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Learning the Wildflowers of Nahanni

Willowherb, dryas, bog laurel, paintbrush and arnica. For all the grandeur of the landscapes we travel, some of the most captivating beauty to be found is often right at our feet.

A Glacial Primer

These days there is much talk of glaciers. Chiefly because, from Kilimanjaro to the Antarctic, they are shrinking. This makes them all the more a “trophy” experience!

The Tatshenshini River is one of the most magnificent river systems on earth, flowing through one of the world’s most pristine wilderness areas.

When is the best time to raft the Tatshenshini River?

Ranging from the rolling, forested hills of the Yukon interior to the towering coastal ranges of the Alaskan panhandle and blanketed with one of the most impressive icefields on the planet, the Tatshenshini river journeys through a uniquely diverse landscape. Add in its proximity to the Gulf of Alaska you are right to wonder when the best time to visit is!

Tributaries of Nahanni National Park Reserve

Nahanni and Nááts’ihch’oh National Park Reserve encompass a watershed. Mostly undeveloped, rarely explored and spectacularly beautiful, each raindrop and snowflake is making its way through the South Nahanni watershed and into the Mackenzie river basin.

A return to the Nahanni

Owner Joel Hibbard reflects on returning to the river he grew up on after a year away due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and how the time away only confirmed his passion for the Nahanni and its incredible ecology.

‘Dreaming of the North’ Book List – 2021 Edition

Five books to set you dreaming of the north. Dive in to the 2021 edition of our annual book list!

‘Dreaming of the North’ Book List – 2020 Edition

Six books to set you dreaming of the north. Dive into this list with something for everyone! Reference books, novels and stories of introspective adventure all made the cut.

Northern Lights over a lake in the Northwest Territories

‘Dreaming of the North’ Book List – 2019 Edition

Six books to set you dreaming of the north. If your next journey up north feels too far away, whet your knowledge with stories worth retelling.

What does Nahanni mean?

Nahanni is an evocative word. For many Canadians, whether you paddle or not, mentioning it summons images of the renowned Nailicho (Virginia Falls), of towering mountains, and a canyon kingdom. The word has become synonymous with adventure and wilderness. It is one of the finest representations of natural beauty in Canada.

Dana’s 5 Favourite Hikes in the Nahanni

Whether you like the idea of stretching your legs after a day of paddling, want to seek out wildflowers or have summit fever, the Nahanni holds hiking opportunities for everyone.

How did lake trout climb a waterfall twice the height of Niagara?

The Nahanni is home to a healthy population of lake trout, but how did these little fish find their way above the thundering waters of Virginia Falls? History provides us with some geological and ecological answers.

In Our Element

As we settle into our fall routine in the North full of gear maintenance and gathering firewood I often find my mind returning to some of the sublime moments of seasons past. Those points in time where my senses were fully engaged and a point in time became seared in my mind; these are moments both profound and ordinary in the wilds of the Nahanni watershed.