Canadian River Expeditions

Overview

Spectacular river journeys on Canada's most iconic rivers. Travel with expert guides by raft or canoe and immerse yourself in the landscapes, history and stories of the North.
Find out why National Geographic Adventure Magazine named us One of the Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth. Each of our destinations is selected for stunning world class features. Many of them are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We offer scheduled trips and custom itineraries for private groups.

We design custom adventures for individuals and groups who want the best of the best. Our experienced staff are experts at thinking out of the box to create unique one of a kind experiences for discerning private groups.

Our regular scheduled departures benefit from this expertise, making all of our itineraries second-to- none. You will enjoy our team of senior, knowledgeable, friendly, guides who are committed to the trip of your lifetime. Our low ratio of guides to guests (1 to 4 or lower) provides maximum access to their expertise.

If you are looking for uncompromising quality for your trip of a lifetime, you’ve come to the right place.

Why Choose Us

• We are the oldest operator in the North. We have been perfecting our expeditions since 1972; our return guest rate of over 40% speaks for itself
• We understand guests are looking for a once in a lifetime experience, so we provide it.
• We operate with a minimum ratio of 1 guide to every 4 guests - the lowest in the industry.
• Our guide retention rate is the lowest in the North - some have worked with us for 30 years.
• We will provide you with the richest experience possible, from initial enquiry and early communications, to your journey of discovery through the North and post-expedition follow up.
• Whilst we are not the cheapest, we have chosen to set the highest bar and refuse to cut corners.
• Our menu is renowned for freshly prepared meals with locally sourced ingredients. From freshly ground coffee, steaming vegetable lasagne, succulent Arctic char or our infamous riverside cinnamon buns - you can be sure you will be well fuelled for your adventure of a lifetime!
• We are dedicated to protecting the lands we travel through, with our long standing support of organisations including Y2Y and CPAWS. We are also a proud member of 1% for the Planet.
• We prioritize training and employment opportunities to Indigenous youth and local service providers, investing in an Indigenous owned tourism business and providing a portion of our profits to Indigenous led initiatives.