Churchill River Canoe Expedition

Churchill River Canoe Expedition

8 Nights

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Canoe 105km on a series of lakes joined by rapids and falls and past tree-covered islands.
Spot bald eagles and white pelicans fishing below rapids.
Chances to view moose and black bears wandering along the shore.

LENGTH: 8 nights / 9 days

INCLUDES:

Experienced guides 5:1 ratio
All necessary canoeing equipment
Local transportation
Accommodations
Tasty meals & snacks from Day 1 supper to Day 9 Breakfast
Park fees

EXCLUDES:

Airfare and airfare taxes
Guide gratuities
Travel insurance
Personal expenses

- Beginner/Intermediate trip. Previous kayaking experience is recommended.

- Minimum of 4 guests are needed to run this experience.

Kayaking

Spend 7 days canoeing a series of lakes joined by rapids and falls.

Photography

There will be plenty of opportunities to get wonderful photographs during this trip, both from the canoe and while hiking.

Camping

Camp in remote wilderness locations.

Wildlife

Chance to spot bald eagles, white pelicans, moose and black bear.

Overview

The Churchill River is unique in its form. It is a series of lakes joined by rapids or falls. Flowing over the Precambrian Shield, it passes through a forested landscape of rock outcroppings and muskeg. The many lakes making up the Churchill are sprinkled with tree-covered islands. The rapids are generally short and shelf-like in nature. The more difficult rapids can be easily portaged by those without the skills to run them.

The total trip length of the route is 105 km, which is covered in eight days on the water. The Voyageur Highway passes through some of the most beautiful country. You may see bald eagles and white pelicans fishing below rapids, moose wading in the shallows, black bears wandering along the shore, and enjoy evening concerts by common loons at sunset.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 | Travel to Missinipe, Saskatchewan

Rendevous in Saskatoon SK (YXE), where you will be transferred by shuttle to the base in Missinipe.

Departure will be 11am from Saskatoon. Alternatively you can drive yourself and meet the group in Missinipe (ask us for details).

5 PM: Pre trip meeting, gear check, dinner

Overnight at CRCO's Paddlers Lodge

Day 2 | Charter Float Plane upstream Churchill River

After breakfast, depart on your charter flight to Black Bear Island Lake on the Churchill River.

Your canoe journey begins!

Day 3-7 | Paddle the Churchill River

The Saskatchewan portion of the Churchill River still flows free and clean. On our route we will see some outfitting camps and native homes, but the Churchill River is still very much as it was 150 years ago when the voyageurs paddled it.

The unspoiled clear waters of the Churchill flow through a number of lakes and rapids. There are many fun runnable rapids, and a few small waterfalls which will be portaged. Each night, we will camp at a new site, surrounded by ruggedly beautiful scenery.

Day 8 | End of Adventure

Paddling ends at Devil Lake or Otter Rapids where the shuttle will take you back to Missinipe.

Tonight there will be a group dinner.

Overnight in Missinipe.

Day 9 | Travel Missinipe to Saskatoon

Group shuttle from Missinipe to Saskatoon arriving in Saskatoon by 1pm. Tour ends.

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