Porcupine River Canoe Expedition

Remote Rugged Whitewater

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Dates

July 17 - 29, 2025

# of Days

Cost

$7825

Skill Level

Advanced

Meeting Point

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Distance

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Travel to Stony Rapids, SK (July 17th)

Make your way to Stony Rapids on Rise Air Flight 102 from Saskatoon (Your expense)
Pre trip meeting, gear check, in Stony Rapids
Early afternoon departure from Stony Rapids to the headwaters of the Porcupine River by floatplane (included)
Set up Camp, relax and get ready for the days to come.

Day 2 to 13 - Paddle the Porcupine River

The unspoiled clear waters of the Porcupine flow over a number of waterfalls and through several picturesque canyons. There are many fun runnable rapids, and a few falls that we will have to portage. Each night, we will camp at a new site, surrounded by ruggedly beautiful scenery.

Day 13 - End of Adventure

Charter Flights from the Porcupine River back to Stony Rapids
Mid-afternoon departure from Stony Rapids back to Saskatoon on Rise Air Flight 280 (own expense)
Overnight in Saskatoon (own expense) or flights home

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What Is Included

Guides

5:1 ratio

Meals

Tasty meals & snacks from Day 1 dinner to Day 13 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 float plane flight from Stony Rapids to the Porcupine River on day 1.
Charter float plane flight from the Porcupine River to Stony Rapids on day 13
Transportation of guides, group gear, canoe etc to and from trip

Accommodation:

12 nights on the Porcupine River

What Is Not Included

Saskatchewan taxes 5% GST & 6% PST
Personal clothing and gear - a recommended clothing & equipment list will be provided
Travel between your home and the trip rendezvous - Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan
Meals and accomodation in Stony Rapids
Any additional expenses or costs incurred as a result of delays to the trip caused by factors beyond our control - i.e. wind, waves, 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 for a guide that went out of there way to make your experience extraordinary

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

The Porcupine River trip meets in the community of Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan (YNL). There are daily flights from Saskatoon (YXE) to Stony Rapids via Rise Air flight #102.

The Porcupine River, starting from Selwyn Lake at the border of the Northwest Territories, is the most northerly trip in our catalog. The river flows 150 km south, joining the Fond du Lac River shortly above Black Lake. As we move south the landscape transitions from the short forest, esker laden land of the taiga to the deep,stunning canyon of the southern Porcupine. This canyon is the reason why the Dene named the Porcupine "Dead Man's River", as the river drops over several stunning waterfalls in this section. You won't find many signs of human travel on the porcupine, but wildlife is plenty in this remote corner of the province and you can expect to see many moose, some bears, and possibly even a porcupine. The trip includes charter flights to and from the river.

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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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