Nahanni National Park Reserve

A designated UNESCO world heritage site

Located along the South Nahanni River, one of the most spectacular wild rivers in North America, this park contains deep canyons and huge waterfalls, as well as a unique limestone cave system. The park is also home to animals of the boreal forest, such as wolves, grizzly bears and caribou. Dall's sheep and mountain goats are found in the park's alpine environment.

The activities in this park are endless and adapted to all kinds of adventurers, among the most popular:

  • Paddling the South Nahanni River

  • Hiking in the Cirque of the Unclimbables

  • Visiting the Virginia Falls

What can we offer?

We have over 30 years of experience flying into the Nahanni National Park Reserve (NNPR). Whatever the activity you choose, we will get you there.

We have a DHC-2 Beaver and a Cessna Caravan on floats, so we can accommodate groups of up to 7 people. Both airplanes can carry canoes as external loads at an extra cost.

Suggestion of activities

  • Visit Virginia Falls

    Flightseeing is one of the best ways to experience the Nahanni National Park Reserve’s diverse landscape. Our tour from Watson Lake stops at Náįlįcho (Virginia Falls) where Parks Canada Heritage Interpreters greet visitors and lead them on a guided walk to a falls viewpoint where the Sluicebox Rapids roil above Náįlįcho. A Dene ceremony is held above the falls.

  • Paddle the South Nahanni River

    The South Nahanni River is one of the most spectacular wild rivers in North America, with deep canyons, huge waterfalls, and spectacular karst terrain, cave systems and hot springs. Many lakes along the way allow for floatplane transfer (Divide Lake, Moose Ponds, Island Lakes, Seaplane Lake, Glacier Lake or the Virginia Falls).

  • Hike in the Cirque of the Unclimbables

    Glacier Lake is a gateway to the Ragged Range and the “Cirque of the Unclimbables”. The Cirque's most famous peak is the Lotus Flower Tower. The Vampire Spires that were shaped by the last ice age, and are some of the highest in the Northwest Territories. Remote and towering cliffs and icefields challenge hikers and climbers. We can easily access Glacier Lake with our floatplanes.