The Sahtu is the core of the territory – jagged, trackless, fresh, and awash with some of wildest whitewater rivers on the planet. This is canoe-tripping country, where savvy paddlers set off on multi-week journeys through the hushed frontier – or where you, following a boat’s length behind your expert guide, can enjoy an expedition that’s at once luxurious and life-changing.
The Sahtu is home to five alpine waterways that are synonymous with Northern adventure. Outfitters in Norman Wells can hook you up. Here’s why to grab your paddle and go: