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South Nahanni River
Virginia Falls to Nahanni Butte
UNESCO World Heritage canyon system with Virginia Falls — twice the height of Niagara. Remote NWT wilderness at its finest.
Trip overview
Difficulty
Class III+
Typical length
12 days
Common season
Jul-Aug
Region
NWT
Access overview
Put-in
Virginia Falls, NWT
Take-out
Nahanni Butte, NWT
Plan with current information
River conditions, access, permits, closures, and hazards can change. Confirm current details with the managing agency, official gauges, and local experts before departure.