Canoe & Hike Expeditions

Must-do river trips for paddlers

Award winning canoe based river journeys on the most iconic rivers in northern Canada.

We lead fully guided canoe journeys on world-class rivers in Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. These wilderness rivers comprise the list of legendary northern descents of which all paddlers dream. Most have exhilarating whitewater combined with tranquil paddling and a few are flatwater only. We have planned these expeditions to maximize your enjoyment of the highlights of each river and our experienced and knowledgeable guides go far beyond the typical canoe trip in sharing with you hidden secrets and lore of each one, including flora, fauna and unique phenomena. Most importantly, they allow you the adventurer, to select your level of engagement and comfort in camp.

Our trips are multi-activity

Your time on the river each day will vary, leaving plenty of time for other pursuits such as: hiking, fishing, photography, and enjoying the midnight sun.

Your trip of a lifetime!

We spare no expense treating you to the absolute best canoeing adventures with expert, knowledgeable guides, fresh cuisine and the best equipment.

Two paddlers canoeing through rapids on the Nahanni River

Canoe & Hike

Nahanni Canyons From Virginia Falls One Week Trip – Canyon Kingdom

Trip Length: 7 days
Craft: Canoe, Raft, Kayak
Cost: $8,895 (CAD)

A Nahanni River experience is on every paddler's “bucket list.” Limited time? You can still enjoy the iconic features of this world-renowned river.

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Nahanni Canyons From Virginia Falls 12-Day Trip – Canyon Kingdom & More Hiking

Trip Length: 11 days
Craft: Canoe, Raft, Kayak
Cost: $9,895 (CAD)

Experience the legendary Nahanni River on an extended trip. Take the extra time to fully savour all of the Nahanni’s iconic features.

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Best of the Nahanni: 10 Day Canoe Adventure

Trip Length: 9 days
Craft: Canoe
Cost: $8,995 (CAD)

Journey through some of the world's most spectacular geography. Starting with one on one canoeing instruction, our experienced and professional guide team ensure your Nahanni River expedition is comfortable, safe and creates memories that will last a lifetime.

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Canoeing the Broken Skull River

Broken Skull River: 12 Day Canoeing Adventure

Trip Length: 12 days
Craft: Canoe
Cost: $9,640 (CAD)

With exciting but approachable rapids, easy access to the alpine and hidden hot-springs this wild river begs for exploration.

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Broken Skull River: 23 Day Canoe Adventure

Trip Length: 23 days
Craft: Canoe
Cost: $10,395 (CAD)

This expedition offers a chance to experience two of Canada's most remote and spectacular National Parks.

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Mountain River Rafting: Mackenzie Mountains, Canyons and Whitewater

Trip Length: 12 days
Craft: Raft
Cost: $10,260 (CAD)

An exciting opportunity for those without advanced whitewater canoe skills to enjoy a spectacular northern river adventure experience by raft.

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Coppermine River by Raft or Canoe

Trip Length: 16 days
Craft: Canoe, Raft
Cost: $13,925 (CAD)

Flowing to the Arctic Ocean, the Coppermine is famous for Gyrfalcons, Peregrine Falcons, Rough-legged Hawks, and eagles. Experience the wildlife and beauty of the "Land of the Midnight Sun.”

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Rafting the Soper River in Nunavut, Canada.

Soper River – Baffin Island Wilderness and Culture

Trip Length: 9 days
Craft: Canoe, Raft
Cost: $ (CAD)

Combine the best of cultural exploration on Baffin Island with paddling on the Soper River in northeastern Canada!

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Two Week Nahanni River Classic Whitewater Canoe Adventure

Trip Length: 13 days
Craft: Canoe
Cost: $9,595 (CAD)

A classic 14 day journey for the canoeing enthusiast. Enjoy hiking, wildlife, wildflowers, geology and history.

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Nahanni River Flatwater Canoeing to Virginia Falls

Trip Length: 8 days
Craft: Canoe
Cost: $8,365 (CAD)

The perfect way for novice canoeists to experience the legendary Nahanni River.

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Nahanni Whitewater Canoeing: Moose Ponds Expedition – 3 Weeks

Trip Length: 21 days
Craft: Canoe
Cost: $10,395 (CAD)

Canoe the legendary Nahanni from its headwaters – an exhilarating and Class III whitewater adventure for skilled paddlers.

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Wind River Canoeing Expedition – Friendly Whitewater and Mountain Hiking

Trip Length: 13 days
Craft: Canoe
Cost: $8,855 (CAD)

An arctic mountain river renowned for its tremendous hiking and "friendly" whitewater – ideal for intermediate canoeists interested in exploring the beauty that surrounds the Wind.

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Snake River – Whitewater, Wildlife & Hiking

Trip Length: 12 days
Craft: Canoe
Cost: $9,675 (CAD)

Flowing through the spectacular Bonnet Plume Range of the northern Yukon, the Snake River is renowned for its remote beauty, excellent hiking and whitewater paddling.

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Three canoes paddling down the Horton River.

Horton River Canoeing: Flatwater Canoeing, Caribou, Muskox and Smoking Hills

Trip Length: 13 days
Craft: Canoe
Cost: $13,675 (CAD)

Paddle through Canada's Arctic wilderness: Encounter muskox, explore the Smoking Hills, and gaze upon Beluga whales on this 13-day Horton River Canoe Expedition.

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Lower Stikine River Canoeing Expedition – “The Canoeable Tatshenshini”

Trip Length: 15 days
Craft: Canoe
Cost: $8,400 (CAD)

Flowing through the Coast Range, the "great river," as it’s known by the local Tlingit, boasts vast glaciated mountains, icebergs, hot springs and First Nations fish camps.

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Upper Stikine River Canoeing: Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Park

Trip Length: 12 days
Craft: Canoe
Cost: $8,595 (CAD)

The Stikine River is an exciting adventure for paddlers comfortable with Class II and III whitewater.

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Mountain River Canoeing: Whitewater Express

Trip Length: 12 days
Craft: Canoe
Cost: $10,260 (CAD)

A Mountain River canoe descent is whitewater paradise among stunning mountain peaks – the perfect way to enjoy a challenging northern mountain river if you don’t have advanced whitewater skills.

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Canoeing the Thelon River.

Thelon River Canoeing – Caribou, Creatures of the Tundra, Fall Colours and More!

Trip Length: 12 days
Craft: Canoe
Cost: $11,575 (CAD)

Only offered every other season, the Thelon river journey provides an intimate wilderness experience in a vast land, the gorgeous fall colours of the tundra and the chance to see the legendary northern lights.

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