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Discover the North

Our guide to the Nahanni River in Canada’s Northwest Territories

A must-read resource for anyone who has a paddling adventure on the Nahanni River on their bucket list.

Books and articles about the Nahanni River

We’ve curated a list of must-read articles and books about the Nahanni River for your reading pleasure. Enjoy!

Massive Canyon walls on the Nahanni River

The makings of the Canyon Kingdom

Have you ever wondered how the Nahanni’s canyons came to be? Learn about one of the world’s most remarkable geological features!

The Seven Sacred Rivers of the Peel Watershed

The wind in Whitehorse was from the south today, carrying with it a warmth I haven’t felt since early Autumn.

Last Chances for the Trip of a Lifetime in 2022

If you have Arctic dreams of the Nahanni, Tatshenshini, Alsek or Firth Rivers, we have a few exclusive opportunities to take in the best wilderness experiences on earth this summer and make 2022 a year you will never forget!

Virginia Falls, the Most Beautiful Waterfall in the World

Visiting Virginia Falls (Náįlįcho) is one of the many highlights of a river journey down the Nahanni River in Canada’s Northwest Territories.

The Nahanni’s Best Sellers

For generations, the Nahanni River has maintained a larger than life perception in people’s awareness. While the Nahanni’s landscapes, geology

A guide to the Firth River

We travel the Firth, Coppermine, Burnside and Horton Rivers and can report that each offers a unique perspective on the Arctic tundra. How does the Firth stand out?

Rafting the Alsek River

Renowned for large rapids, Himalaya-like mountain valleys and glaciers, the Alsek is a wilderness treasure unlike any other – including the Tatshenshini.

Discoveries on Nunaluk Spit on the Firth River.

Finding Mammoths on the Firth River

Nunaluk Spit is a place unlike any other. Here, the Firth River meets the least-explored ocean on our planet: the Arctic Ocean, a place where the intensity and vibrancy of the North never disappoints.

Raptors Thrive on the Firth

On a recent expedition to the Firth River we marvelled at the robust populations of birds of prey in the region, a heartening sign of a healthy ecosystem. This journey was one of our Rafting with Researchers expeditions, where guests are treated to the firsthand expertise of Parks Canada researchers.

Alsek River Whitewater Adventure

Guides Josh Miller and Jennifer Homan explore the photo opportunities of rafting the Alsek River.