Nahanni Rock Gardens

Nahanni National Park, NWT (Black Feather)

This three week canoe trip follows the entire Tehjeh Deé (the South Nahanni River) from the headwaters at Nááts’įhch’oh Tué (Moose Ponds) to the mouth at the confluence with the Liard River.

We’ll spend our first week paddling the Rock Gardens – a stretch of 90 kilometers where the river drops over 650 metres. There is almost continuous Class I – III+ whitewater to challenge the experienced canoeist. We continue downstream and spend two weeks paddling the canyons of Nahanni National Park Reserve. This part of the trip is highlighted by fun Class I and II whitewater, spectacular canyons, interesting day hikes up tributary canyons, and exploring Náįlįcho (Virginia Falls).

Want to Learn More?

Click here to access a detailed trip package with an itinerary and a full list of inclusions and exclusions for our 2025 dates, click here for 2025. To access recommended packing & rentals list, click here.

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
Thurs. July 3 - Fri. July 25, 2025	$10,495 CAD until Oct. 31*	Book Now

Paddling the 'Rock Gardens' with Black Feather

What's included

Guides

6:1 ratio

Accommodation

21 nights camping
1 night in Fort Simpson – Day 22

Meals

all meals and snacks from Day 1 lunch to Day 22 lunch
dinner Day 22 and breakfast Day 23 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 Norman Wells to Mooseponds – Day 1
shuttle of group and gear to Fort Simpson – Day 22
transportation of guides, group gear, food, etc. to Norman Wells
ground transfers between Norman Wells and Fort Simpson Airports and Black Feather Base / float plane docks at the beginning and end of the trip