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ABOUT THIS REGION  CANOEING - RIVER TRIPS

Canoe and hike the Athabasca Sand Dunes

Canoe and hike the largest sand dunes in North America on this tour to the Athabasca Sand Dunes. In the northwest corner of Saskatchewan, along the south shore of Lake Athabasca is an area unique to North America. The Athabasca Sand Dunes boasts the largest area of sand dunes and the biggest sand dunes in North America. You'll think you've somehow ended up in northern Africa!

Canoe and hike the Athabasca Sand Dunes

The group will meet in Stony Rapids. After the float plane ride to the mouth of the William River you'll paddle up the river to the middle of the largest sand dunes. The group will spend several days hiking and exploring the dunes. Then you'll float back down the river to shores of Lake Athabasca to await the float plane to take you back to Stony Rapids. Because this area is so unique and so fragile, the Saskatchewan Government preserved it as a Wilderness Park. On the wilderness trip you'll get to hike and canoe through an area unique to North America. You'll get to stand on top of the biggest sand dunes on the continent. You'll see plants that only grow here and you'll understand why the Athabasca Sand Dunes Wilderness Area is being protected.

Canoe and hike the Athabasca Sand Dunes

Season: July to August
Suggested Items: Camera, daypack, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle.
Suggested Clothing: Two changes of clothes for a broad range of temperatures, long sleeved shirts, long pants, wool or fleece sweater, windbreaker, dry foot wear and wet foot wear, wool socks, hat, gloves, bathing suit, rain gear.
Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate
Restrictions: A novice canoeist in good physical condition would be comfortable taking this trip. The two days paddling up river will test ones endurance. Hiking is soft sand also is a test of ones physical condition.
Maximum Number of People: 10
Equipment Provided: 17' Royalex hull Trail Head Prospectors, Old Town Trippers, rescue and first aid equipment, trip-proven 3-season nylon tents, tarps for group shelter, thermarest mattresses, warm Hollofill sleeping bags, waterproof floating barrels.
Transportation: Trips begin and end in Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan. Transwest Air flies to Stony Rapids from Saskatoon several times a day.
Accommodations: Accommodations are in tent camps along the river.
Meal Information: Meals are included.
Guide Information: We have the most highly trained and experienced guides in Saskatchewan. Certified instructors of flatwater and whitewater canoeing as well as canoe camping. Each guide is trained in rescue, first aid and CPR, so you know you're in good hands. Most have been with us for many years, and they know the rivers they travel.
Weather Information: Summer temperatures range from 15 to 25 degrees Celsius.
Trip Duration Price
7 days

$3995.00* per person
*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax

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Canoe and hike the Athabasca Sand Dunes

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