4 Day Canoe Trip on the North Saskatchewan River

Itinerary

​Day 1 - Canoe training on the lake
We meet at Twin Lakes just west of Rocky Mountain House. After introductions and a snack, the foundational canoeing skills needed for river travel will be introduced. There will be plenty of time to practice manoeuvres and play water games. At the end of the day, we shuttle to HeLa Ventures, our home for the night. Enjoy a delicious home-cooked supper and campfire, finish packing for the trip, and get a good night's sleep in our rustic cabins. 

Day 2 - Depart on River Trip (Saunders - Box Car)
In the morning, we drive to the Saunders river access, 45 minutes west of HeLa. We load our boats, launch and spend the day paddling the river and enjoying the scenery. At the end of the day, we set up our wilderness campsite with enough time leftover to learn bushcraft skills, enjoy a nice dinner and campfire, and fall asleep to the sound of the river.

Day 3 - Box Car - Devil's Elbow
We continue paddling down the river, enjoying the serenity of the boreal forest. Our destination for today is the infamous Devil's Elbow campsite, where we spend the afternoon playing in the rapids, learning more bushcraft or simply relaxing and enjoying the surroundings.

Day 4 - Devil's Elbow - National Historic Site
On our final day, we paddle alongside towering sandstone cliffs and keep an eye out for eagles soaring above. We eventually reach the Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site where our vehicles are waiting for us.  We load gear and enjoy a hearty snack before saying our goodbyes. 
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