White Water Paddling Trip in Canada: Paull River

7 days

The Paull and Churchill Rivers are unique in their form. They are a series of lakes joined by rapids or falls. Flowing over the Precambrian Shield, they pass through a forested landscape of rock outcroppings and muskeg. The many lakes making up the Paull and Churchill are sprinkled with tree covered islands. The rapids are generally short and shelf-like in nature. Both novice and seasoned canoeists enjoy paddling on the white water river because the more difficult rapids can be easily portaged by those without the skills to run them.

The Paull and Churchill Rivers are very similar in nature. The only difference is their size. The Paull is a small river flowing at about 20 cubic meters per second. The Churchill flows at about 350. The rapids and the lakes of the Paull are all just a smaller version of the Churchill. You will enjoy seeing the contrast and experiencing the white water.

You may see bald eagles and white pelicans fishing below rapids, moose wading in the shallows, black bears wandering along the shore, and enjoy evening concerts by common loons at sunset. It’s a peaceful area. Perfectly calm days are not uncommon on this trip. There is rarely any reason to hurry. Your guide will take the time to teach you about the river, the land, and the plants and animals. You’ll learn some of the history of the area and get acquainted with some of the people who live along the rivers.

The Paull and Churchill Rivers still flow free and clean, and we drink right out of the river. The water temperature is at its peak, around 22 degrees Celsius, so swimming and bathing are a pleasure! On our route we will see some outfitting camps and native homes, but the area is still very much as it was 150 years ago when the voyageurs paddled it. For more information on this period of history before you paddle the Churchill, we recommend several books:

Sigurd Olson: The Lonely Land University of Minnesota Press.

Greg Marchildon & Sid Robinson: Canoeing the Churchill Canadian Plains Research Centre.

How does this trip make a difference:

Your canoe trip on the Paull and Churchill Rivers will help support the local, northern Saskatchewan economy. THis operation employs many local people – both native and non-native. As much as possible, supplies and other needs are purchased locally. We are involved in the local community government and community events. Coming on this canoe trip will help us continue to do these things.

Because of your involvement on this canoe trip you will become better informed of the issues and concerns for the future of the Churchill River. You will also get to know some of the local people, their life styles and their love of the land you are traveling through.

The Churchill River is a unique, biodiverse landscape in the Precambrian Shield. We at Churchill River Canoe Outfitters are working along with CPAWS to help protect the area. A portion of the proceeds from this trip will go towards supporting CPAWS. CPAWS is the only environmental organization working to protect this sensitive region of northern Saskatchewan.

Package Price:
2195.00 Can./Person
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