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Extending along the south shore of Lake Athabasca is the most northerly major dune field in the world. Giant dunes rise as much as 100 feet and stretch for a quarter mile. In places the constantly moving dunes slowly smother the forest, while in others shifting sand uncovers ghostly stands of exhumed forest. Here you'll find over 50 rare plant species, 10 of which are endemic, found nowhere else on earth. This unique and fragile landscape is now protected in Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Wilderness Park.
The William River provides a spectacular and challenging canoe journey through wild whitewater, and passing through Athabasca's largest dune field. Just before reaching Lake Athabasca, the William broadens into a wide braided stream which resembles a giant abstract painting with multi-hued shades of carmel, bronze and copper.
The MacFarlane River. which empties into Lake Athabasca at the eastern end of the sand dunes provides an equally exciting though different canoe journey. With long stretches of whitewater, the MacFarlane's highlight is a wild canyon with three dramatic waterfalls, just before it cuts through the sand dunes.
Eco Rivers Canoeing Packages
Choose among canoe trips down the William River from Carswell Lake to Lake Athabasca, the MacFarlane River from Brudell Lake to Lake Athabasca, or Lake Athabasca's south shore between the William and MacFarlane Rivers.
7 days, 7 nights $2495 per person
Optional: for very little extra cost, you can extend the number of days for a more leisurely trip.
Includes:
 round trip charter flight from Saskatoon to Stony Rapids
float plane flight between Stony Rapids and your drop-off point
float plane pick-up for your return
canoe (17-foot Old Town Tripper royalex), tent, paddles, life jackets, ropes and throw bags
orientation and trip planning for the trip of your choice
Not included:
food supplies, fishing licence, sleeping bags and mats, rain gear, satellite phone, and applicable taxes.
All prices quoted in CDN Dollars, and based on double occupancy. Deposit of $750 per person required to confirm reservations.
The above river trips require whitewater canoeing experience
Note: Optional package as above
Canoe the Otherside River starting at Squirrel Lake and paddling to Richards Lake and ending at Otherside River Lodge.
7 days, 7 nights $2295 per person
Contact us for special group rates
Contact us for quotes for your own custom package
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