Keele River

The Keele is one of the most spectacular, yet unknown, rivers in the Northwest Territories. The Keele River system drains a large area of the Mackenzie Mountains between the Nahanni and Mountain Rivers. Our canoe route flows 300 km through beautiful mountain ranges to the Mackenzie River.

The river valley is home to caribou, grizzly bears, Dall sheep, and wolves. This is a fun stretch of river, with current and runnable rapids which are suitable for paddlers of all skill levels. Many swifts and small rapids are easily run in our custom, covered canoes. The river is wide and meanders through beautiful mountain valleys, with breathtaking vistas.

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Dates, Rates & Availability

Prices listed are per person. All trips listed are tentative until confirmed by the Black Feather Office. Click here for our booking, payment and cancellation policies. Please contact us to be put onto a waiting list if your desired trip is full.

Dates	Trip Fee	Availability
Wed. July 2 - Sun. July 13, 2025	$8,795 CAD	Book Now
Wed. July 30 - Sun. Aug 10, 2025	$8,795 CAD	Book Now
Wed. Aug 13 - Sun. Aug 24, 2025	$8,795 CAD	Book Now

What's included

Guides

6:1 ratio

Accommodation

10 nights camping
1 night in Norman Wells

Meals

all meals and snacks from Day 1 lunch to Day 11 lunch

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 Norman Wells to the Keele – Day 1
shuttle of group and gear from the mouth of the Keele River to Norman Wells
transportation of guides, group gear, food, etc. to Norman Wells
ground transfer between Norman Wells Airport and Black Feather Base / float plane