This 15-day guided canoe trip explores one of the Yukon’s most remote and beautiful waterways. The Wind River flows through the pristine Peel River Watershed, cutting between rugged peaks and broad alpine valleys. Its crystal-clear waters, Class II rapids, and remote wilderness make it ideal for intermediate paddlers. Wildlife sightings are common—moose, caribou, Dall sheep, grizzlies, black bears, wolves, and peregrine falcons call this region home. Camps are set up along gravel bars and forested shores, with hearty meals prepared in camp.
Highlights include a floatplane flight into the headwaters at McClusky Lake, spectacular mountain scenery, excellent hiking opportunities, and visits to traditional First Nations territories. This is truly one of the Yukon’s iconic wilderness expeditions.
For a true northern canoeing experience come to try this fantastic fly-in canoe expedition down the Wind River in the northern Yukon. This exciting canoeing adventure into the untouched wilderness will meet all your adventure expectations. The entire Wind River has crystal clear water, Class 2 rapids and the river flows through some of the most incredible mountain scenery you will ever experience. Wildlife encounters along the rivers are frequent and may include moose, caribou, eagles, wolves and grizzly bears. Camps are set up along the shores of the river and meals are cooked over an open fire.
There are lots of opportunities for hiking, fishing and just exploring this vast wilderness. The remote setting and exciting water will thrill anyone with a sense of adventure.
The Wind River is renowned for its remote beauty, hiking, and whitewater for the intermediate canoeist. The headwaters of the Wind are only accessible by float plane, and the legendary Beaver or Otter aircraft takes us through the spectacular Bonnet Plume Range of the northern Yukon into McClusky Lake. Here we are about to start a challenging journey down this clear and narrow river. With alpine campsites alongside the river, easy hikes, many panoramic vistas are guaranteed. Seeing grizzly, wolf, dall sheep, caribou, and moose are all possibilities.
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Availability (2026):
21 June - 5 July
19 July - 2 August
Double Room/Tent: CAD 8,115.00
Single Room/Tent: +CAD 540.00
All rates per person (+ 5% GST)
INTERNATIONAL NUMBER: +1 833 968 0719
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Guide information: Your guides are licensed and very experienced and knowledgeable of the area.
Restrictions: Best suited for those with a basic level of wilderness travel. You have been on a few camping trips before and have played around in a canoe or kayak.
Transportation: Trips originate and end in Whitehorse, Yukon. All ground transportation and float plane transfers are included.
Weather: Summer temperatures average between 10-22 degrees Celsius.
Meals & Dining: All meals on the canoe portion of the trip are included in price. However, meals in hotels (3 nights) are not included.
Meet your guide at the Whitehorse airport and transfer to your hotel. There’s time to explore the town or pick up last-minute items. Evening group meeting and itinerary review. (Hotel accommodation) )
Meet your guide at the Whitehorse airport and transfer to your hotel. There’s time to explore the town or pick up last-minute items. Evening group meeting and itinerary review. (Hotel accommodation)
Travel north along the Klondike Highway to the historic Silver Trail and Mayo. Transfer gear to a floatplane for a scenic flight over the Wernecke Mountains to McClusky Lake, the headwaters of the Wind River. Make camp. (Wilderness campsite))
Travel north along the Klondike Highway to the historic Silver Trail and Mayo. Transfer gear to a floatplane for a scenic flight over the Wernecke Mountains to McClusky Lake, the headwaters of the Wind River. Make camp. (Wilderness campsite)
Spend 12 days exploring the Wind River by canoe, navigating swift but manageable Class II waters. Campsites are set in stunning alpine and subalpine landscapes with excellent hiking opportunities. Wildlife is abundant, and evenings are spent sharing ...)
Spend 12 days exploring the Wind River by canoe, navigating swift but manageable Class II waters. Campsites are set in stunning alpine and subalpine landscapes with excellent hiking opportunities. Wildlife is abundant, and evenings are spent sharing meals and stories around the campfire. Highlights include Bond Creek, Royal Mountain, the Little Wind River, Mount Deception, and the confluence with the Peel River. (Wilderness campsites)
End the river journey at a small gravel island known as Taco Bar. Meet the floatplane for a scenic return flight to Mayo. Enjoy a hot shower and a comfortable hotel bed. (Mayo hotel))
End the river journey at a small gravel island known as Taco Bar. Meet the floatplane for a scenic return flight to Mayo. Enjoy a hot shower and a comfortable hotel bed. (Mayo hotel)
Return to Whitehorse by van. Free time for sightseeing or shopping, then a farewell dinner with the group. (Hotel accommodation))
Return to Whitehorse by van. Free time for sightseeing or shopping, then a farewell dinner with the group. (Hotel accommodation)
Transfer to the airport or continue your travels.)
Transfer to the airport or continue your travels.
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CANCELLATION POLICY & DETAILS
Cancellation fees:
Anytime after confirmation: 10% of tour price
60-30 days prior to arrival: 25% of tour price
29-5 days prior to arrival: 60% of tour price
Within 5 days: 100% of tour price
