Nahanni River Canoe Trips

About Nahanni River Trips

The South Nahanni River is Canada’s premier wilderness river. It runs through Canada’s deepest river canyons, over Canada’s greatest waterfall, past a vast mountainous wilderness, unusual landforms and surprising wildlife - and it flows through the legends of headless prospectors and lost adventurers. The Nahanni was established in 1974 as a National Park Reserve. It has been recognized as a Canadian Heritage River and designated as one of the first World Heritage Sites of global significance by UNESCO. It flows over 500 km from its headwaters high in the Mackenzie Mountains, dropping over 4,000 vertical feet in swifts, rapids and waterfalls. It is home to caribou, bison, grizzly and black bear, Dall’s sheep and moose. Paddling the Nahanni is the adventure of a lifetime.

Black Feather offers 7 types of Nahanni River Canoe trips:

The Blackfeather Nahanni River options

All trips rendezvous in Ft. Simpson, NWT. From here we fly into the river. All trips end at Blackstone Landing on the Liard River, where we are picked up by van and transferred back to Ft. Simpson. (see map below)
We also organize Custom Trips for groups – designing an itinerary and arranging the logistics to meet your group’s special needs and interests.

Nahanni Classic

This 2 week trip begins at Rabbitkettle Lake (the upstream border of the park) and travels through the entire National Park. This is the most popular choice with time for day hikes and lots of exploring along the way.  for more info

Nahanni Classic - Family

A 2 week Nahanni Classic for families. The experience of a lifetime to share with your children.  for more info

Nahanni Classic - Women Only

A 2 week Nahanni Classic for ‘Women Only’ paddling from Rabbitkettle to Blackstone Landing for more info

Nahanni Getaway

This 10 day trip begins at Virginia Falls and travels through the canyons and lowlands – the moist dramatic part of the park. It is a good option for those who prefer a shorter trip.  for more info

Nahanni Whitewater

A 3 week trip for the experienced whitewater canoeist, paddling the entire river from the Mooseponds – headwaters of the South Nahanni. In the first 4 days the group will descend the famous ‘Rockgardens’ – an almost non-stop 90 km rapid. This may be the finest section or whitewater in the world for loaded tripping canoes. for more info

Nahanni Hiking

This is a 3 week trip that starts at Island Lakes near Moore’s Cabin, upstream of the park. The extra time is for a hiking trip into beautiful Glacier Lake and the Cirque of the Unclimbables before paddling downstream through the National Park. There will be a few extra days in the park some longer day hikes exploring special places along the way. for more info

Nahanni Combo

The ultimate 28 day Nahanni adventure for those who like whitewater and hiking; starting at the Mooseponds, paddling the Rockgardens, hiking to Glacier Lake and the Cirque, and exploring the entire river through the park to Blackstone Landing. for more info