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The Coppermine River follows the treeline from the central barrenlands to the Arctic Ocean at the hamlet of Kugluktuk. This Rafting Getaway opens up the opportunity to paddle this incredible river without the prerequisites of whitewater canoe experience. Focusing on the section of the Coppermine with the most whitewater, you will paddle down this Canadian Heritage River, renowned for its wildlife and fascinating history, camping riverside and enjoying the amazing scenery. Caribou and muskoxen graze along the shores as we work our way through fun class I-III rapids, some flatwater, and a lazy river current. There is remarkable bird life, including nesting golden eagles and gyrfalcons. The Arctic char fishing can be exceptional. The river moves through rolling hills, steep-walled canyons. and past towering cliffs, and you will have time to take it all in. The trees dwindle until we paddle out onto the true barrens beneath the midnight sun. Our last camp is at Bloody Falls, in sight of the ocean. Finally we’ll paddle to the sea. We’ll spend the night in the Inuit hamlet of Kugluktuk before returning to Yellowknife by plane the following day. This trip is a good choice for those looking to experience an epic landscape and river of the Arctic who do not have as much whitewater experience.
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