Coghlan Falls Expedition
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Dates
Available for private booking
# of Days
6
Cost
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Skill Level
Beginner
Meeting Point
Missinipe SK
Distance
Coghlan Falls, located on the Johnson River at the upstream end of Pardoe Lake in northern Saskatchewan, is a series of hidden gem waterfalls. The falls cascade 28 meters over four major drops into Pardoe Lake. The area is ideal for hiking to view all four falls and find the best vistas. An 8 km upstream day trip offers an additional exploration to a nameless 10-meter waterfall. Pardoe Lake, characterized by beautiful sand shores and long narrow form, provides excellent base camp sites for beginning this canoeing adventure. The dramatic change in scenery near the falls, where the river plunges over granite ridges into the lake, presents an awe-inspiring sight.
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Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1- Travel to Missinipe, SK
Flights from Saskatoon to La Ronge ( your responsibility), CRCO shuttle pickup at the airport to Missinipe or make your way to Missinipe by your whatever means you like.
Pre trip meeting, gear check, dinner, overnight at CRCO accommodations in Missinipe
Day 2 - Travel to Pardoe Lake
Breakfast
Morning meet up in front of the CRCO office
Travel by CRCO van shuttle to Pardoe Lake
Day 2 to Day 5 - Paddle Pardoe Lake to Coghlan Falls and back
Pardoe Lake is a gorgeous lake on the Johnson River. We will paddle the lake over a couple days to reach the end goal- Coghlan Falls. We will spend a full day hiking and exploring around the falls before returning back across Pardoe Lake.
Day 6 - End of the trip
We will meet our Van Shuttle at the highway and return to Missinipe in time for connecting flights to La Ronge or overnight in Missinipe
What Is Included
Guides
5:1 ratio
Meals
Tasty meals & snacks from Day 1 supper to Day 8 Lunch
Canoeing Equipment:
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
Safety Equipment:
First aid and repair kits, communications equipment (satellite phone)
Canoe rescue gear
Local Transportation:
Van Shuttle from Missinipe to Pardoe Lake, SK
Transportation of guides, group gear, canoe etc to and from trip
Accommodations
1 night in Missinipe on Day 1
What Is Not Included
Saskatchewan tax: GST 5%, PST 6% of the trip fee
Personal clothing and gear - recommended clothing & equipment list will be provided
Travel between your home and the trip rendezvous - Missinipe, Saskatchewan
Accommodation and Meals in Missinipe SK after the trip
Any additional expenses or costs incurred as a result of delays to the trip caused by factors beyond our control - i.e. weather, 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
Tents (Available upon request) standing custom expedition dome tents - 2 per tent
How To Get To This Trip
Fly to Saskatoon SK (YXE), From Saskatoon Fly to La Ronge SK via Rise Air flight 502 on the fist day of the itinerary. You will be then greeted by CRCO staff and shuttled by Van to Missinipe which is our home base and the launch point the expedition. Alternatively you may drive to Missinipe yourself. Missinipe is located 480 km north of Saskatoon SK.
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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Deposit
25%
Coghlan Falls Expedition
✅ Flexible Cancellation Policy
✅ Fully Refundable Within 7 days
Call for Pricing
CAD/Person