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7 Day Canoe Adventure in Canada: Fond du Lac River
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Key Information:
Tour Duration: 7
day(s)
Group Size: 5
- 12
people
Destination(s):
Saskatchewan
Specialty Categories:
Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting
Season: August
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 3295 Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 3295 Canadian Dollar (CAD)
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The Fond du Lac River flows across northeastern Saskatchewan through picturesque gorges of sandstone and conglomerates of the Athabasca group. These sandstones are Precambrian-aged rocks dating back to about 1.7 billion years ago. Many of the rapids flow over rocky ledges making the white water rather interesting. Other parts of the river flow through marshy areas where moose and caribou roam. Stinted jack pine with some black spruce and white birch cover the shore. The trip starts at the northern end of the Wollaston Lake road at the community of Points North. We fly out from Points North to Waterfound Bay. The float plane picks us up again at Burr Falls on Black Lake.
Several explorers visited the Fond du Lac River in the early fur trade days. They were looking for an alternative route to the rich fur bearing Athabasca region. The normal route was through the Clearwater and Athabasca Rivers. The Fond du Lac River route was rejected largely because it took the ice at least a month longer to leave. Mapmaker and explorer David Thompson paddled this river in the late 1700s. With his account in hand it is still possible to find his camping spots and the rapids he dumped his canoe in.
There are many highlights on this trip. Certainly one of the most picturesque is Manitou Falls where the river tumbles through a narrow limestone gorge. You will want to have your camera handy here. There are fantastic camping spots along the way. You’ll enjoy shooting some of the rapids. You will likely see wildlife along the river edge. And the fishing is great. It’s a river you’ll enjoy at a time of year that makes it very special.
Your canoe trip on the Fond du Lac River will help support the local, northern Saskatchewan economy. This operation employs many local people – both native and non-native. As much as possible, supplies and other needs are purchased locally. We are involved in the local community government and community events. Coming on this canoe trip will help us continue to do these things. The Fond du Lac River remains one of the few intact ecosystems in the Boreal Forest. The area may be threatened by extensive uranium mining.
We are working through our partners along with CPAWS to help monitor uranium exploration that is now taking place in the region. Along the route we will be watching for exploration sites and documenting anything we see to CPAWS. A portion of the proceeds from this trip will go towards supporting CPAWS. CPAWS is the only environmental organization working to protect this region of northern Saskatchewan.
Your Itinerary:
Day 0: August 23. Arrive in Points North, Northern Saskatchewan. Transwest Air flies to Points North from Saskatoon several times a day. Your guide will meet you at the air terminal. We will have a hotel room waiting for you. Plan to arrive in late afternoon or evening. Your guide will spent the evening talking with you about trip details. You'll get your own waterproof canoe barrel to pack your gear into.
Day 1: August 24. After breakfast you will board the float plane and head for Waterfound Bay and begin your journey down the Fond du Lac River.
Days 2-6: August 25-30. You will continue down the Fond du Lac River arriving on Black Lake on August 30. You'll enjoy some of the best camping spots anywhere. You'll likely spend an extra day enjoying the scenery at Manitou Falls.
Day 7: August 31. The float plane will arrive in the morning to transport you back to Points North. Once back in Points North, you can either catch a flight back to Saskatoon that day or the next. If you choose to stay in Points North for the night, the group will have a celebratory meal together. The CRCO van will leave for Missinipe the morning of September 1.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Also see tour packages in:
Canada
Saskatchewan
Outdoor: Water Drifter
Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting
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