Nahanni Classic

The Nahanni “Classic” is a two-week canoeing trip and the perfect opportunity to paddle the highlights of Tehjeh Deé (the South Nahanni River). Beginning at Gahnîhthah Mįe (Rabbitkettle Lake), home of the rare “Tufa Mounds”, we will descend Tehjeh Deé (the South Nahanni River) for 3 days on swift yet non-technical class I whitewater, where you will get the chance to learn and refresh your whitewater paddling skills. This section ends with the awe-inspiring Náįlįcho (Virginia Falls), which pours over a cataract twice the height of Niagara Falls. From there you will paddle through four antecedent canyons that are, in places, deeper than the Grand Canyon and faster flowing, with some class II whitewater.

Named by UNESCO the very first World Heritage Site, the Nahanni is definitely one of the world’s best canoeing rivers.

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Nahanni National Park, NWT (Black Feather)

Dates, Rates & Availability

Prices listed are per person. All dates listed are tentative until confirmed by the Black Feather Office. Click here for our booking, payment and cancellation policies. Please contact us to be put onto a waiting list if your desired trip is full.

Dates	Trip Fee	Availability
Fri. June 19 - Thurs. July 2, 2026	$9,895 CAD	Book Now
Fri. June 26 - Thurs. July 9, 2026	$9,895 CAD	Book Now
Fri. July 3 - Thurs. July 16, 2026	$9,895 CAD	Trip Full
Wed. July 8 - Tues. July 21, 2026	$9,895 CAD	Trip Full
Wed. July 15 - Tues. July 28, 2026	$9,895 CAD	Book Now
Fri. July 17 - Thurs. July 30, 2026	$9,895 CAD	Trip Full
Mon. July 27 - Sun. Aug 9, 2026	$9,895 CAD	Book Now
Tues. July 28 - Mon. Aug 10, 2026	$9,895 CAD	Book Now
Thurs. July 30 - Wed. Aug 12, 2026	$9,895 CAD	Book Now
Fri. July 31 - Thurs. Aug 13, 2026	$9,895 CAD	Trip Full
Fri. Aug 14 - Thurs. Aug 27, 2026	$9,895 CAD	Book Now

What's Included

Guides

6:1 Ratio

Accommodation

12 nights camping
1 night in Fort Simpson

Meals

all meals and snacks from Day 1 lunch to Day 13 lunch
dinner Day 13 and breakfast Day 14 in Fort Simpson

Canoeing Equipment

ABS expedition canoes with spray decks and knee pads
paddles, PFDs, throw bags, paddling suits & helmets

Camping Equipment

tents – free standing expedition dome tents – 2 per tent
‘kitchen’ – tarp, fire box, cooking stoves, utensils, dishes, etc
containers for food and group equipment

Safety Equipment

first aid, safety, river rescue, and repair kits
communications equipment (satellite phone)

Transportation

charter float plane flight from Fort Simpson to Rabbitkettle Lake – Day 1
shuttle of group and gear back to Fort Simpson – Day 13
transportation of guides, group gear, food, etc. to Fort Simpson
ground transfers between Fort Simpson Airport and Black Feather Base / float plane docks at the beginning and end of the trip