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Departure Whitehorse
The Voyageur’s Northwest Route | Pelly River
10 days guided canoe tour on the Pelly River Skill Level: Beginner
Step back in time and rediscover a Hudson Bay trading route while paddling the historic and mesmerizing Pelly River. This guided canoe journey will take you back to the uncharted Northwest of the 1840’s where the fur-trade was driven to reach the outer-most corners of Canada. One of the most famous pioneers of that time, Robert Campbell, was the first to explore the Pelly River. He and his voyageurs traveled the Pelly River in search for new outposts to trade with local natives. A half-century before the Klondike Gold Rush would change the face of the Yukon it was the pioneer spirit of Hudson Bay and Northwest Company explorers like Robert Campbell who first connected the North to the rest of the world. Whether you are a novice or a experienced river paddler, you will truly enjoy this 10 day canoe-camping adventure which leads along the breathtaking Tintina Trench into the heart of the Yukon Plateau. The Trench is a major pathway for migratory birds and many species can be seen later in the summer along with other wildlife such as Dall and fanin sheep, muskrat, beaver, fox, wolf, bear, eagle and trumpeter swan can be easily spotted along the riversides. The Pelly is a relatively wide river with good current, quite often we can stow away the paddles, raft up and relax for a while. And, every so often we will encounter sections of the river which require a bit of maneuvering on three easily negotiable rapids (class I-III).
Dates 22.06. - 01.07.2011 06.07. - 15.07.2011 20.07. - 29.07.2011
Duration 10 days / 9 nights
Group Size 5 - 12 participants per date
Price Double Room/Tent: CAD 1,995.00 Single Room/Tent: +CAD 355.00 All Rates per person (+ GST)
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Whitehorse Demands A background in camping and paddling is an asset but not necessary. These programs are open to expert and novice paddlers alike.
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