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Yukon River canoeing
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Space for the landscape
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The experience
Discover Yukon River Canoeing
This Yukon River journey begins at Minto and follows the river toward Dawson City. Island camps, wilderness views and historic places such as Fort Selkirk connect the present river journey with the Klondike gold rush.
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Your journey
Detailed trip itinerary
Based on the itinerary sent to guests by Sea to Sky Expeditions. The route and daily schedule may be changed for weather, access, safety or other operational conditions.
Yukon River canoeing — updated itinerary
Day 0
Arrival in Whitehorse.
Day 1
After breakfast, we will be picked up by our driver and taken to our destination, Minto, about 3 hours from Whitehorse. Here we will load canoes, review paddling safety and technique, and begin our paddle to historic Dawson.
Day 2-8
It is not practical to give a day by day itinerary. We will paddle approximately 50 km/31 mi per day. Our plan is establish camp on the many islands and sandbars which characterize this stretch of river. This will lessen the remote possibility of bear encounters as well as reduce our contact with those pesky mosquitoes. The following highlight some of the more interesting features of this stretch of river: The sight of Fort Selkirk (125 km from Carmacks) on a high bank remains one of the trip's highlights. Only accessible by water, Fort Selkirk includes a campsite with well water, tent sites, kitchen shelter with cook stove, bear-proof garbage containers, and a warming cabin. There is no shortage of historic sites along the banks. The White River (120 km from Dawson) sees a dramatic difference in the colour (and the sound) of the Yukon River. This is wilderness!
Day 8-9
We have scheduled at least one complete day in Dawson to allow you time on your own to visit the sites that are of most interest to you.
Day 10
We will leave Dawson after breakfast on the last day and return to Whitehorse, arriving late afternoon. Along the way we will stop at Braeburn Lodge, a.k.a. Cinnamon Bun Airstrip, for the largest, and best, cinnamon bun around.
Price and inclusions
What to expect in your booking
The published base price is $3,380 CAD and is subject to confirmation. The current booking system is authoritative for actual prices, taxes, fees, dates and optional supplements.
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Before you paddle
Prepare for the water
Paddling conditions
Multi-day river travel, shoreline camps and variable current, weather and water conditions. Discuss paddling readiness with STS and prepare for your itinerary.
Equipment
Follow the current trip preparation package for personal equipment and clothing; clarify rentals before booking.
Travel planning
Confirm your arrival city, collection point, start and finish arrangements directly with STS before making onward reservations.
Know before you go
Paddling Conditions & Physical Demands
Published activity level
Low Moderate (published description). Discuss your experience, stamina and readiness with STS.
Conditions
Multi-day river travel, shoreline camps and variable current, weather and water conditions.
Preparation
Use the current guided paddling preparation package. Confirm equipment, clothing, camp responsibilities and any prior-experience requirements.
Common questions
Planning questions
Does the route include Dawson City?
Yes. The published journey finishes in Dawson City and includes time to explore its history.
Is this a whitewater trip?
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