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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Dates, Rates & Availability

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Dates Trip Fee Availability
Fri. July 5 - Fri. July 26, 2024 $9,625 CAD until Oct 31* Book Now
Fri. July 5 - Fri. July 26, 2024 $9,925 CAD From Nov 1

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 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