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
- Whitewater Canoeing
- Canoe Tripping
- Risk Management
- Navigation
- Camp Cooking
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
- Kayaking
- Canoeing
Activity
- Recreation
- Whitewater
- Expedition
- Sea Kayaking & Touring
- Lakewater Canoeing
- Canoe Tripping
- River Running
- Rescue
Experience/Service
- Instruction or Skills Clinic
Waterway
- Big Lakes
- Rivers and Streams (no whitewater)
- Whitewater Class I
- Whitewater Class II
- Whitewater Class III
Destination
- North America
Length
- 8 Days or More
Accomodation
- Wilderness Camping
Guided
- No
Outfitted
- Fully
Special Interest
- Women
- Youth
- Wilderness Gourmet
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Accreditation
- Skills Certification
Adventure Level
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Itinerary
Meeting Place
Jackpine Paddle Base
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
A tentative schedule for the 2021 Northern Guide Training Program is below:
Day 1:
Day 1: Meet-up in Yellowknife, Orientation Days 2-4: Whitewater & Lake Canoe Courses, Yellowknife Area + Kakisa River Days 5-8: Trip preparation, drive to Fort Smith Days 9-18: Whitewater canoe trip on the Taltson River Day 19: Return to Yellowknife, Program wrap-up
Dates & Packages
Northern Guide Training Program
What Guests Are Saying
This hands on face paced dynamic learning opportunity was the exact type of experience I needed as a hands on learner. The navigating + camping portions of the trip were also very informative in both learning new ways of navigation as well as how to respect the land we are using. Highly recommend this program.
- Matthew D Mitchell, YellowknifeLeave 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