Nahanni National Park Reserve of Canada
What's New
New Format – Tufa Mounds Guided Hike
Aerial view of Tufa Mound © Parks Canada
The Tufa Mounds guided hike at Rabbitkettle Lake will be taking on a different format for the 2011 visitor season at Nahanni National Park Reserve.
This season’s Tufa Mounds hike will follow a trail to a lookout point on the bank of the Rabbitkettle River across from the tufa mounds. During the hike, you will be treated to information about the area, bears, and local plant life. From the lookout point, you will have the rare opportunity to touch and feel pieces of tufa, take photographs, and learn more about the unique geological processes and the spiritual significance of this special site.
Parks Canada strives to create a safe and memorable experience for all visitors. Visitor safety is of the utmost importance to us, and the Rabbitkettle Ferry Crossing will be closed for the 2011 visitor season pending a review of an upgraded or replaced crossing solution. To accommodate this work, no access will be permitted for walking on the tufa mounds for the summer of 2011.
We look forward to seeing you on the Tufa Mounds guided hike!
Water and moss ©Parks Canada
Nahanni into 2011: Extending our reach
Winter 2011
June 18, 2011 marks the two-year anniversary of the massive expansion of Nahʔą Dehé (Nahanni National Park Reserve) to 30,050km2 , fulfilling the shared vision of Parks Canada and Dehcho First Nations of protecting this spectacular watershed.
Included in the new portion of the park is the world-renowned climbing destination known as the Cirque of the Unclimbables and nearby glaciers of the Ragged Range, longer stretches of the South Nahanni and Flat rivers as well as sections of the Little Nahanni and Broken Skull rivers, and increased alpine habitat in the Ram, Nahanni & Tlogotsho plateau.
Wilderness adventure awaits you...
Celebrating 125 years of National Parks in Canada in the community of Nahanni Butte!
Summer 2010
In July 2010, Nahanni National Park Reserve celebrated 125 years of National Parks in Canada. It was also the one year anniversary of the 2009 expansion of Nahanni from under 5,000 km2 to over 30,050 km2, which gave extra cause to celebrate.
Canada Parks Day celebrations were held in Fort Simpson and the community of Nahanni Butte, also known by its traditional Dene name of Tthenáágó. Part of the traditional harvesting area of the Nahanni Butte Dene, Nahʔą Dehé (Nahanni) is revered as a place of mystery, spirituality and healing.
A fire ceremony in Nahanni Butte was led by Michael Cazon, Dene drummer, and Interpretation Officer for Parks Canada, with George Tsetso of Nahanni Butte. Parks staff and community members gave thanks for the combined effort of Parks Canada and Dehcho First Nations that resulted in successful park expansion. A barbeque was held after the ceremony in celebration.
Happy 125 years of National Parks in Canada!