Churchill River #2 Nistowiak Falls Bucket List Canoe Expedition
Beginner Chill Fun
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Dates
July 18 - July 22, 2026
# of Days
5
Cost
$1895
Skill Level
Beginner
Meeting Point
Missinipe SK
Distance
30 km
Itinerary
Day 1 - Travel to Missinipe, SK
Make your way to Missinipe Saskatchewan. Missinipe is aproximately 5 hour drive from Saskatoon on a mostly paved road. Plan to arrive around 3pm.
Once in Missinipe you will meet your guides Pre trip meeting, gear check, dinner and a relaxing overnight in CRCO's Paddlers Lodge.
Day 2 - Travel to Stanley Mission
Breakfast,
You will travel by van shuttle to Stanley Mission SK (76 km)
Skills Review and get on the water
Day 3 - 4 - Paddle Mountain, Drope, and Nistowiak Lakes
Paddle the unspoiled lakes of the Churchill River. Visiting the church at Stanley Mission, the Stanley Pictograph site, Stanley Rapids and Nistowiak Falls. We will set up a base camp on Drope Lake, surrounded by ruggedly beautiful scenery.
Day 5 - End of Adventure
Paddle back at Stanley Mission
Van shuttle will take you directly to the CRCO base in Missinipe,SK by early afternoon, where you may choose to make your way back home.
Optional Group Dinner and overnight in Missinipe (own expense)
What Is Included
Guides - 5:1 ratio
Excellent meals during the trip (starting with dinner on Day 1 and ending with lunch on day 5)
Snacks
Prospector expedition canoes
Paddles, PFD, helmets (you may bring your own)
Throw lines and other safety accessories
‘Kitchen’ - tarp, fire box, cooking stoves, utensils, dishes, etc
First aid and repair kits, communications equipment (satellite phone)
Canoe rescue gear
Return transportation between between Stanley Mission and Missinipe
Transportation of guides, group gear, canoe etc to and from trip
What Is Not Included
PST & GST - 11% of the trip fee
Personal clothing and gear - a recommended clothing & equipment list will be provided
Travel between your home and the trip rendezvous - Missinipe, Saskatchewan
Accommodation in Missinipe SK if required at the end of the trip
Any additional expenses or costs incurred as a result of delays to the trip caused by factors beyond our control - i.e. wind, waves, unsafe paddling conditions, forest fire, pandemic, etc
Any costs associated with your emergency evacuation from the trip - please contact us at CRCO for more information
Gratuities - we recommend $20 per day per guide that went out of their way to make your trip extraordinary
Tents - (available upon request) standing custom expedition dome tents - 2 per tent
How To Get To This Trip
Drive to Missinipe Saskatchewan. Missinipe is located 480 km north of Saskatoon SK, about a 5 hour drive
Discover the hidden gems of Saskatchewan's wild beauty on an unforgettable canoe trip on the Churchill!
We call this our "bucket list" trip, because it hits all the highlights in one package! First up, we'll visit the historic church at Stanley Mission, Saskatchewan's oldest building, built in the mid-1800s by Rev. Robert Hunt. Just downstream is an ancient pictograph site mentioned in many voyageur diaries. The main highlight is Nistowiak Falls, Saskatchewan’s best-known waterfall. With a vertical drop of over 15 metres, this stunning falls drains Lac- La-Ronge into the Churchill River.
The trip starts and ends in Stanley Mission, covering about 35 km with two short portages. You’ll cross Mountain Lake to visit the church and pictographs, then continue to Stanley Rapids and camp on an island in Drope Lake. The next day, explore Nistowiak Falls before returning to camp. On the final day, paddle back to Stanley Mission where a shuttle will return us to our rendevous in Missinipe.
The relaxed pace of this trip ensures you will have lots of time to chill, visit sites, play in Stanley rapids, swim, fish or just sit around camp and read a book. All skill levels welcome.
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Why Choose This Expedition?
Frequently Asked Questions
Cancellation Policy
By booking with us, you’re supporting our guides, staff, local suppliers, and the northern communities that make these adventures possible.
To hold your spot, a 25% deposit is required. This deposit is fully refundable (minus a 5% admin fee) if cancelled more than 60 days before your trip and fully refundable within 7 days of booking.
Once your trip is within 60 days and confirmed, all payments become non-refundable. At this point, we’re fully committed to running your expedition and incur significant costs.
We reserve the right to adjust itineraries if circumstances beyond our control arise (water levels, forest fires, plane delays, pandemics, etc.). If we must cancel a trip due to such circumstances, we may provide a partial refund at our discretion.
We reserve the right to cancel a trip for internal reasons (e.g. low signups, staffing shortage, logistic issues), in which case you will receive a full refund of what you paid us.
We strongly recommend trip cancellation insurance to protect against unexpected events or interruptions. If you need an insurance provider, there are many online providers that will provide travel insurance including trip cancellation insurance at a reasonable cost.
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CAD/Person
$1895
Deposit
25%
Churchill River #2 Nistowiak Falls Bucket List Canoe Expedition
✅ Flexible Cancellation Policy
✅ Fully Refundable Within 7 days