In the various languages of the north, Thelon means "Wooded River" or "Fish River," signifying the importance of this region to the people who lived on the tundra.

Photo by Bill Silliker Jr.

The Thelon is not a mere representation, in miniature, of what the earth once was or a parcel of preserved park land - it truly is an immense wild place prized by biologists as the circumpolar Serengeti. The Thelon Reserve was established in 1927 just below the Arctic Circle to save the last 500 mainland Canadian musk-oxen from extinction. The creation of the Reserve allowed the musk-oxen to flourish and the caribou herd to grow to over 300,000 animals.

Explorations into the Thelon are possible only by float plane. Primarily an area known and sought out by biologists and wildlife photographers we believe more and more people will seek solace in this truly unique wilderness experience. Summer trips (June - September) are designed around wildlife activities and hotspots, such as tundra wolf dens, the caribou migration, musk-oxen and moose movements, barren lands grizzly, nesting birds of prey and waterfowl and spectacular northern light displays.

Groups are limited to 10 - 12 participants and accompanied by several experienced wildlife biologists. Before each trip begins many hours are spent by the guides on aerial reconnaissance to find the best location to set up the arctic base camp, utilizing weatherproof Quonset huts and tents. Depending on the site selected there will be a supply of zodiac or aluminum motor boats and canoes. Part-time aircraft support is also available for on-going aerial reconnaissance of wildlife "hotspots" and for medical emergencies. Days are spent stalking wildlife and exploring the region both by water and on foot.

Photo by David Welling

Trips are approximately 1-week in length and range in price from $2,500.00 - $5,600.00 per person. Call us for the different types of trips available, the best seasons to travel and for space availability.