Canoe to
your own Island
Private canoe trip in Canada, ideal for motorhome holidays
The Alaska Highway from Edmonton to Alaska crosses the mighty Athabasca River in the town of Whitecourt, Alberta. Hundreds of islands, big and small, dot the river, none are inhabited, very few ever see a canoe or other boat. We drop you off on a deserted island with the necessary equipment and leave you alone to deal with the surprises and challenges mother nature might throw at you. After the pre-determined time we pick you up for the return back to civilization. A private canoe trip in Canada,which is easily combined on your way to Alaska in your RV.
Private canoe trip
to a remote Island
Tour L
Marooned on the Athabasca River, 2 or more days
If the lonely island in the Canadian wilderness is not yet checked off your bucket list, we have the one-of-kind, nerve-tingling adventure to fulfill your life’s dream. A private canoe trip in Canada, which fits into your Motorhome RV trip on your way from Edmonton, Alberta, to Alaska.
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We supply for a group of 1 to 3 persons:
one 2-person canoe with paddles, live vests, bailer, throw rope, whistles
a third person would paddle with the guide,
one tent with ground sheet and 2 or 3 hard foam mattresses (the tent is rated as 4-person tent),
transportation from Edmonton or Whitecourt to the put-in on the Athabasca River,
transportation form the take-out to Edmonton or Whitecourt.
We supply the following equipment:
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- two 40-liter dry bags/person
- rain tarp with ropes
- spade
- one folding chair/person
- waterproof barrel for dry goods and cans
- cooler for fresh food
- two 22-liter water containers
- fire grill
- 2-burner propane stove with propane bottles
- cooking and eating utensils for the group
- (itemized list supplied after booking)
- folding table
- bear spray
- toilet paper
- garbage bags and container
- lighter and fire starters
Not included:
food, alcohol, fishing gear, fishing license, personal items, first aid kit.
Demands:
basic paddle- and camping skills.
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Rocky Mountain Canoe Adventure, Tour K5, our 5-day guided canoe tour on the Athabasca River in Alberta from Hinton to Whitecourt.
We meet in Edmonton or Whitecourt, Alberta, where you can safely park your car or motorhome for a few days. The Sagitawah RV Park and campground in Whitecourt, for example, is next to the boat launch on the Athabasca River. Once your and the guide's canoes are in the water, all gear and equipment is stowed and tied down. You paddle one or two hours downstream to find the perfect island where the guide helps to set up the camp, fireplace and toilet facility and to gets you established. Then she or he paddles away, you won't need your canoe until the guide returns.
For the next few days you fend for yourself, surrounded by forests, the sounds of the river, the northern lights and starry sky at night. You keep your island pristine and undisturbed, there is no need to cut down trees, hunting is not allowed at all, no garbage is to be left behind.
When the guide returns, the camp is broken down, cleaned up to leave as few traces as possible and loaded into the boats. Now you paddle a few kilometers down-stream to the take-out point. Here the car or bus is waiting for the drive back to Whitecourt or Edmonton.
- English
- Bilingual - English/French
- Bilingual - English/German
- Seats Available
- Almost Full
- Sold Out
Time for swimming, fishing, campfires.
All necessary gear is supplied to keep you save and comfortable.
Only basic canoeing skills are necessary.
Your private canoe trip, designed just for you.
