SOPER RIVER -- The Soper River winds through the tundra covered hills of southern Baffin Island. Its valley, sheltered from harsh winds, supports a ‘forest’ of willows and a lush profusion of arctic wildflowers. Caribou, ptarmigan and arctic hare make the valley their home, and you can find arctic char in the river. The Inuit have used the Soper River as a vital source of food and travel for thousands of years. Also called ‘Kuujuak’ (Great River), The Soper has been designated a Canadian Heritage River. Our trip covers 60 km of current, class 1 and occasional class 2 whitewater. We will paddle the river SOAR inflatable canoes. These stable craft allow even novices to canoe the river. This is a fabulous adventure for your first arctic canoe trip but experienced paddlers will enjoy the route too.