Yukon River canoe trips – Laberge to Carmacks

Departures

June 25th to July 2nd 2026 – 8 spots left

Sept 5th to 12th 2026 – 8 spots left

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With this shorter version of the Yukon River canoe trip you will get the opportunity to follow the route taken by the stampeders during the Klondike Gold Rush of the 1898. Add one of our trekking to this amazing canoeing journey and you will have your perfect Yukon adventure!

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La découverte du sud du Yukon en compagnie d'Amélie et de Juliette s'est avérée être une expérience incroyable, empreinte de bonne humeur, de générosité et de convivialité.

Claude Fleury September 26, 2025
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I did the Coastal Mountains Trek and it was truly one of the best experiences of my life. This trek takes you into some of the most gorgeous nature you can find on this planet. On top of that - Terre Boreale is an incredible company. Our guide (Amelie) was amazing and they thought of every detail. The food was delicious (hot zucchini and feta pasta after a long day hike… what is better!!) and we are already looking forward to our next trip. If you are considering a trek in the Yukon, I can’t recommend Terre Boreale enough.

Molly White September 14, 2025
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Nous avons vécu une expérience incroyable sur la Yukon River, 13 jours de descente en canoë entre Whitehorse et Dawson City, seuls dans la nature accompagnés de nos deux guides Juliette et Amélie. Le groupe s'est incroyablement bien entendu, les moments difficiles sont passés tous seuls. L'organisation, l'intendance, tout a fonctionné à merveille, toujours avec respect pour l'environnement. Nos deux guides n'ont jamais varié d'humeur, toujours partantes quelques soient les conditions climatiques, s'adaptant constamment. La préparation avec Miléna n'a posé aucun problème, bien au contraire, toujours de bon conseil. Les paysages grandioses infinis du Yukon et la météo ont été au rendez-vous ainsi que les animaux : ours, rapaces, loutres, castors, chèvres sauvages, etc. Je rajouterai une mention spéciale pour la visite de Fort Selkirk. Enfin la cuisine a été incroyable : 14 jours sans ravitaillement mais en ne mangeant que du frais cuit au feu de bois. Il y aura vraiment un avant et un après Yukon !

Kodiak VD August 27, 2025
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Kluane et le Donjek en 2023, Kluane, Tombstone et Dawson en 2025. Deux expériences extraordinaires avec Terre Boréale. Organisation, soutien, professionnalisme, encadrement, le tout en respectant la nature intacte et sauvage des lieux visités et du Yukon en général. Je recommande cette entreprise pour le Yukon.

maryse guedat August 14, 2025
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We hiked to Donjek Trail this summer and had an amazing experience with Terre Boréale. A challenging and demanding trek, offering amazing views of the rugged Yukon landscape and nature. Our guides Amelie and Chloe were extremely knowledgeable and experienced, making this the unique adventure we had hoped for.

Simon Roethlisberger August 10, 2025
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Donjek 2025

Unbelievable experience hiking to the Donjek and back. As a more novice backpacker, I truly appreciated the expertise and professionalism of the two guides. Both women were prepared, knowledgeable, and just all around fantastic human beings. This was an extreme trip (as the website clearly states) and I felt safe and confident in the abilities and decisions of the guides. Whether it was crossing paths with a grizzly or a steep mountain pass, both guides led the group with their expertise and passion for the Yukon backcountry. Every detail was planned with care and compassion. I truly appreciated Terre Borale’s commitment to the environment. The “leave no trace” principle was strictly adhered to throughout the trip. All around amazing experience.

sarahpE6275QZ August 8, 2025
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Donjek Glacier

As an experienced hiker it was very interesting to see new kind of hiking techniques and methods. But all good. The route and itinerary was obviously planned with knowledge and experience. There was always plan B as you never know what nature and off trail hiking throws at you. Have to admit that it was physically tough as "Extreme" should be but extremely rewarding and immemorial. We were lucky with the weather as it plays enormous factor in outdoor activity. Guides were simply super women! Speechless after the effort they did. We had nice group and a trip to remember for the rest of our lives!

328mjk August 1, 2025
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We hiked the Kluane Colors Tour guided by Edouard and we absolutely loved everything about it! What Terre Boreale offers is not to be compared with any other Tour agency at least from my experience. For both the owners and the employees you can tell that they live their values, they love what they do and they are so happy to pass it on to their customers. In our case we were a small group of three plus our guide Edouard. Ed was super knowledgeable, skilled and fun - so very easy to trust him in all decisions around the trek. We felt in very good hands all along and we had lots of fun together as a team! The trek itself is just stunning! We enjoyed breathtaking views and untouched landscapes. All of the logistics around it were also perfectly done - shout out to Milena for the super friendly communication ahead of the trip and the delicious food which is homemade by her! All in all this trip surpassed our expectations (which were already high) by far! We will have to come back at some point…

Lisa Deb July 18, 2025
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Merci énormément à Chloé et Maéva, nos deux guides exceptionnelles sur Otter Island. Elles nous ont permis d'avoir un séjour incroyable de détente. Que dire de la nourriture, c'était super bon!!

