Nahanni National Park Reserve
Using recreational drones in Nahanni National Park Reserve is prohibited. Operating a drone within park boundaries may face law enforcement action and a fine of up to $25,000.
You must make a trip reservation to visit Nahanni or Nááts'įhch'oh National Park Reserves overnight.
The Cirque of the Unclimbables’ granite spires rise out of the lush alpine meadow, at Náįlįcho (Virginia Falls) the South Nahanni River surges over a drop twice the height of Niagara Falls. Nahanni National Park Reserve, encompassing 30,000 square kilometers, is a designated UNESCO world heritage site. The Dehcho First Nations welcome adventurers to Nahʔą Dehé, land of peaks, plateaus and wild rivers.
Featured things to do
Nahanni alpine experience
Nahanni combines wilderness with diverse peaks to create a mountaineering mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. Trekkers explore the valleys and mountain passes of the Ragged Range.
Nahanni day flight experience
A flightseeing excursion in Nahanni National Park Reserve provides access to icons of this UNESCO World Heritage Site and to remote areas few others will behold.
Nahanni river trips
National Geographic ranks the Nahʔą Dehé trip among its Top 20 Tourism Adventures in the World. The reserve offers more than one river. Experienced paddlers also explore the Little Nahanni River and Flat River.
Stewardship and management
Construction at Náįlįcho, Ndahecho Gondié Gháádé, Administrative offices, How to Reach Us, Park Management, Guidelines for Licensing of Guided River...
Activities and experiences
Essence of Tourism Destination, Nahanni Alpine Experience, Nahanni Day Flight Experience, Nahanni River Trips Experience, Nahanni Butte Community...
Plan your visit
How to Get There, Hours of Operation, Fees, Charters and outfitters, Registration / De-registration, Weather, You are in bear country, Custodial Groups,...
Nature and science
Women in Science, Wildlife, Vegetation, Geology and Geomorphology, Hydrology, Soothing Sounds from Nahanni, Video
Culture and history
Dene people, the local indigenous population, and their ancestors have used the lands in and around Nahanni National Park Reserve for up to 10,000 years.
Safety and guidelines
Bears, Minimizing Risk, River Hazards, Wildfire, Rating River Difficulty, Emergencies and rescue capability, Fire Information and Updates, Important...
Contact us
Telephone: 867-695-6558
Email: nahanni.info@pc.gc.ca
Hours of operation
Nahanni National Park Reserve has offices in Fort Simpson (main office) and Nahanni Butte.
Office Hours:
Fort Simpson
Summer:
July 1 to August 31
Daily
8:30 a.m. - 12 noon
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Winter:
(September 1 to June 30)
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. - 12 noon,
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed weekends
Nahanni Butte
Summer:
July 1 to August 31
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. - 12 noon
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed weekends
Winter:
(September 1 to June 30)
Closed
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