Nahanni National Park Reserve lies in the Northwest Territories of Canada, in the northwestern part of North America. It protects the South Nahanni River system and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a recognition that reflects the park's wild and largely unspoiled character.
What the park offers
- Virginia Falls, one of the park's best-known features, on the South Nahanni River.
- Deep canyons cut into the landscape by the river system.
- Pristine wilderness, with the sense of remoteness that comes from a protected natural landscape.
What kind of visit it makes
This is a destination for travellers who want wilderness rather than a town-based stay. The park suits those drawn to river landscapes, canyon scenery and quiet natural surroundings. Because the park protects a wild river system, visits are best approached as a journey into remote country, with the planning and self-reliance that such a place calls for.
If you are deciding whether to go, consider whether you are looking for a landscape experience centred on rivers, waterfalls and canyons. For that kind of trip, Nahanni National Park Reserve offers a rare combination of heritage protection and untouched wild country in the Northwest Territories.
