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Nahanni National Park Reserve
national park
mountains
backcountry hiking
canyon views
unesco world heritage site
hot springs
whitewater rafting
wildlife
northern lights
kayaking
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13 attractions in Northwest Territories: Nahanni National Park Reserve, South Nahanni River, Virginia Falls, and 10 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in a web post.

Nahanni National Park Reserve

Nahanni National Park Reserve

National Park
National park
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4.4

• Explore this underrated national park for ethereal canyon views and abundant wildlife. • It is Canada's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. • Accessible primarily by licensed charter floatplane from Yellowknife or Fort Simpson. ✓ Register overnight trips and pay a fee for backcountry excursions with park officials.


South Nahanni River

South Nahanni River

River
River
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4.3

• Paddle this river through the Nahanni National Park Reserve to see its dramatic terrain. • Explore the park by canoe or kayak along the river.


Virginia Falls

Virginia Falls

Natural Feature
Natural feature
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5.0

• See the powerful waterfall that carved the Fourth Canyon, known as Náįlįcho. • The falls are twice the height of Niagara Falls.


First Canyon

First Canyon

Natural Feature
Natural feature

• Kayak through the tallest towering canyon in Nahanni National Park. • Find the Paddle Cabin here, where adventurers sign paddles.


Second Canyon

Second Canyon

Natural Feature
Natural feature
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4.7

• Paddle through this nine-mile long canyon in the park. • It flows into Deadman Valley.


Deadmen Valley

Deadmen Valley

Natural Feature
Natural feature
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4.5

• Find this valley after traversing the Second Canyon.


Rabbitkettle Hotsprings

Rabbitkettle Hotsprings

River
River
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5.0

• Go on a guided barefoot expedition to see these unique hot springs. • Soaking in the springs is not permitted.


Kraus Hotsprings

Kraus Hotsprings

River
River
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5.0

• Soak in these hot springs after a seven-to-ten day journey from Virginia Falls. • This is one of the few spots in the park where soaking is allowed.


Great Slave Lake

Great Slave Lake

Lake
Lake

• See one of Canada's 10 deepest lakes. • It offers vast open landscapes for nature lovers.


Mackenzie Mountains

Mackenzie Mountains

Natural Feature
Natural feature
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5.0

• Challenge yourself on the rugged peaks of this mountain range. • Mountaineers are attracted to its jagged peaks, like the Cirque of the Unclimbables.


Lotus Flower Tower

Lotus Flower Tower

Mountain Peak
Mountain peak
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4.7

• Tackle this jagged peak in the extreme Cirque of the Unclimbables. • It is a challenging destination for expert mountaineers.


Huey Spires

Huey Spires

Mountain Peak
Mountain peak
star
5.0

• Tackle this jagged peak in the extreme Cirque of the Unclimbables. • It is a challenging destination for expert mountaineers.


Wood Buffalo National Park of Canada

Wood Buffalo National Park of Canada

National Park
National park
star
4.2

• Escape to Canada's largest national park for fishing, lakeside camping, and wildlife watching. • See bison and enjoy the pristine nature.

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