Nahanni River Canoe Traverse
A 200-km canoe descent past Virginia Falls — twice the height of Niagara — and four canyons.
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- Region
- Northwest Territories, Canada
- Country
- Canada
- Biome
- Boreal wilderness river (200–1,500 m)
- Best season
- June – August
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Boreal wilderness river (200–1,500 m)
- Best season: June – August
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
A 200-km canoe descent past Virginia Falls — twice the height of Niagara — and four canyons.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: June – August
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Boreal wilderness river (200–1,500 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Nahanni River Canoe Traverse trip tools
Popular pursuits at Nahanni River Canoe Traverse
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
- Kayaking
Sheltered and open-water paddling lines.
- Rafting
Whitewater sections and the flows that make them run.
- Fishing
Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.
