Nahanni River
The South Nahanni River originates at Moose ponds in the Northwest Territories near the Yukon Border. The South Nahanni is a big river with powerful currents, boils and challenging whitewater. River travellers should have intermediate whitewater skills before setting out on their own. The South Nahanni River is navigable from June to September.
Paddlers typically begin a river trip at a designated landing area within the park or at Island Lake or Moose Ponds. A river trip from Virginia Falls will take 7 to 10 days, while a river trip from Rabbitkettle Lake will take 10 to 14 days.
"Our journey down the South Nahanni River was awesome. The Nahanni River is a sure thing for those experienced paddlers in search of the ultimate backcountry river experience. The canyons and
valleys of the Nahanni River cannot be experienced by pictures alone."
- Brian Seaton, Atlanta Georgia |
Reservations with Parks Canada are required for canoeing in Nahanni. It is recommended you make your reservation well in advance due to popular demand. Registration through the park office is required prior to entering the park for a river trip... de-registration is mandatory upon your safe return. If you are planning to fish while canoeing the Nahanni, a valid national park fishing permit is also required.
For more information on this inspiring canoe trip, please visit the Parks Canada web site.
Click here for a map of Nahanni National Park
This is an unguided canoe tour... you must provide your own tent, sleeping bag and food. Canoe rentals are available through Northern Rockies Lodge.
Package
Package price for Nahanni Canoeing includes transportation from Muncho Lake to Virginia Falls, Rabbitkettle Lake, Island Lake or Moose Ponds.
A waiver has to be signed.
From muncho lake to Starting Point...
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C-206 |
DHC-3T |
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| Virginia Falls |
$1790(650lbs.) |
$4100(2400lbs.)
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| Rabbitkettle Lake |
$2060(650lbs.)
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$4600 (2200lbs.)
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| Island Lakes |
$2360(570lbs.) |
$5300 (2050lbs.) |
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| Moose Ponds |
$2460 (480lbs.) |
$6100 (1750lbs.) |
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From Blackstone as a starting point add a one time positioning charge of $1000 plus taxes to the DHC3T prices.
- Pick-up from Blackstone to Fort Nelson airport up to 9 pers. $1200
- Pick-up from Fort Nelson to Muncho Lake up to 9 pers. $500
- Pick-up from Nahanni Butte to Muncho Lake with wheelplane to get your vehicle/s up to 3 pers. $850
WHITE WATER CANOE RENTAL |
17' canoe rental per day, includes 2 paddles and 2 life jackets.
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$50 |
| Additional paddle per trip |
$20 |
| Splash cover per trip |
$240 |
| EXTERNAL LOAD |
| Canoe transportation |
$300 |
Rental Rates & Information
- Loading Capacities of airplanes are in (brackets).
- Prices do not include external load, canoe and equipment rental, taxes, backcountry landing fee and park use fees if applicable.
- An external load (ie. canoe) will reduce the loading capacity of the airplane by three times its actual weight.
- Use this link Nahanni National Park to access the official Parks Canada Website to get more information on the Nahanni .
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» See Area Map.
» For booking see Reservation Form. |
