The
Bonnet Plume River is one of the
Yukon's better-known rivers. It flows from a mountain lake source in the
Bonnet Plume Range in the
Mackenzie Mountains through several mountain ranges to its confluence with the
Peel. It is very popular with outdoor enthusiasts as a
canoe,
kayak or
rafting trip. There is large section of whitewater on the river where it passes through a rockslide canyon.
This river is very remote and is usually accessed by plane or helicopter. The Bonnet Plume was designated a Canadian Heritage River in 1998.