BASE CAMPS & WILDERNESS LODGES PROGRAMS

NEW FOR 2012
Explore a unique wilderness destination from the comfort of a base camp or a deluxe widlerness eco lodge. Activities include whitewater canoeing, mountain hiking, X-country skiing, kayaking and vewing the northern lights.

Kootenay River
British Columbia’s Kootenay is a mountainous river run starting in Kootenay National Park, near the continental divide. Nipika EcoLodge, our base for this trip, is nestled in this wilderness, with the river flowing past. The Kootenay is a great class I-II run, with excellent mountain scenery, facinating natural features and fun whitewater, suitable for everyone. More info...

Lodge at Pine Cove Whitewater
We’ve moved our May Whitewater Clinic to the beautiful Lodge at Pine Cove – a short paddle from the first rapids on the historical French River. Now you can combine the excellent whitewater instruction of our regular clinic with the luxury of gourmet meals and a soft bed at night. More info...

Axel Heiberg Base Camp
Explore one of the most remote and unusual places on earth - Axel Heiberg Island, high in the Canadian Arctic. Discovered in 1899 by explorer Otto Svendrup the island is famous in scientific cirles for its ‘mummified’ fossil forest dating from the Eocene period. More info...

Nahanni Hike - The Ram Plaeau
Discover one of the majestic highlights of the newly expanded Nahanni National Park. This 8 day expedition includes 6 days of day hikes from a hige alpine base camp on the flat-topped dolimite dome and one night at the North Nahanni Naturalist Lodge. More info...

Nipika Lodge - Paddle and Hike
Enjoy 5 days at the beautiful Nipika Lodge on the Kootenay River nestled in the mountains of SW British Columbia. Enjoy alpine day hikes and 2 exciting day trips paddling the river. More info...

Blachford Lake Lodge - Aurora, Canoe & Hike
6 days at the remote Blachford Lodge in the NWT. Canoe, hike and kayak during the day, then enjoy gourmet meals at the lodge before experiencing the northern lights from the deck or the hot tub. More info...

Alaskan Dogsleding Adventure
7 days at the very luxurious Uncommon Journeys Lodge in the Yukon learning to drive a team of Alaskan husky sled dogs. The highlight is a 2 night dogsledding expedition overnighting at a comfortable heated Yurt base camp (with showers and sauna). More info...

Dogsledding in Algonquin Park
2, 3 or 5day doglsedding expeditions in Algonquin Park. Learn to drive and care for your team as you travel between preset rustic basecamps with wood heated prospector tents. More info...

Nipika Lodge - Cross Country Ski in the Rockies
With over 50 miles of groomed ski trails and world class ski instructors and coaches Wendy Grater and Lyle Wilson, anyone will enjoy this 8 day ski holiday. The highlight of the week is the annual Nipkia Loppet with fun classes for skiers of every skill and fitness level. More info...