Maryssa Lessard February 27, 2025
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Hiked the "Into the Coast Mountains" tour. small group, great guides (even as an english-only speaker in a french group) and mind blowing terrain and scenery. We saw all the animals i wanted and hiked to our heart's content. great tour, great food, love the focus on minimizing every impact. fantastic company can't wait to go on a canoe trip.

Feet Banks January 3, 2025
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Me and 5 mates had a wonderful 12 day canoe trip that was beyond my expectations in every respect. Our guides Marc and Ed are highly skilled in the art guiding but the food they prepared was the standout - we ate like kings! Kudos to them and the Terre Boreale team for everything that went into delivering a great experience. The 5 stars is barely enough!!

Alan Nowland October 16, 2024
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My husband and I spent a week in July backpacking the Kluane Colours route off trail in Kluane National Park. We had a great group and got lucky with the weather which always helps. The scenery surpassed all expectations and I'd put it in the world-class category. I figured off trail would require a lot of "bushwacking" but other than an hour or two of nasty alders one day, the route traversed open country. What a treat to experience a place where few people have trod.

Leigh McAdam October 15, 2024

Yukon River canoe trip itinerary

Upon arrival in Whitehorse, you take the free shuttle to get to your hotel (right there when you exit the terminal). Note that we always try and book hotels which offers the free shuttle but in case there is no more availability, there are always taxis available to drive you downtown (count approximately $25 for a ride from the airport to your hotel). Depending on your arrival time, you will have time to explore Whitehorse and take a stroll on the Millennium Trail or check out the MacBride Museum.

A pre-trip meeting takes place in the lobby of your hotel at 5pm today with your guides. This is the perfect opportunity to ask any last-minute questions about your Yukon canoeing adventure, do a gear check and meet your fellow adventurers!

Check our FAQ to know what date day 0 corresponds to.

Night in a hotel in Whitehorse

Shortly after breakfast we drive to Lake Laberge, immortalized in Robert Service’s poem “The Cremation of Sam McGee” and begin our Yukon canoeing adventure. This 50 km long lake is renowned for cold water and dangerous winds. For this reason, we cross the lake to the north end by motor boat. Once we reach the end of the lake we unload our gear and set up our first camp on the shore of the river. In the afternoon we go through all the basic canoe strokes and go on a short paddle to practice!
In the evening, we enjoy our first meal cooked over the open fire and rejoice at the prospect of our upcoming adventure!

Lunch and dinner

Night in a tent

This morning we begin our 6 days paddling adventure down the mighty Yukon River. After the discovery of placer gold on Bonanza creek by three prospectors in 1896, thousands of men and women travelled the Yukon River to try their luck “striking it rich” in the Dawson area. We paddle the wildest section of the river where we have the best chances of observing northern wildlife. There are numerous historical sites along this stretch: abandoned woodyards and telegraph stations, remains of old steamboats, etc. Every day you will enjoy delicious freshly made food cooked over the open fire.

Starting in August, in this remote land, far away from any light pollution, we have the opportunity to watch stars in the clear night skies and maybe even a memorable show of northern lights!

Throughout the trip we practice and share our knowledge of leave-no-trace travel and zero waste philosophy.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Night in a tent

Today is the last day of our Yukon river canoe trip, we enjoy one last time waking up and having our campfire cooked breakfast in the wild. We get to Carmacks in the beginning of the afternoon where we meet our driver who takes us back to Whitehorse! Your last night in Whitehorse is free.

Breakfast and lunch

Night in a hotel

Connection to the airport or to your next adventure.

Terre Boréale respectfully acknowledges that this adventure takes place on the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation, Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council.

  • Ground transportation for Whitehorse/Lake Laberge and Carmacks/Whitehorse
  • Motor boat transportation across Lake Laberge
  • Meals as indicated in itinerary above
  • Accommodations as indicated in itinerary above, based on double occupancy (+ $250 for single occupancy)
  • The following equipment: tent, canoe, paddles, life jacket, dry bag, bear spray, bear proof canister, cooking gear and fishing gear
  • Bilingual guide French/English
  • Satellite phone for emergencies
  • Single occupancy supplement of $250
  • Airport transfers
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Fishing license
  • Domestic & International flights

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