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
- Northern Lights
- Spectacular Cliffs
- World-Class Fishing
- Remote Northern Wilderness
- Small Group Sizes
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
Activity
- Recreation
- Fishing
- Expedition
- Sea Kayaking & Touring
Experience/Service
- Paddling Trip
Waterway
- Big Lakes
Destination
- North America
Length
- 9 Days
Accomodation
- Wilderness Camping
Guided
- Yes
Outfitted
- Fully
Special Interest
- Family
- Women
- Youth
- Students
- Photography
- Wildlife Viewing
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Adventure Level
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Itinerary
Meeting Place
Jackpine Paddle Base
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
If the North has been on your bucket list for ages, the majestic East Arm offers a place like no others: unspoiled, remote, and iconic.
Day 1:
In the morning, we board our boat shuttle to the East Arm. As our fast and comfortable boat powers out of Yellowknife Bay, we get a great view of the spectacular Canadian Shield as we travel deeper into remote wilderness.
Day 2:
Once at camp on a majestic rocky island, we take in our new surroundings: pristine air and clear deep water. It doesn't take long to reel in our first lake trout. Fish fry for dinner?
Day 3:
We spend our days moving to a new location each day, setting up camp on beautiful natural sites on the subarctic shield.
Day 4:
As we work our way to the North end of Etthen Island, the scenery grows bolder.
Day 5:
Spectacular granite cliffs rise along the shore. We are treated to Aurora that dances in the sky above our tents. The fishing is non-stop, and world-class. If the weather permits, we cross over to Utsingi Point for a day trip to hike and explore this stunning peninsula.
Day 6:
We paddle around the North end of Etthen Island and are treated to spectacular granite cliffs rising along the shore. It's a breath-taking and stunning scene that few will ever experience.
Day 7:
We continue to paddle South, enjoying some of the most unique and beautiful campsites in the Northwest Territories.
Day 8:
Perfect paddling on the profound blue depths off Etthen island will offer exciting days. Often, we spot wildlife such as moose or bears. Eventually, we are back to our original campsite having successfully completed our 70 km circumnavigation of Etthen Island.
Day 9:
One last chance to pick our fill of wild berries before the boat shuttle roars in to whisk us 200 km back to the nearest civilization of Yellowknife. After hot showers we meet up in town for cold celebratory beers and final farewells!
Dates & Packages
East Arm | Great Slave Lake
What Guests Are Saying
We were promised the trip of a lifetime and that is exactly what was delivered. The beauty of this rugged untamed wilderness is something that has to be experienced to be understood. Venturing out into the vastness of the Great Slave wilderness by kayak imparted a humbling sense of vulnerability.
- Luke Schubert, Canada | East Arm ExpeditionLeave 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.
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