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Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime historical adventure with Grand Rapids Wilderness Adventures—Western Canada's ultimate wilderness escape. Journey through 200+ km of pristine wilderness along the historic Athabasca River, where you'll discover a hidden world of rugged beauty, incredible wildlife, prolific history and awe-inspiring scenery. Your adventure leads to a remote, backcountry lodge in Grand Rapids Wildland Provincial Park, accessible only by water or air. While staying at the lodge you can visit the historic Class VI Grand Rapids, and some of the planet's best examples of massive spherical boulders called Concretions. Spend 4 days in cozy log cabins with wood stoves, dining, fishing, and more—all boat transport included. As the sole provider of these exclusive, multi-day adventures, they offer an unparalleled wilderness experience tailored for true explorers. Escape the ordinary—your wilderness paradise awaits.

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Athabasca, Canada

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Highlights
Adventure Enthusiasts
Beginner
Intermediate
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Multiple days
Guided
Amazing wildlife
Hudson's Bay Store
Prolific history
Pelican Portage (Athabasca River)
Historic boilers
Pelican Portage Settlement (Athabasca River)
Cable tool draw works
The Historic Grand Rapids
Amazing Concretions at the Grand Rapids
Natural wonders
Once home to the most prolific narrow gauge railway ever built.
The Historic Grand Rapids Island