Virgelle Merc & Missouri River Canoe Company - Fort Benton

Missouri River Canoe Company is located at Virgelle, a restored homestead-era settlement in a remote spot adjoining the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument. Our headquarters in the historic Virgelle Mercantile offers visitors a variety of outfitting options for canoe tripping on the Missouri River. Services range from canoe/kayak rental, to fully outfitted and guided river trips including canoes, shuttle, food, and camping gear.

The Missouri is a flat-water river, easily navigable for beginners, yet geologically and historically rich enough to intrigue seasoned river enthusiasts. This is a quiet, remote stretch of river, offering the ultimate adventure getaway. You can camp where Lewis and Clark camped and read their journal entries describing today's well-preserved landscape, as you ponder those earlier travels. Explore long abandoned homesteads and woodhawk campsites to gain a sense of the tough beginnings of white settlement in the American west.

Before and/or after your river trip, we offer overnight accommodations at Virgelle. Choose from authentic homestead cabins or historic B&B rooms, each of which reflects a bygone era with modern amenities. Cabins and B&B rooms include a fresh breakfast each morning in the dining room.

Overnight accommodations and river outfitting services presented in true Montana fashion, in a genuine setting, from friendly people.

Mailing Address
Not Available

Street Address
7485 Virgelle Ferry Road North
Virgelle, MT 59460

Phone: 406-378-3110
Fax: 406-378-3118
Toll Free: 800-426-2926

The Missouri River Canoe Company is located at Virgelle, 75 miles north east of Great Falls. Take Highway 87 from Great Falls toward Havre. About 12 miles past Loma, after mile marker 66, turn right onto a gravel road at the sign that says Coal Banks Landing. Follow the road about 8 miles until it comes to a T. Turn right, and the Virgelle Mercantile will be about 0.1 mile further on the left. If coming from Havre, follow Highway 87 past Big Sandy about 7 miles to a turn off marked Virgelle. Turn left onto a gravel road, follow it about 8 miles to the Virgelle Mercantile, which will be on the left.

Season
May - October

Hours
Reservation

Payments
visa, master card, american express, cash, discover, personal check (out of state), travelers checks, personal check (in state)

Reservations
reservations recommended

continental breakfast included, equipment rental, lewis and clark, breakfast, boat rental, gift shop, guide, shuttle service, hot breakfast, full breakfast included

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