CANOEINg THE YUKON –
discover why the Yukon was made for paddling.
When coming to the Yukon to experience some outdoor adventures, make sure you dont miss one of the plenty water activities such as kayaking, acnoeing, rafting and more. Connect with nature and enjoy the quietness while canoeing Yukon’s rivers and lakes. Exploring Yukon from the water is an unbeatable way to experience our wilderness, and offers opportunities for beginners and pros alike. With everything from quiet lakes to world-renowned rivers, the Yukon serves up endless places to dip your paddle.
We offer the following guided Yukon canoeing trips: for experienced paddlers the upper Takhini River or for beginner to intermediate level, the Pine Lake tour.
Pine Lake Tour
Our Canoeing-Introduction Tour. Pine Lake is the perfect water for those who want to see if canoeing is for them or to start their skills and be able to explore on their own in the future. A safe water for learning how to canoe or kayak. Start your journey with us, learning the techniques of canoeing properly. Being surrounded by snow-capped mountains as your canoe glides through the pristine water.
Costs: $150 per person
Minimum Pax: 2
Duration: 4hrs
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Includes: Canoe, Guide, Introduction lesson, snacks and warm drinks
Not included: transportation to starting point, guides gratuities, 5% tax
Upper Takhini River
One of our favourite canoeing day trips in the Yukon. The upper Takhini river is located in the Takhini Valley about one hour away from Haines Junction (direction Whitehorse) and starts out from Kusawa Lake. Connect with nature and enjoy the quiet, while you might spot some wild horse, elk, moose, wolfs, lynx, porcupine, beavers, otters bold and golden eagle, back and grizzly bears and many more wildlife.
We will leave from Mount Logan Lodge or meet you at the starting point of our tour. Starting point of our beautiful canoeing tour is at the start of the Takhini River at Kusawa Lake. The river is relatively calm as it winds its way down the valley. There is also an opportunity for some fun, running the rapids called the jaws of death (the locals call them the gums of death as it is really not that dangerous). Of course you dont have to go all that crazy. Optional: we carry the canoe around. The tour ends at Mendalhall Landing.
Costs: $250 per person
Minimum Pax: 2
Duration: 4-5hrs Paddling
Transportation: 1hr travel time each way
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Includes: Canoe, Guide, packed lunch
Not included: transportation to starting point, guides gratuities, 5% tax
BOAT TOUR
Dont feel like paddling?
Alright! There are still ways to enjoy the calmness and beauty of the Yukon and explore the wilderness from the water. Grab your best buddy and a camera and get ready for your next boat cruise.
Costs: $200 per person
Minimum Pax: 2
Duration: 2-4hrs
Includes: Boat, Fuel, Guide, snacks & drinks
Not included: transportation to starting point, guides gratuities, 5% tax
