At Terre Boréale, we believe the true beauty of the Yukon lies not only in its vast, untamed wilderness, but also in the chance it offers to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with what really matters. Created by two nature-lovers driven by a passion for conservation and thoughtful travel, our company grew from a simple desire: to share the freedom, beauty, and humility that the North inspires.
As a certified B Corp, we are committed to operating responsibly, minimizing our impact, and making choices that benefit both people and the planet. Every journey we design reflects these values — small groups, low impact, genuine hospitality, and deep respect for the land we travel on.
Our Vision
All who have curiosity, desire, and will to explore the pristine, wild places of Northern Canada will have the opportunity to experience their own life-changing journey.
Our Mission
Terre Boréale offers intimate guided journeys in Northern Canada for guests seeking to learn and access untouched spaces in a sustainable, authentic, and inclusive way.
Our Values
Respect
Authentic
Our people and our trips will be authentic, not staged or filtered but rather shared in the purest and real form to allow a glimpse into the true nature of our company and the places we visit.
Inclusive
Our company will strive to be a place of inclusiveness that respects differences and provides access to our special places regardless of skill level, or disability, asking only that the person have a true desire to travel and learn.
Honesty
We will communicate and act with integrity. We will be transparent and honest with our partners, suppliers, and team as well as our guests.
Land Acknowledgement
The Yukon has been the home of Indigenous peoples for thousands of years, long before the first contact with European explorers. Today, there are 14 First Nations in the Yukon, whose traditional territories cover almost all the land in the Yukon, with a rich culture and history, but as non-Indigenous this is not our story to tell. However, we would like to recognize that Terre Boréale operates out of Whitehorse on the traditional territory of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council and the Kwanlin Dün First Nation. On its tours, Terre Boréale leads its guests through the wilderness on the traditional territories of:
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- Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in
- First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun
- Champagne and Aishihik First Nations
- Kluane First Nation
- White River First Nation
- Kaska Dena Council
- Teslin Tinglit Council
- Carcross/Tagish First Nation
- Kwanlin Dün First Nation
- Ta’an Kwäch’än Council
- Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation
- Selkirk First Nation
- Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation
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Terre Boréale's team
Miléna
I grew up in Brittany, France, where spending time outside was simply part of life. That love for nature led me to study conservation biology, and after completing my Master’s degree I decided to travel before starting my career. That journey brought me to the Yukon, where I joined Maxime and quickly realized that this vast, wild place was exactly where I wanted to be.
I’m one of the co-founders of Terre Boréale, and although I no longer guide our trips, I’m the one behind the scenes making sure everything runs smoothly. I handle all the emails, logistics, planning, food preparation and coordination so that our guides can focus entirely on what matters most: taking care of our guests in the wilderness. I also meet with every group after their adventure, one of my favourite moments, when stories, smiles, and memories are still fresh.
Even if I’m not out on the trail as much as I used to be, the Yukon’s wild spaces continue to inspire the way I work every day. My goal is simple: to ensure that each person who joins us can experience the same sense of connection, simplicity, and wonder that first drew me here.
Maxime
I grew up in Annecy, France, surrounded by mountains. As a teenager, I raced competitively in ski teams, enjoying both the camaraderie and the challenge of harsh Alpine conditions. In 2003-2004, I spent a year in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, as part of an exchange program. It was there that I discovered the Canadian North, its winters, its landscapes, and the freedom of its wilderness.
Back in the Alps, I pursued a degree in biology with the goal of returning to the North one day to work with wildlife. After completing my Master’s in Biodiversity Conservation, I worked briefly for the Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux in the Verdon, then joined a friend in Vancouver. Together, we explored the Yukon and Alaska, spending over a month alone canoeing down the Beaver River, northeast of Fairbanks. That journey confirmed that the Yukon was where I wanted to be.
By co-founding Terre Boréale with Miléna, we turned our passion for the North into a way of life. Today, I’m no longer guiding full-time, but I handle bookkeeping, logistics, and help out whenever and wherever needed, including joining a trip as a guide from time to time. My goal remains the same: to help our guests experience the beauty, freedom, and vastness of the Yukon, and to create authentic, unforgettable moments in the wilderness.
Édouard
Growing up in France, I fell in love with Canada more than 10 years ago now. Having lived in the city many years, I decided in my thirties to change my life in order to spend the majority of my days in nature. Thus I studied and trained to become an adventure guide. I’ve always been attracted by the mountains or the great wilderness and I’ve been lucky enough to hike or bike through different beautiful parts of this world such as the Alps in France, the Drakensberg in South Africa, the Southern Alps in New-Zealand, the desert in Namibia, the Mounts Uapishka in Northern Coast of Quebec…
Cheerful character, curious about everything, especially old human ways of life preceding industrial revolution, I can appreciate every single day spent outdoors and I look forward to sharing with you my enthusiasm about Yukon wilderness!
Amélie
Growing up in the forests of the Laurentians, in Quebec, I’ve always been fascinated by the complexity and the richness of nature. This led me to earn a bachelor’s degree in biology, specialized in ecology. During my studies, I took a break to discover the North of Canada, a region I had been drawn to for a long time. After the Northwest Territories, I headed towards the Yukon, to immerse myself in its pristine wilderness. That’s where my passion for bushwhacking truly took root. Map and compass in hand, I leave the trails to truly experience the mountains and explore them fully.
This journey led me to become an outdoor guide and, since then, I have the pleasure to come back to the Yukon every summer to guide you on unforgettable expeditions. Driven by an insatiable curiosity, I am eager to share with you my knowledge about the fascinating ecosystems there are. It is on expeditions, surrounded by the wilderness, that I truly feel at home, in pursuit of both human connections and geographical discoveries.
Looking forward to getting to know you over a delicious meal!
Anne
A mountain lover, seasoned athlete, and aspiring journalist: I have energy to spare and thrive on human connection. Originally from Montreal, I spent most of my summers exploring the Alps and the Rockies on long-distance hikes. From this love of the great outdoors came a desire to share what makes me feel at home, free, and connected to the land.
After training as an adventure guide, I led trips and treks in the Canadian Rockies and on the west coast of Vancouver Island. I’m now diving into the world of the Yukon, hoping to introduce you to a corner of the country that has long fascinated me. I will accompany you on your next adventure with leadership, enthusiasm, and a keen ear!
Chloé
Originally from Ontario’s boreal forests and the Laurentian mixed forests, I grew up with my heart rooted in nature. I am one of those children of the river—born in this vast region where Quebec and Ontario meet, where water, forest, and rock ignore linguistic and provincial boundaries to unite in a territory that is both wild and magnificent. The call of the outdoors has always been with me; I sometimes find myself thinking that adventure literally runs in my veins. I first set foot in the Yukon as a teenager, leading my sister on the trail of the Gold Rush. Since then, my expeditions have taken me to the four corners of the world, until this passion became a vocation. Today, what truly inspires me is guiding others into these raw and powerful spaces—and seeing them, like me, discover a little more of themselves with each step. Because the outdoors is also an inner adventure.
Juliette
It was under the sky of Chibougamau (QC) that I discovered Canada for the first time in 2018. Having grown up in France, it was the call of the great outdoors that brought me to the American continent. A year later, I returned to study Tourism in the beautiful region of Saguenay – Lac Saint-Jean (QC), and it was during my final internship that I had the chance to discover the Yukon Territory. I found freedom and tranquility there and immediately fell in love. Back in Quebec, while guiding sea kayak tours along the shores of Gaspé Bay, I realized how much I love sharing these moments of wonder with people. So here I am again in the Yukon, ready to explore this vastness and share the adventure with you.
