Hawkrock River Canoe Expedition
Dates | # of Days | Cost | Skill Level |
|---|---|---|---|
Available for private booking | 10 | Call for Pricing | Intermediate |
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Available for private booking
Start Date
10
Duration (days)
Call for Pricing
Cost
Intermediate
Skill Level
Itinerary
Day 1 - Travel to Stony Rapids, SK
Make your way to Stoney Rapids on Rise Air Flight 280 from Saskatoon (Your expense)
Pre trip meeting, gear check, dinner, overnight in Stoney Rapids (Included)
Day 2
Breakfast, charter flight to Forsyth Lake
Set up camp, canoe skills review
Day 2 to Day 6 - Paddle the Hawkrock River
The unspoiled clear waters of the Hawkrock flow past limestone cliffs and sandy eskers. There are no portages on this trip and many fun rapids to run.
Day 7 - End of Adventure
Charter Flights from the Hawkrock River back to Stony Rapids
Optional Group Dinner and overnight in Stoney Rapids or mid-afternoon departure from Stoney Rapids back to Saskatoon on Rise Air Flight 280 (own expense)
Overnight in Saskatoon (own expense) or flights home
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:
Charter return flight out of Stony Rapids, SK
Transportation of guides, group gear, canoe etc to and from trip
Accommodations
1 night in Missinipe on Day 1
What Is 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 - Stony Rapids
Accommodation and Meals in Stony Rapids 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 Not Included
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.
What is the Food like?
The Hawkrock River trip meets in the community of Stoney Rapids, Saskatchewan (YNL). There are daily flights from Saskatoon (YXE) to Stoney Rapids via Rise Air. Alternatively, you may join our vehicle shuttle from Missinipe to Stony Rapids, which leave from Missinipe on the morning of Day 1.
How To Get To This Trip
The Hawkrock River, a newfound favorite in Northeast Saskatchewan, is a clear and wild river flowing 100 km north from Forsyth Lake to the Fond du Lac River. Featuring numerous progressively challenging rapids, all runnable, the river winds through limestone gorges. It boasts incredible scenery, ideal for photography with dynamic whitewater and picturesque landscapes. Camping spots vary from crescent beaches to open jack pine benches, offering solitude with rare encounters with others. Wildlife sightings include bald eagles, black bears, moose, caribou, and various birds. The trip starts with a van shuttle from Points North Landing to Forsyth Lake and concludes with a charter flight back from the Fond du Lac River.