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.

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.

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.

Package price does not include canoe rental, external load, taxes, accommodation and park use fees if applicable. Maximum 320 pounds (140 kg) per person including equipment.

A waiver and contract has to be signed.

» See Area Map.

» For booking see Reservation Form.