Educational programs

– Have you every heard of Nahanni National Park Reserve? What about the famous Náįlįcho falls or the South Nahanni River? Are you a water tripper thirsty for a punch of adrenaline? Are you seeking a journey that will bring you through canyons, white-water waves classed 4, open gates carved in the mountains, canyon with mystic and legendary names such as Deadmen Valley, Headless Range and the Gates? If so, get in!

– Have you ever heard of Nááts'įhch'oh National Park Reserve? What about the famous Nááts'įhch'oh mountain or Moose Pond, mouth of the South Nahanni river? If not, we’re going paddling – hop in! The Broken Skull Rive is 108km of pure fun, the bragging rights are just a bonus. We’ll bust through tons of fun wave trains and some rocky rapids, while scooting around canyons, boulders and gasping in awe at the epic scenery.

– Have you ever heard of Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve? What about the legendary Pike`s portage that led to Artery Lake, place where the barrenlands tundras and the subarctic boreal forest converge? Travel a historic route from the shore of Great Slave Lake to the wild tundra landscape of the barrenlands, home to muskoxen, caribou and grizzly bear. Experience Thaidene Nene, the “Land of the ancestors”, and learn about the importance of protecting this special place.

– At Wood Buffalo National Park size matters. Not only it is the largest National Park in Canada, but also the largest dark sky preserve and home of the tallest migratory bird, the endangered Whooping Crane. Established, over a century ago, to protect the last free-roaming herd of Wood bison, it is a significant example of unique cultures, landscapes and wildlife.

– Are you wondering about the National Park and National Park Reserves that exist in the South of the Northwest Territories? Did you know that Wood Buffalo National Park is the largest National Park in Canada? Did you know that Náįlįcho Falls in Nahanni National Park Reserve is almost double the height of Niagara Falls? Did you know that Naats’ihch’oh National Park Reserve has a powerful mountain that possesses a prehistoric power? And did you know that Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve is a place where the barrens and subarctic boreal forest converge?

- Have you ever got lost in the wilderness in winter? Would you know what to do to survive one or many nights with only what mother natures has to offer and what is inside your backpack? Learn how you can survive by following five these (5) simple rules.

- Have you ever heard the hooting of owls, those nocturnal birds that captivate our imagination? Their unique characteristics, along with their numerous adaptations, allow them to survive in various environments. From sensitive ears to the ability to fly silently, every aspect of their anatomy plays a crucial role in their way of life.

– Have you ever seen bats, these nocturnal Chiroptera that capture our imagination? They are the only mammals capable of flying! Their unique characteristics as well as their many adaptations allow them to survive in their varied environments. From wings made of thin membranes of skin to the use of a natural sonar system, every aspect of their anatomy plays a crucial role in their lifestyle.

– Stars. Constellations. Milky Way. Greek Mythology. Did you know that Wood Buffalo National Park is the largest Dark Sky Preserve in the world? What does that mean? Explore the beauty of the dark sky and learn about the constellations that make our sky the most fascinating of all.

– You look at the water. What do you see? A small ripple forms on the surface of the water. What is it? A small head is leading the way in front of the ripple and only a small part of the anatomy is showing. Is it a beaver or a muskrat? How do I know? Join me to know!

– Are caribou and reindeer the same species? Caribou are found in Northern National Parks of Canada. Subspecies are thriving in those landscape; from their unique physical traits to their seasonal behaviors, they have learned to adapt to survive to the cold winters and wild tundra landscapes due to their multiple adaptations.

– In alpine talus of Nahanni and Naats’ihch’oh National Park Reserves, a small lagomorph is very sensitive to temperature fluctuations and habitat loss due to climate change. Pikas are prime example of a specie impacted by global warming. Together, we will discover the Collared Pika.