8-day guided canoe expedition on the Yukon River

Itinerary “The Classic – Lake Laberge – Carmacks”

Dates :
May 31 – June 7, 2026
June 21 – 28, 2026
July 12 – 19, 2026
August 2 – 9, 2026
August 23 – 30, 2026

DAY 1 : ARRIVAL IN WHITEHORSE

Welcome to Whitehorse, the capital of Yukon Territory! Your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in the city center. In the afternoon, there will be time for an orientation session, equipment checks, and an opportunity to pick up any missing items.

(Overnight at a hotel in Whitehorse)

DAYS 2–6 : YUKON RIVER CANOE TOUR

Our trip begins at the Takhini Bridge on the outskirts of Whitehorse. This first day of paddling brings us to Lake Laberge, where the shoreline offers excellent fishing for fishing northern pike. Over the next two days we will paddle along the rocky eastern shore, camping near scenic promontories. The river picks up again through the narrow banks and clear water of the “Thirty Mile” section, designated a Canadian Heritage River, taking us to the former trading post of Hootalinqua at the confluence with the Teslin River. This is a great section of the river to fish for arctic grayling. We’ll paddle on past the confluences with the Big Salmon and Little Salmon River, past towering cut banks, bright fields of fireweed, and miles of wild black spruce forest to the town of Carmacks. (Overnight accommodation at wilderness campsites)

DAY 7 : ARRIVAL IN CARMACKS

After more than a week on the river, we arrive at the village of Carmacks. Carmacks has most modern conveniences, and we will spend the night at the Coal Mine Campground on the edge of town, where we have the luxury of hot water for a shower and laundry. This is our last evening as a group, and a chance for one last great dinner together. (Overnight accommodation in Carmacks)

DAY 8 : CARMACKS – WHITEHORSE

We return to whitehorse by road in the morning, a journey of just under three hours. Ruby Range will provide a transfer to your hotel, the airport, or to your next tour. (End of tour services)