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Discover the North

Nature’s Treasure on the shore of the Beaufort Sea

The wonders of walking the shore of the Arctic ocean take many forms. With feisty Arctic Terns circling above, seals

Team Trips

2022 was our 50th year of business. Through generations of guides, guests, and owners the success of the season was

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.

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.

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.

Exploring the source of the Alsek River

When we think about our home in the Yukon, our minds inevitably turn to journeys upon the Alsek River and the Kluane National Park wilderness.

Its waters are steeped in myth and legend the ice clad landscape that stands above its headwaters is a wonder on its own!

Bird Songs of the Nahanni

As the days grow long, the snowdrifts recede and the first hints of green appear in the trees, I let bird song wash over me, a spring baptism of sorts. We are on the same trajectory, these birds and I as we both prepare for our yearly pilgrimage to the Arctic.