Inuvik Tuktoyaktuk Highway, Northwest Territories

September 10^th, 2020

Holy Grail: The First SUP Descent of the Mountain River

It was the first stand-up paddleboard descent of the iconic Mountain River—but that was hardly the point of experiencing one of the continent’s last great wildernesses. It’s July 1st, the start of our two-week voyage down the famed Mountain River in the Northwest Territories. We’re eating bacon and pancakes drenched in maple syrup, listening to The Tragically Hip, and it’s the country’s 150th birthday to boot. It doesn’t get more Canadian than this.

March 20^th, 2020

The Haunting History of This Canadian National Park

Dark mountain spires pierce the fog against a steely sky, making Nahanni National Park seem more akin to Mordor than Canada. The park can only be accessed by boat or floatplane by intrepid travelers seeking to conquer the rapids of the Nahanni River or summit the formidable Cirque of the Unclimbables. Its impenetrable forest and mountains may be the primary reason Nahanni sees limited visitors, but perhaps it’s also because the park is shrouded in macabre legends befitting of its menacing landscape.

April 26^th, 2018

See Why You Gotta Visit The Northwest Territories

Travel blogger, Lindsay Davies, ventures north to experience the Northwest Territories. Lindsay explains why Northwest Territories is a must see destination