We welcome you at the airport in Inuvik. Transfer to the floatplane base. After we checked our equipment, the guide provides you with a waterproof bag (approximately 100 liters) for all your gear. (We store the rest of your luggage; we’ll retrieve it on the way back.) Depending on the number of participants and the available aircrafts it will take one or more floatplanes to bring us to the lake. Prepared to be amazed by the views, flying over the Mackenzie delta and tundra with a breathtaking landscape. We even may have a chance seeing caribou! As soon as the floatplane takes off to civilization our adventure begins. We set up camp, prepare dinner and soon we are ready to spend our first night away from it all.

Our first goal is to reach the Wolverine River. Normally this is easy; the lake flows out to the river. The Wolverine River is very windy and narrow. Without much current and low water levels is may be necessary to line or canoes through. During the next days the program is quite simple: In the morning we eat breakfast and break up camp. As soon as the landscape permits, we go ashore for a short and beautiful hike. At midday we stop for a lunch break. At the end of the day, we look for a good spot to set up camp. Camp life is a succession of tasks and we expect you to help the guide with these tasks such as gathering firewood, collecting water and cooking. If there are fishermen in the group, we can take breaks to fish for arctic grayling and pike.

We arrive in the Anderson Delta. The water becomes mercury and silt. A little portage brings us to Tingmiak Lake, so we can access some fresh water. We explore the delta, as this marks the end of our canoe trip.

We go for a hike in the Anderson Delta and climb the Pingos. Perfect views of the beautiful landscape right to the Arctic Ocean.

Return fight to Inuvik, time to visit this little town. Overnight in a charming B&B.

After a night’s sleep in a real bed, a hot shower and a hearty breakfast, this expedition has come to an end. The day you can spent exploring Inuvik. Overnight in the B & B. 

• Flight to/from Inuvik
• Fishing license (must be booked far ahead)
• Fishing equipment
• Waterproofing for your camera
• Attractions in town
• Food & drinks in town
• Trip cancellation & medical insurance: We strongly recommend you purchase adequate insurance coverage at the time of booking. Your policy should cover injury, illness or death, trip cancellation, emergency medical, search & rescue, flight accident, travel accident, loss of baggage and personal effects
  

• About your guide: Jean-Marc is a French naturalist. He is a qualified river guide, mountain guide and polar specialist. He reached the magnetic north pole, did a solitary crossing of Ellesmere Island and has more than 10.500 km by canoe in the Canadian north under his belt. A true nature lover, he now is preparing a book about the fauna and flora of the north.
• As this is an expedition-style experience, we adapt our activities according weather conditions, wildlife viewing opportunities and group interests.
• We do the camp chores together (fold and put up the tent, cook, do the dishes, gather firewood, collect water...).
• This journey is suitable for everybody who is interested in life in real wilderness. No technical or physical skills are needed. You just have to be in good shape and health.
• In August night temperatures can drop below 0°C, to keep comfortable you need a good sleeping bag.
• Please bring waiders to get in and out of your canoe.
• According to unforeseen and/or weather circumstances and wildlife observations the itinerary can be subject to change.