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We have teamed up with some wilderness and rafting proffessionals in Canada to provide you with some truly unique ad off the beaten track adventures.
Whether you are looking for a rafting expedition down a little rafted river in Quebec or Northern British Columbia or would like us to tailor you shorter adventure as part of your trip to the Rocky Mountains or Vancouver Island, Pioneer will be able to design you an itinerary to ensure a holiday of a lifetime.
The Magpie West, in Quebec, Canada offers some of the best expedition rafting in the world with stunning scenery and continuous white water.
So few people have paddled through here that most of the rapids are still unnamed…something we can work on as we relax in the evening recounting the day’s adventures. For rafters with experience
Scheduled Departures -12th - 25th August 2012
Join us as we paddle, play and float our way down the majestic Magpie River. We fly in by float plane and camp at the water’s edge, exploring virgin Boreal forest and whitewater canyons. Days are filled with action, evenings comfortable and relaxed. Connect with nature. No previous rafting experience necessary - suitable for children aged 12 and above
Scheduled Departures -18th - 25th August 2012
A multi activity program which immerses you into the spectacular surroundings of the Canadian Rockies. You will be introduced to canoeing, hiking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing and will conclude your trip on a 4-day canoe expedition on the magestic North Saskatchewan river.
Group Departures -18 Jun 2012, 22nd Jul 2012, 8th Aug 2012, 12 Sep 2012
Tailormade Departures - on request May - September
Experience the rugged peaks of the Rocky Mountains on foot, by canoe, and by bike. We spend 8 days hiking through Banff, Jasper, the Wilmore Wilderness Park before continuing on a 5 day river trip down the Athabasca River. We conclude with a 2 day mountain biking adventure in Jasper National Park.
Group Departures - 5th Sept 2012
Tailormade Departures - June - Sept
A feeling of complete isolation and vast wilderness awaits you on this once in a lifetime trekking experience. We start this 11 day trek at the spectacular Snake Indian Water Falls and culminate with the breathtaking views of Mount Robson (the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies)
Group Departures -19th Jun 2012
Tailormade Departures - June - September
The world famous West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island protects some of the most beautiful coastline and ecologically improtant temperate rainforest in Western Canada. Covering a distance of 75km and taking in waterfalls, fiords, pristine beaches and rainforest, this is a well developed yet still stremous trek and is considered one of the classic hikes of North America and one of the most scenic and beautiful treks in Canada
2012 Group Departures - 16th May, 13th Jun, 25th Jul, 19th Sept
Tailormade Departures - May - Sept
From its head waters at Tuaton Lake on the Spatsizi Plateau to the Pacific Ocean, the Stikine flows 640 km through a vast and untouched wilderness of breathtaking proportions. Divided in two by the mighty Grand Canyon we canoe down the lower Stikine from Telegraph Creek to Wrangle Bay. With only grade 1 & 2 rapids it is a very relaxing & remote expedition which allows you to enjoy the astounding scenery surrounding the river.
Group Departures - 8th Aug 2012
Tailormade Departures - June - September
The Nahanni is a UNESCO world heritage river and considered the Colorado of the North. Only accessible by float plane this is one of the most pristine and visually breathtaking rivers of North America. In our Canadian Canoes we spend nearly 20 days along its 650km path - camping by the riverside this expedition provides a wild, breathtaking and once in a lifetime experience.
Group Departures - 30th July 2012
Tailormade Departures - July - September
Rated as one of the top 10 river adventures in the world, the Tatshenshini River is one of the wildest and most visually spectacular rivers. Running through both the Yukon and Alaska you will canoe 220km along its length past some of North America's highest peaks, wildest untouched wilderness and some of the largest non-polar glacier systems in the world. A true once in a lifetime adventure, the trip begins with intense 2 day canoe training.sessions
Group Departures -15th Oct 2011 ; 6th Nov 2011 ; 23rd Dec 2011
Group Departures -15th Oct 2011 ; 6th Nov 2011 ; 23rd Dec 2011
West Magpie River Expedition
14 days : 12th - 25th Aug 2012
Magpie River Adventure
8 days : 18th - 25th Aug 2012
British Columbia
Rocky Mountain Summer Adventure
14 days :
2012:
18 Jun, 22 Jul, 8 Aug, 12 Sep
Tailormade: June - Sept
Wilderness Trek
22 days :
2012: 5 Sep
Tailormade: June - Sept
North Boundary Trek
14 days :
2012: 19 Jun
Tailormade: June - Sept
The West Coast Trail
12 days :
2012: 16th May, 13th Jun, 25th Jul, 19th Sept
Tailormade: May - Sept
Lower Stikine River
14 days :
2012: 8th Aug
Tailormade: June - Sept
The Yukon
Nahanni River Expedition
22 days :
2012:
30 July
Tailormade: July - Sept
Tatshenshini River Expedition
12 days :
2012: 5 Sept
Tailormade: June - Sept
Alaska
Tatshenshini River Expedition
12 days :
2012: 5 Sept
Tailormade: June - Sept
raft the west magpie and magpie rivers Paddle along majestic rivers
Travel through remote and untouched wilderness
Wild Camping amongst stunning scenery About the West Magpie River
If you are after serious adventure and breathtaking wilderness, this trip has it all. The Magpie River
flows through the heart of the North Shore region of Quebec, with the Magpie West (West Magpie) flowing
through vast stretches of untouched Boreal forest (this is one of the biggest areas of intact forest in the
world) which is home to black bear, moose, beaver as well as rare lynx and woodland caribou.
Contact us by phone 0845 0047801 or email us to discuss tailormade options and we can design your perfect itinerary.
