Nahanni Classic Canoe Expedition

Nahanni National Park, NWT (Black Feather)

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The Nahanni “Classic” is a two-week canoeing trip and the perfect opportunity to paddle the highlights of Nahɂą Dehé (the South Nahanni River). Beginning at Gahnîhthah Mįe (Rabbitkettle Lake), home of the rare “Tufa Mounds”, we will descend Nahɂą Dehé (the South Nahanni River) for 3 days on swift yet non-technical class I whitewater, where you will get the chance to learn and refresh your whitewater paddling skills. This section ends with the awe-inspiring Náįlįcho (Virginia Falls), which pours over a cataract twice the height of Niagara Falls. From there you will paddle through four antecedent canyons that are, in places, deeper than the Grand Canyon and faster flowing, with some class II whitewater.

Named by UNESCO as the very first World Heritage Site, the Nahanni is definitely one of the world’s best canoeing rivers.

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Dates, Rates & Availability

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Dates	Trip Fee	Availability
Fri. July 4 - Thurs. July 17, 2025	$9,695 CAD	Book Now
Fri. July 18 - Thurs. July 31, 2025	$9,695 CAD	Book Now
Fri. Aug 1 - Thurs. Aug 14, 2025	$9,695 CAD	Book Now
Fri. Aug 15 - Thurs. Aug 28, 2025	$9,695 CAD	Book Now
Fri. June 19 - Thurs. July 2, 2026	$9,695 CAD until Dec 31*	Book Now
Fri. July 3 - Thurs. July 16, 2026	$9,695 CAD until Dec 31*	Book Now
Fri. July 17 - Thurs. July 30, 2026	$9,695 CAD until Dec 31*	Book Now
Fri. July 31 - Thurs. Aug 13, 2026	$9,695 CAD until Dec 31*	Book Now
Fri. Aug 14 - Thurs. Aug 27, 2026	$9,695 CAD until Dec 31*	Book Now

What's included

Guides

6:1 ratio

Accommodation

12 nights camping
1 night in Fort Simpson (Day 13)

Meals

all meals and snacks from Day 1 lunch to Day 13 lunch
dinner Day 13 and breakfast Day 14 in Fort Simpson

Canoeing Equipment

ABS expedition canoes with spray decks and knee pads
paddles, PFDs, throw bags, paddling suits & 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 flight from Fort Simpson to Rabbitkettle Lake – Day 1
shuttle of group and gear back to Fort Simpson – Day 13
transportation of guides, group gear, food, etc. to Fort Simpson
ground transfers between Fort Simpson Airport and Black Feather Base / float plane docks at the beginning and end of the trip