Churchill River (Black Feather)
Churchill River (Black Feather)
Churchill River (Black Feather)

The Churchill River is uniquely a series of lakes joined by rapids or falls. Flowing over the Precambrian Shield, it passes through a forested landscape of rock outcroppings and muskeg. The rapids are generally short and ledge-like in nature. The more difficult rapids can be easily navigated. Photographic opportunities abound along the entire length of the trip. Look for bald eagles and white pelicans fishing below rapids, moose wading in the shallows, black bears wandering along the shore and enjoy evening concerts by common loons. You will also see ancient rock paintings of the first inhabitants of the Churchill area. Surprisingly, by August, the Churchill River’s water temperature reaches about 18 degrees celsius, so swimming is usually a pleasure! This trip is run in partnership with our friends at Churchill River Canoe Outfitters.

This trip is great for those with some basic whitewater experience.

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Dates, Rates & Availability

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Dates Trip Fee Availability
Tues. Aug 5 - Wed. Aug 13, 2025 $4,500 CAD Book Now

What's included

Map

Guides

  • 6:1 ratio
Accommodation

Accommodation

  • 2 nights in Missinipe on Day 1 & 8 (double occupancy)
Meals

Meals

  • all meals and snacks from Day 2 lunch to Day 12 breakfast
  • meals in Missinipe on Day 1, 2, 8 and 9
Equipment

Canoeing Equipment

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

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

Safety Equipment

  • first aid, safety, river rescue, and repair kits
  • communications equipment (satellite phone)
Transportation

Local Transportation

  • ground transfer from Saskatoon to Missinipe on Day 1 and back on Day 9
  • charter float plane flight from Missinipe to start of the river trip on Day 2
  • ground transfer from Otter Rapids to Missinipe on Day 8
  • transportation of guides, group gear, food, etc. to Saskatoon

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