The Keele is one of the most spectacular, yet unknown, rivers in the Northwest Territories. The Keele River system drains a large area of the Mackenzie Mountains between the Nahanni and Mountain Rivers. Our canoe route flows 300 km through beautiful mountain ranges to the Mackenzie River. The river valley is home to caribou, grizzly bears, Dall sheep, and wolves. This is a fun stretch of river, with current and runnable rapids which are suitable for paddlers of all skill levels. Many swifts and small rapids are easily run in our custom, covered canoes. The river is wide and meanders through beautiful mountain valleys, with breathtaking vistas.

The trip is ideal for female paddlers with some camping experience, and some basic canoeing skills. It would be an excellent choice for your first northern canoe expedition! This trip will be running in 2024, and we look forward to seeing you there! If you would like to be placed on our pre-registration list, please email our office for details.

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Click here to access a detailed trip package with an itinerary and a full list of inclusions and exclusions. We will offer this trip again in 2024, stay tuned for more information!

 

Dates, Rates & Availability

Prices listed are per person. All trips listed are tentative until confirmed by the Black Feather Office. Click here for our booking, payment and cancellation policies. Please contact us to be put onto a waiting list if your desired trip is full.

Dates Trip Fee Availability
July 2024 $7,895 CAD until Oct 31* Coming Soon

What's included

Map

Female Guides

  • 6:1 ratio
Accommodation

Accommodation

  • 10 nights camping
  • 1 night in Norman Wells
Meals

Meals

  • all meals and snacks from Day 1 lunch to Day 11 lunch
Equipment

Canoeing Equipment

  • ABS expedition canoes with spray decks and knee pads
  • paddles, PFDs, throw bags, paddling helmets
Camping

Camping Equipment

  • tents – free standing expedition dome tents – 2 per tent
  • ‘kitchen’ – tarp, fire box, cooking stoves, utensils, dishes, etc
  • containers for food and group equipment
Safety

Safety Equipment

  • first aid, safety, river rescue, and repair kits
  • communications equipment (satellite phone)
Transportation

Transportation

  • transportation of guides, group gear, food etc to Norman Wells
  • charter float plane flight from Norman Wells to the Keele – Day 1
  • ground transfer between Norman Wells Airport and Black Feather Base / float plane
    docks on Day 1 & Day 12
  • charter shuttle between Keele/Mackenzie Confluence & Norman Wells on Day 11