Having paddled all across the North including Alaska, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut we believe that the Yukon Territory has the finest paddling in the world for novice and intermediate paddlers. Groups often ask us to arrange a canoe trip that is suited to their skill level, while others have a specific river in mind. We can provide you with a menu of paddling options ranging from rivers appropriate for families with young children right through to those that will thrill experienced whitewater paddlers. The Snake, Wind, Hart, South MacMillan, McQuesten, Takhini and Yukon are just some of the trips we have run for guests in the past. For some of our groups fishing is a passion. We can equip you with the fly and spin fishing gear and local secrets necessary to ensure a few delicious shore lunches of Arctic Grayling or Lake Trout! In all cases we will ensure that your group enjoys a safe and memorable adventure. Our guides are certified outdoor educators who combine a love of teaching paddling skills with a passion for sharing the wilderness in which you will travel. All of the paddling and camping gear will be provided for your trip and our menus will not suffer just because we are away from the kitchen! A minimum group size of three guests is required for these trips, which have ranged from two days to three weeks in the past.
Yukon River Canoe Trip
After arriving on the afternoon flight, you will be picked up by Uncommon Journeys staff and brought out to the Homestead. Time and energy permitting, after outfitting you we will have a paddling refresher session on Scout Lake (2 km from our house) either before or after dinner.
Following breakfast the next morning we will depart for Carmacks (about 2 hours north) for the put in on the famous Yukon River. We will be paddling the section of river from Carmacks to Minto Landing. This section is often referred to when speaking of the Klondike Gold Rush as it includes the famous Five Finger Rapids. You will also paddle by 'Sam McGee's Ashes’ and Yukon Crossing (the point of crossing on the Dawson to Whitehorse stage road). This is a beautiful part of the river as it is all wilderness with road access only at the start and take out. With three days to paddle, we should be able to travel at a relaxed rate giving time for enjoying the scenery and fishing if you wish.
On the afternoon of the 5th day we will be picked up at Minto Landing and driven back to Uncommon Journeys for showers, dinner and hot tub. After breakfast the next morning you will be driven back into Whitehorse for your flight home or continuation of your vacation.
For groups wishing a longer trip we may choose to paddle the Yukon from lower Lake Laberge to Carmacks. The seven day trip is on the world famous Thirty Mile section of the Yukon River that has been chosen as a Canadian Heritage River. Call us for details!.
