Spend long, relaxed days canoeing or kayaking, camping in tents and eating by the campfire under the midnight sun in the Yukon’s paddling playground. Combine all that with wildlife viewing, beautiful mountain vistas and gold rush history, and you have a paddling paradise like no other.
Read on to discover some of the incredible waterways and paddling outfitters in Yukon Territory, in Canada’s north-west.
The mighty Yukon River
The Yukon is home to 70 wilderness rivers, with the classic Yukon River being one of the most popular, easily accessed as it runs right through the capital city of Whitehorse. This historic waterway, named “great river” in Gwich’in, is perfect for all levels of ability, including beginners and even children, as the river current allows kayaks and canoes to naturally drift downstream.
