Dehcho Paddlers Association

Dehcho Paddlers Association

This site is dedicated to sharing information about canoeing and kayaking Canada's Mackenzie River (Dehcho) and it's tributaries.

Mackenzie River Guidebook

The Mackenzie River Guidebook is an essential resource for anyone paddling the iconic Mackenzie River — and a perfect coffee table book for those who dream of one day making the journey, or for those who wish to keep a cherished memory. Richly detailed and beautifully designed, it’s filled with full-colour photography, cultural insights, and information on the settlements along the river’s path.

Dene Place Names

Dehcho - "big river" - Mackenzie River
Deline - "where the water flows" - Ft Franklin
Sahtu - "bear water" - Great Bear Lake
K'ahbamitue - "ptarmigan net" - Colville Lake
Radlei Ko - "where the rapids are" - Ft Good Hope
Le Gohlini - "where the oil is" - Norman Wells
Tulit'a - "where the two rivers meet" - Ft Norman
Sahtu De - "bear river" - The Great Bear River
Shih Niline - "mountain river" - Mountain River

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Dehcho Paddlers Association
Canoe North Ltd. • 47 Studney Drive, Hay River, NT, X0E 0R6, Canada