Nahanni Rock Gardens

This three week Nahanni “Whitewater” trip route follows the entire Tehjeh Deé (the South Nahanni River) from the headwaters at Nááts’įhch’oh Tué (Moose Ponds) to the mouth at the confluence with the Liard River.

We’ll spend our first week paddling the Rock Gardens – a stretch of 90 kilometers where the river drops over 650 metres. There is almost continuous Class I – III+ whitewater to challenge the experienced canoeist. We continue downstream and spend two weeks paddling the canyons of Nahanni National Park Reserve. This part of the trip is highlighted by fun Class I and II whitewater, spectacular canyons, interesting day hikes up tributary canyons, and exploring Náįlįcho (Virginia Falls).

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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
Thurs. July 3 - Fri. July 25, 2025	$10,695 CAD	Book Now

Paddling the 'Mooseponds' with Black Feather - The Wilderness Adventure Company

What's Included

Guides

6:1 Ratio

Accommodation

19 nights camping
1 night in Fort Simpson

Meals

all meals and snacks from Day 1 lunch to Day 20 lunch
dinner Day 20 and breakfast Day 21 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 Norman Wells to Island Lake – Day 1
shuttle of group and gear to Fort Simpson – Day 21
transportation of guides, group gear, food, etc. to Norman Wells
ground transfers between Fort Simpson and Norman Wells Airports and Black Feather Base / float plane docks at the beginning and end of the trip