmet
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Accreditation
- Skills Certification
Adventure Level
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Itinerary
Meeting Place
Jackpine Paddle Base
Yellowknife or Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories
Custom dates...you choose!
Day 1:
Fly into Yellowknife, NT
Day 2:
Custom canoe training - whitewater skills and big river rescues
Day 3:
Custom canoe training - whitewater skills and big river rescues
Day 4:
Shuttle from Yellowknife to Fort Simpson - will all rental gear
Day 5:
Start for your self-guided canoe trip on the Nahanni River! Air charter flight from Fort Simpson to the Nahanni National Park Reserve.
Dates & Packages
Nahanni River - Rentals
What Guests Are Saying
The chance to travel through a landscape so untouched and rarely visited was a real privilege and one of the true standout destinations among all my travel experiences.
- Paul Jordan, UKLeave 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.
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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