A Paddle Down the Coppermine River with David Hibbard

Expedition Planner Katy Ellis sits down with outfitting legend David Hibbard to talk about his experiences on the Coppermine River.

Through a Northern Lens: Why Northern Canada’s Wild Rivers are a Photographer’s Dream

What makes a northern river expedition special compared to other photography destinations? Canada’s North is defined by vast, intact landscapes

northern lights / aurora in a boreal forest, canada.

Northern Horizons: Roadtripping to Fort Simpson

Dive in for our (almost) complete guide to the Great NWT Circle Loop!

Dreaming of the North – 2025 Reading List

Nothing sparks the imagination like a good book! Owner & Outfitter Joel Hibbard and Expedition Planner Katy Ellis share their favourite reads from 2025 to inspire your next northern adventure!

The Nahanni River in June: A Unique Paddling Experience in Canada’s North

Here are our top reasons why a raft or canoe trip on the Nahanni River in June with Canadian River Expeditions is a bucket list adventure!

Rafting the Tatshenshini: A Reflection

Katy sits down with Julie Dugdale to reflect on the uniqueness of the Tatshenshini River.

people in a boat on a river with Nahanni National Park Reserve in the background

Quintessential Canoe Country

Here is our shortened blog version of an article written by Liz Beatty for National Geographic online. We have to admit, we’re pretty happy to hear more kudos for a river we know to be a gem among gems.

A conversation with river guide Ursula Kilbridge

Joel Hibbard joined senior guide, Ursula Kilbridge, for a conversation about paddling, the Nahanni and other northern rivers and hunkering down.

In Conversation with Tyler Dinsdale: Lead Guide for our Taseko, Chilko & Chilcotin Raft Trips

Joel Hibbard joined river guide, Tyler Dinsdale, for a conversation about the Taseko River and the incredible expeditions he leads for Canadian River Expeditions.

Mary Kraus, First Lady of the Nahanni

The Nahanni watershed is widely recognized as a place of global significance. Its diverse geology boasts landforms that include Canada’s deepest river canyons, some of the largest tufa deposits in the world, as well as hot springs, karsts and pseudo-karsts. For those travelling the Nahanni River, it is the stories of the people who spent time in the Nahanni that add dimension and colour to the magnificence of the landscape they’re immersed in. Read on for a bio of Mary Kraus, First Lady of the Nahanni.