Signature northern experiences
The wild Alsek river slices through the remote interior of Kluane, running past glaciers and between soaring mountains. A multi-day rafting trip along the famous river is the adventure of a lifetime. Venture through the heart of Ivvavik National Park. Experience the land where the Porcupine Caribou migrate with their young– a land protected to ensure the continuation of traditional Inuvialuit culture. Let the land share its stories under the light of 24-hour sun. Hike and raft through a multitude of habitats and dip your toe in the Beaufort Sea. This trip has it all! Catch up on sleep when you get home. Ivvavik National Park Kluane’s two-day Northern Nights festival held annually in September features a variety of fun activities, including stargazing with local astronomers, night sky photography workshops, traditional storytelling, live music and kids’ activities. Kluane National Park and Reserve Venture up north to watch the northern lights dance in the largest dark-sky preserve in the world. The best time to see the magic of the dark sky in Wood Buffalo National Park is late summer, fall and early spring. Wood Buffalo National Park The gentle Thomsen River runs the length of Aulavik National Park. Paddlers are rewarded with a multiweek journey through rich arctic tundra, full of wildlife like muskoxen, hundreds of species of wild-flowers and ancient archaeological sites.
Aulavik National Park Welcome to the ‘Land of the Ancestors’ - a powerful place where the living connection between the land and local Indigenous peoples forges an unforgettable experience. Paddle past eskers and muskox, cook fresh-caught trout over the fire, or travel with a local Indigenous outfitter along routes that reach from the East Arm of Tu Nedhé (Great Slave Lake) to the tundra – a landscape like no other. Thaıdene Nëné National Park Reserve Welcome to the home of the Dehcho. Journey the South Nahanni River through Nahanni National Park Reserve as it cuts through some of the deepest canyons in Canada. Follow its curve from Gahnįhthah, start at Náįlįcho (Virginia Falls) or begin north in Nááts’įhch’oh on one of three epic tributary rivers. Both guided and non-guided trips available. Nahanni National Park Reserve Paddle the scenic and fun Pííp’enéh łéetóó Deé (Broken Skull River), navigate the thrilling Łáhtanįlį Deé (Little Nahanni River) or tackle Moose Ponds – the northern stretch of the Tehjeh Deé (South Nahanni River). Both guided and non-guided trips available. Nááts'˛ihch'oh National Park Reserve The stone walls of Prince of Wales stand strikingly silhouetted along Hudson Bay at the mouth of Northern Manitoba’s Churchill River. Whether you're observing from the overlook at Cape Merry Battery a kilometre away, or closely examining the marks of its masons carved into the stonework, Prince of Wales Fort rewards visitors with stories and secrets accompanying its every detail. Rope up and tackle the world’s tallest cliff face on Thor Peak, a sheer 1,675 metre (5,495 foot) vertical climbing experience that is one of Auyuittuq National Park’s signature extreme adventures.
Auyuittuq National Park Paddle into Sirmilik’s Oliver Sound, an Arctic fiord ending at Oliver Glacier, as whales and seals swim the dark blue waters. Hike and camp amid tundra wilderness under the Midnight Sun.
Sirmilik National Park Partake in a guided backpacking trip or base-camp experience in Quttinirpaaq National Park or hike independently under 24-hour daylight to explore this High Arctic wilderness and ancient Inuit homeland. Visitors will return home from the experience of a lifetime hiking and exploring the top of the world – a place few others will go. Quttinirpaaq National Park Explore and discover Torngat Mountains National Park. Learn and experience Inuit culture, witness wildlife and northern lights, watch icebergs, and hike traditional Inuit travel routes. Stay overnight at a satellite camp, have a picnic on the beach, or take part in evening presentations with researchers, Parks Canada staff, Inuit Elders and cultural performers. Torngat Mountains National ParkA white-water rafting odyssey
Experience the arctic
Yukon
Under northern skies
Yukon
Northwest Territories
Paddle on the Thomsen River
Northwest Territories
Immerse yourself in storied lands
Northwest Territories
Nahʔą Dehé Classic
Northwest Territories
Paddle a whitewater playground
Northwest Territories
Journey to the fort
Climb Mount Thor
Nunavut
Sea kayak Oliver Sound
Nunavut
Experience the top of the world
Nunavut
Where nature and culture connect
Newfoundland and Labrador
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