Welcome to the Yukon! Whitehorse makes the perfect base for exploring. It’s a city that blends First Nations culture, gold rush history and an energetic, creative vibe with a stunning wilderness backdrop. Overnight at your Whitehorse accommodation, your majestic mountain home for the week! Once you get situated and cleaned up, take part in a food tour. This locally guided walking tour will introduce you to the Yukon’s culinary landscape and teach you about the history and culture of the city.

Kick off your first full day in town by going to the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. This award-winning building celebrates the heritage, culture, and contemporary way of life of our Kwanlin Dün citizens. Then wander along the riverside trail to the MacBride Museum and uncover the Yukon’s history before you wrap up your educational day at the Beringia Interpretive Centre. Here you can come face to face with a woolly mammoth and learn more about how the land that bridged what is now Russia, USA, and Canada.

Put on your layers and head out onto the ice for a few hours of fishing fun! Not only does the Yukon have some of the best fishing in Canada, but it also offers visitors the chance to experience the pristine natural environment. No fishing license, no problem! Upon arrival at the lake, you will fill out your one-day fishing license and our guide will explain the basics of ice fishing and give participants the opportunity to drill their own ice fishing hole with an ice auger. With that done, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy a beautiful winter’s day while waiting for the fish to bite. On colder winter days, passengers will have the option to warm up in a custom-built ice fishing hut around a cozy wood stove.

Bundle up and get ready to experience the thrill of driving your own dog team through a winter wonderland! You will get to learn the basics of mushing or if you don’t feel comfortable you can sit back and enjoy the ride. Take in the tranquil scenery along the historic trails as you drive your team of dedicated Alaskan Huskies. Warm yourself up with a delicious lunch cooked on an open fire and hand and foot warmers on colder days. In the winter time, this is one of THE things to do in Whitehorse.

Wake up, eat a good breakfast and get ready for a full day snowmobiling! Before heading out, the guide will train the group on how to safely operate and ride a snowmobile. Guests may travel across frozen lakes, through dense spruce forests, or up snow-covered mountains. If you have a keen eye, you will see the evidence of some of the local wildlife, such as lynx or snowshoe hares. Snacks, hot drinks and a hearty Northern lunch are included.

Then, you’ll have some down time before you jump on your aurora borealis evening experience. A chemical light reaction caused when solar energy interacts with the Earth’s atmosphere, producing dramatic, dancing waves of green light from one horizon to another.

Good morning! Today is a is one of your slower days, but be sure to charger your batteries and bring your camera gear anyways. You will visit the Yukon Wildlife Preserve where you’ll have the opportunity to view and photograph wildlife in its natural habitat. Dall sheep, stone sheep, mountain goats, mule deer, wapiti (elk), woodland caribou, wood bison, musk-ox, moose and even lynx can all seen on this tour, usually up close! To cap off a great day, you’ll travel to the nearby Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs. The luxurious facility offers multiple outdoor hot pools and Japanese clay pot baths, in addition to the indoor relaxation areas like saunas, steam rooms, hot beds, and more. This warm sanctuary is a wonderful way to wind down amid the cold weather.

Enjoy a slow start today and grab a warm and hearty breakfast then take some time to relax. Your 3.5 hour snowshoe tour begins in the early afternoon where you will enjoy the tranquility of the Yukon wilderness and be able to photograph the stunning Yukon landscape. On this tour, you’ll get to strap on a pair of lightweight modern snowshoes and experience the rugged backcountry just like the gold miners, trappers and fur traders of days gone by. Wildlife such as spruce grouse, foxes, coyotes and snowshoe hares is occasionally spotted at a distance.

Your Yukon trip has come to an end and it’s time to pack up your belongings and check out of your hotel. Don’t forget to search your room for any left over belongings; its a long way to return to pick up any forgotten items! If you haven’t done so already, be sure to check in for your flight and arrange for transportation to the airport. The airport is small and has limited amenities compared to others around the world, so plan to charge your electronics and grab a snack before you depart.