Canoeing trips
CANOE ADVENTURES
Canoe Canada on a river adventure as it was first experienced through the pristine valleys and untamed rivers of the Muskwa-Kechika in Northern British Colombia and the Nahanni in the Northwest Territories.
Canoeing trips
CANOE ADVENTURES
Canoe Canada on a river adventure as it was first experienced through the pristine valleys and untamed rivers of the Muskwa-Kechika in Northern British Colombia and the Nahanni in the Northwest Territories.
OUR ROLE IN YOUR CANOE ADVENTURE
Northern Rockies Adventures takes care of your transportation needs via floatplane from Muncho lake or private charter flight from Vancouver. We can provide transport from downtown to creekside, allowing you to focus on the paddle of a lifetime!
Our pilot, Urs, has been flying this region since 1981 and operates a DHC3 Turbine Single Otter that is Transport Canada certified to carry canoes as external loads into back country lakes. All canoe trips depart from our floatplane dock at Northern Rockies Lodge located in Muncho Lake, British Columbia at Mile 462 of the paved Alaska Highway between Fort Nelson, BC and Whitehorse, Yukon.
All canoe multi-day canoe trips are unguided, rentals are also available. For guided canoeing our local introductory daytrips are accessible to all ages.
Grade 3, river travel time 14 days
Our bushpilot's most popular river adventure. The Gataga-Kechika Rivers flow through the Rocky Mountain trench and joins the Liard River near Fireside. This is a relaxing 14 night unguided package for every canoeist who would like to experience the serenity of the Northern Rockies and the Muskwa-Kechika Wilderness area. We drop paddlers off at Mayfield Lake and pick up at Fireside. Canoeists are responsible for undertaking further research to ensure a safe trip
TUCHODI RIVER, NORTHERN B.C.
Grade 3, river travel time 3 to 8 days.
Scenic Tuchodi Lakes are located in a mountain valley 80 miles southeast of Muncho Lake in the Muskwa-Kechika Wilderness area. Excellent hiking and game watching opportunities. Fishing is great for lake trout, dolly varden and arctic grayling. The river is relatively fast (6 - 9 mph) and drops 1,000 feet in the first 40 miles. Sand pillar formations can be seen along this route. The Tuchodi River joins the Muskwa River which allows you to travel downstream all the way back to Fort Nelson. Canoeists are responsible for undertaking further research to ensure a safe trip
NETSON LAKE / RABBIT RIVER, NORTHERN B.C.
Grade 3, river travel time 8 to 10 days.
Netson Lake offers excellent fishing for arctic grayling, lake trout and dolly varden. The Netson River winds through a game-rich mountain valley, joining the Rabbit River and the Liard River. This canoe route is for the experienced river traveler that enjoys the challenge of white water canoeing. Canoeists are responsible for undertaking further research to ensure a safe trip
South Nahanni River Route - Grade 2, novice, river travel time 7 days
South Nahanni River Route - Grade 2, novice, river travel time 7 days
The South Nahanni River, in Nahanni National Park, Canada’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the classic Canadian river tours. The meandering section of the South Nahanni between Rabbitkettle Lake and Virginia Falls lends itself to novice and experienced paddlers alike. Canoeists are responsible for undertaking further research to ensure a safe trip.
DALL LAKE / TURNAGAIN / KECHIKA RIVER, NORTHERN B.C.
Grade 2-3, river travel time 8 to 14 days.
Your trip starts at Dall Lake, a very productive trout fishing lake. The Dall River winds its way towards the clear flowing Turnagain River. Outstanding lake trout and dolly varden (bull trout) fishing opportunities. The Turnagain River joins the Kechika River approximately 50 miles upstream from Fireside (Skook's Landing). Some previous canoeing experience is recommended for this trip. Grade 2 - 3, river travel time 8 to 14 days. Canoeists are responsible for undertaking further research to ensure a safe trip.