Coghlan Falls Expedition

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Dates

Available for private booking

# of Days

Cost

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Skill Level

Beginner

Meeting Point

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Distance

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Itinerary

Day 1- Travel to Missinipe, SK

Flights from Saskatoon to La Ronge ( your responsibility), CRCO shuttle pickup at the airport to Missinipe or make your way to Missinipe by your whatever means you like.
Pre trip meeting, gear check, dinner, overnight at CRCO accommodations in Missinipe

Day 2 - Travel to Pardoe Lake

Breakfast
Morning meet up in front of the CRCO office
Travel by CRCO van shuttle to Pardoe Lake

Day 2 to Day 5 - Paddle Pardoe Lake to Coghlan Falls and back

Pardoe Lake is a gorgeous lake on the Johnson River. We will paddle the lake over a couple days to reach the end goal- Coghlan Falls. We will spend a full day hiking and exploring around the falls before returning back across Pardoe Lake.

Day 6 - End of the trip

We will meet our Van Shuttle at the highway and return to Missinipe in time for connecting flights to La Ronge or overnight in Missinipe

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What Is Included

Guides

5:1 ratio

Meals

Tasty meals & snacks from Day 1 supper to Day 8 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:

Van Shuttle from Missinipe to Pardoe Lake, SK
Transportation of guides, group gear, canoe etc to and from 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
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

Fly to Saskatoon SK (YXE), From Saskatoon Fly to La Ronge SK via Rise Air flight 502 on the fist day of the itinerary. You will be then greeted by CRCO staff and shuttled by Van to Missinipe which is our home base and the launch point the expedition. Alternatively you may drive to Missinipe yourself. Missinipe is located 480 km north of Saskatoon SK.

Coghlan Falls, located on the Johnson River at the upstream end of Pardoe Lake in northern Saskatchewan, is a series of hidden gem waterfalls. The falls cascade 28 meters over four major drops into Pardoe Lake. The area is ideal for hiking to view all four falls and find the best vistas. An 8 km upstream day trip offers an additional exploration to a nameless 10-meter waterfall. Pardoe Lake, characterized by beautiful sand shores and long narrow form, provides excellent base camp sites for beginning this canoeing adventure. The dramatic change in scenery near the falls, where the river plunges over granite ridges into the lake, presents an awe-inspiring sight.

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What People Are Saying

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"Churchill River Canoe Outfitters provided the trip of a lifetime. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable about the history and wildlife of the area, and the scenery was absolutely breathtaking. I can't wait to come back next summer!"

- Emily R.

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