Visit the capital of the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife! See the world’s biggest wood buffalo! Boat Canada’s longest river, the mighty Mackenzie River! Experience the pristine wilderness of the Northwest Territories and and the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site, the spectacular Nahanni National Park! and genuine Indigenous culture and communities!

Experience life in small Indigenous communities. Meet the local residents, community leaders, respected Elders and experience firsthand the warm hospitality of the local Indigenous peoples of the Dehcho region of Northwest Territories (Denendeh)!

Highlights include a comfortable 300km drive from Yellowknife to Fort Providence where you will see the world’s largest buffalo along the way! When in Fort Providence, we will visit the beautiful Residential School Memorial constructed on the same site as the first Residential School in the Northwest Territories, which opened over 160 years in 1860.

Relax on a comfortable 65km boat ride on the mighty Mackenzie River from Jean Marie River to Fort Simpson, the same river canoed by Sir Alexander Mackenzie and his intrepid men back in 1789, over 230 years ago. Then on your 2nd day in Fort Simpson enjoy an extended day tour into the world famous and spectacular Nahanni National Park!

In each community you will overnight in surprisingly modern and relaxing accommodations in Fort Providence and an amazing B&B in Fort Simpson! While in Fort Simpson enjoy a wonderful, interesting evening having tea and a storytelling with local Indigenous Elders and a tour of the oldest community on the Mackenzie River, Fort Simpson was established in 1804!

Book your Mackenzie Nahanni Experience in June or July and experience our 24hr daylight phenomenon, or book your package in August and experience our incredible and amazing Aurora Borealis!

Maximum passengers per booking is only 8 persons so you can enjoy a more personal tour experience of the pristine, untouched wilderness, wildlife and vibrant Indigenous cultures of the Northwest Territories!

If you are looking for the full and complete northern Canada experience, then choose our 10 Day “Canada North” package and get ready to enjoy an amazing and truly a once a lifetime 4 days and 3 nights in the mystical Arctic! Walk the vast and historic barren lands under the midnight Sun, boat on the Arctic Ocean and meet and mingle with the resilient Inuit peoples who have lived here for thousands of years!

Truly a once in a lifetime northern Canada adventure with Joe and his amazing team. Email us today where our kind, courteous and friendly staff are waiting to assist you with your Mackenzie Nahanni Experience booking.