HISTORY AND HERO'S
DATES: July 2 - 4,  July 23 - 25, August 6-8 and Ongoing Throughout the 2010 Summer

Description:
This is an amazing opportunity for people of all paddling levels to enjoy a great and knowledgeable voyage on the North Saskatchewan River. We offer this experience as a two-night journey, filled with local Saskatchewan folklore and history, geared to capture everyone's interest. You will end your adventure with an interpretive guided tour of Fort Battleford. It is a great trip for families wanting to introduce their children to canoe camping or for those that want to learn more about the intriguing history of Saskatchewan.

Depending on the time of season and the water levels, we may begin our journey with lunch at Big Gully Nature Preserve.  Looking across the river is an amazing view of Pine Island Historic Reserve. Once upon a time, the Island had over five fur trading forts. It is loaded with voyaguer history and stories, some of which you learn about on this stop. Throughout the trip, we will share the North Sasketchewan River's rich fur trading history and tell stories about the Cree Conflict and the Riel Rebellion. After spending two nights camping on soft sand beaches, we end the adventure at Finlayson Island in Battleford. After loading up the gear, we will go on an interpretive tour with costume era guides of Fort Battleford National Historic Site. Your guide will tell some amazing stories of the Fort, and if our timing is right we may even get to see them shoot off the cannons used at the time.

This is a great introductory trip for people just wanting to learn more about canoe camping or wanting to learn more about the amazing history of the area. Don't forget your binoculars as there may be some esquisite bird viewing opportunities. If your into fishing, bring your fishing rod and license.

Cost: $400 per person

Family rates, Grandparents rates, and single parent rates are available.  Please call with inquiries.
Taxes are not included.

DISCOVERY PACKAGE

Dates:  Ongoing throught the Spring and Summer

DESCRIPTION:  This is a shortened version of our ever popular "History and Hero's" package mentioned above.  It is the perfect two day-one night paddle journey for those that are unsure if thier family will enjoy an extended canoe adventure or are short on time.  We begin our journey with a home cooked lunch at the historic Pine Island Nature Reserve.  Here, your guide will begin to share his knowledge of the local history by telling you the why this area is so important to historians.  After spending the afternoon enjoying the great outdoors and watching the shoreline for wildlife, we will set up camp on a nice sandy beach.  Your guide will cook a delicious supper over the fire which you can enjoy as you sit along side the flowing river.  Morning brings an amazing breakfast and a great sunrise.  After cleaning up camp, you will enjoy a leisurely paddle to the Paynton Ferry.  Here your guide will send you off with a smile on your faces and a want to paddle bigger and better destinations in the coming years.

COST:  $175 per person (adult)

Family rates, single parent rates, and grandparents rates available.  Taxes are not included.

THE CHURCHILL EXPERIENCE
Dates: July 24 to July 31, 2010

Description:
This amazing journey down the Churchill River is approximately 175 km's in length. The river trip itself is considered an 8-day trip, with an option of extending the number of days or the route length itself. We recommend paddling 20 to 25 kilometers a day. This is considered a novice trip and some whitewater experience is preferred, but not necessary. The rapid classification varies throughout this river, starting with class 1 rapids right up the scale to class 4, with portage trails around most of the rapids. We will not be running any class 4 rapids at any time on this route or any other route offered.

We will begin our journey by meeting at our home base of Paynton, SK. From there we will shuttle up to the northern community of Patuanuk. We will begin our journey down this amazing river by putting in at Shagwenaw Rapids and finish 8 days later at Snake Rapids, just outside of the community of Pinehouse.

You will see just how diverse the landscape and the riverscape is along this route. Keep you eyes out for wildlife such as moose, elk, badgers, timber wolves, to name just a few. This river is also a bird lover's paradise. Bird sightings include golden eagles, loons, and mergansers, amongst many others. Walleye and northern pike are abundant on this trip.

Cost: $1500 per person
Taxes are not included. The cost is based on a minimum of 4 people, and may fluctuate.

UPPER CLEARWATER ADVENTURE
Dates: June 26 to July 3, 2010

Description:
This is a fly-out and shuttle back novice river trip. The Upper Clearwater Adventure is approximately 143 km's and begins at Lloyd Lake and ends at Warner Rapids. This adventure is offered as an 8-day trip, covering up to 20 km's a day, including portages. This is considered an intermediate trip and some whitewater paddling skills are required. The rapids are classified from class 1 to class 4, with portage trails around the majority. We will not be running any class 4 rapids at any time during this or any other trip.

Due to the abundant history on the Clearwater River, it has the distinction of being a Canadian Heritage River. It is believed that the area was inhabited upwards of 5,000 years ago. This river has seen the likes of such famous adventurers as David Thompson, George Franklin, Peter Fidler, and George Simpson, not forgetting to mention the countless natives and fur traders that have traveled this route. There are four pictograph sites along the upper portion of the river, between Lloyd Lake and the Virgin River confluence.

There is an abundance of amazing campsites along this route. There is loads of good fishing spots. You can catch grayling, walleye, and northern pike (huge ones). Bring your binoculars and watch for local wildlife. There is a good chance for seeing bald eagles, osprey, black bears, woodland caribou, and much more along the river.

Cost:$2900 per person based on a group of three people
Taxes are not included. Due to fuel prices the cost may fluctuate.

ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE

We have been told that we cook better on an open fire than we do in a modern kitchen, so you won't be starving on our trips.  Meals are included from the time we begin to the time we end the trip and we can send you a sample menu upon request.  Shuttles, boats, PFD's, and paddles are also included.  Your guide will be carrying all maps of your route, a first aid kit, repair kit, communication (in case of emergencies), and tonnes of knowledge.  Admission to Fort Battleford, or other points of interest in the area, will also be included in the "History and Hero's" trip. 

CUSTOMIZED TRIPS AND OTHER SERVICES

Day trips in the North Battleford area are available.  Please call for prices and information.  We at Clearwater Canoeing want your river journey to be unsurpassed and will do our best to answer any questions you may have about our trips or any other routes you may be interested in.  We do offer the option of extending or changing any trip and also look forward to helping you paddle those hard to reach rivers, such as the Cree, the Williams, and the Paull.  Other services we can help you with include shuttle services, maps, attractions, and fun whitewater weekends on the Makwa or the Waterhen.  Feel free to contact us with any concerns or questions.