Churchill River #3 Boreal Teaser Canoe Expedition

The Saskatchewandererer Expedition

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Dates

July 4th to 9th
Aug 15th to 20th

# of Days

Cost

$2995

Skill Level

beginner

Meeting Point

Missinipe SK

Distance

60 km

Itinerary

Day 1 - July 4th/August 15 Travel to Missinipe, SK

Rendevous at CRCO headquarters in Missinipe Saskatchewan. Missinipe is about a 5 hour drive north from Saskatoon.
5 PM: Pre trip meeting, gear check, dinner
Overnight at CRCO's Paddlers Lodge (accomodations included)

Day 2 - Charter Float Plane upstream Churchill River

Breakfast
Charter flight to Trout Lake on the Churchill River
Canoe Journey begins!

Day 3 to Day 6 - Paddle the Churchill River

The unspoiled clear waters of the Churchill flow through a number of lakes and rapids. There are many fun runnable rapids, and a few small waterfalls which will be portaged. Each night, we will camp at a new site, surrounded by ruggedly beautiful scenery.

Day 6 - End of the Adventure

Paddling ends at Devil Lake or Otter Rapids.
Shuttle back to Missinipe
We plan to be back in Missinipe early afternoon in time for those wanting start their treck back home.
Group Dinner and overnight in Missinipe (optional but not included in cost).

What is Included

Guides

5:1 ratio

Meals

Tasty meals & snacks from Day 1 supper to Day 6 lunch

Canoeing Equipment:

Prospector expedition canoes
Paddles, PFD, helmets (you may bring your own)
Throw lines and other safety accessories
‘Kitchen’ - tarp, fire box, cooking stoves, utensils, dishes, etc

Safety Equipment:

First aid and repair kits, communications equipment (satellite phone)
Canoe rescue gear

Local Transportation:

Charter flight to Trout Lake from Missinpe, Saskatchewan
Transportation of guides, group gear, canoe etc to and from trip
Shuttle back to Missinipe at the end of the trip

Accommodations

1 night in Missinipe on Day 1

What Is Not Included

Saskatchewan tax: GST 5%, PST 6% of the trip fee
Personal clothing and gear - recommended clothing & equipment list will be provided
Travel between your home and the trip rendezvous - Missinipe, Saskatchewan
Accommodation and Meals in Missinipe SK after the trip
Any additional expenses or costs incurred as a result of delays to the trip caused by factors beyond our control - i.e. weather, unsafe paddling conditions, forest fire, pandemic, etc
Any costs associated with your emergency evacuation from the trip - please contact us at CRCO for more information
Gratuities - we recommend $20 per day per guide who has gone out of their way to help create and exceptional experience
Tents (Available upon request) standing custom expedition dome tents - 2 per tent

What is the Food like?

Let the aroma of a fresh-brewed coffee draw you from your tent to a buffet of fresh fruit and granola while bacon and eggs sizzle on the grill! Shore lunches include a curated selection of gourmet meats, spreads, cheese and bread. After a great day of paddling, enjoy a nutritious, hearty meal with a tasty dessert while you sit around the fire to tell tales of your adventures.

Our focus is on fresh, local ingredients to cultivate a menu that is unique to our home in the boreal forest. From sourdough bread with saskatoon berry jam to Saskatchewan wild rice with Chanterelle mushroom gravy, our delicious eats will have you going back for seconds every time.

How To Get To This Trip

Missinipe is accessed by Taking Highway 2 and then 102 north of Prince Albert Saskatchewan. The road is mostly paved with the last 40km being gravel.

The Churchill River is unique in its form. It is a series of lakes joined by rapids or falls. Flowing over the Precambrian Shield, it passes through a forested landscape of rock outcroppings and muskeg. The many lakes making up the Churchill are sprinkled with tree-covered islands. The rapids are generally short and shelf-like in nature. The more difficult rapids can be easily portaged by those without the skills to run them. The total trip length of the route is 45 km, which is covered in five days on the water. The Voyageur Highway passes through some of the most beautiful country. You may see bald eagles and white pelicans fishing below rapids, moose wading in the shallows, black bears wandering along the shore, and enjoy evening concerts by common loons at sunset

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