Little Nahanni River

Naatsihchoh Nahanni National Park NWT (Black Feather)

If whitewater is what you are after, the Łáhtanįlį Deé (Little Nahanni River) will be sure to please. Starting at ‘Flat Lakes’, the Little Nahanni offers 85km of the most technical paddling of all the Nahɂą Dehé (South Nahanni) tributaries. This is an excellent trip for confident, experienced whitewater paddlers.

Although smaller than the upper stretch of the South Nahanni, it has similar volume and is generally narrower, with steeper drops. There are three canyon sections requiring scouting and likely lining or portaging.

This is an excellent trip for confident, experienced whitewater paddlers.

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Dates, Rates & Availability

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Dates	Trip Fee	Availability
Fri. July 10 - Wed. July 22, 2026	$10,995 CAD until Dec 31*	Book Now

What's Included

Guides

6:1 Ratio

Accommodation

11 nights camping
1 night in Ft. Simpson

Meals

all meals and snacks from Day 1 lunch to Day 12 lunch

Canoeing Equipment

17’ ABS expedition canoes with spray decks and knee pads
paddles, PFDs, throw bags, paddling helmets

Camping Equipment

tents – free standing 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

charter float plane from Fort Simpson to Flat Lakes – Day 1
charter float plane from Rabbitkettle Lake to Fort Simpson – Day 12
ground transfers between Ft Simpson Airport and Black Feather Base / float plane
docks on Day 1
ground transfers on Day 12 and 13 in Ft. Simpson