Nahanni National Park Reserve of Canada protects a portion of the Mackenzie Mountains Natural Region offering the adventurous visitor a wilderness experience. A key feature of the park is the Naha Dehé (South Nahanni River).
Four great canyons line this spectacular whitewater river. At Nailicho (Virginia Falls) the river plunges in a thunderous plume. The park's sulphur hotsprings, alpine tundra, mountain ranges, and forests of spruce and aspen are home to many species of birds, fish and mammals. A visitor centre in Fort Simpson features displays on the history, culture and geography of the area. The park was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1978.
The park covers a huge 30,000 square kilometers and is full of peaks, plateaus and wild rivers to explore and enjoy.
The park is the ultimate paradise for adventurers, where you can trek with a compass in hand and explore the meadows and reserves for the curious minds. Go on a mountain experience and climb to the peak, or head out on a river trip and spot soe wildlife, there's so much to see and do.
The vast majority of visitors travel to the park by chartered floatplane. Floatplanes may be chartered in many of the regional communities, including Fort Simpson and Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories, Muncho Lake in British Columbia, and Watson Lake, Yukon.
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2023
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The peak visitor season for Nahanni National Park Reserve is in July and August.
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