Guided River Trips & Tours
by Boat & Canoe
Canoeing Photo Album
Canoeing Slide Show
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Wonderful cozy Cabin....beautiful setting ... great view & fall has arrived! Introduction to the Yukon RIver via a 2 day canoe trip on the fabulous 30 mile & Rob's
culinary expertise was a highlight of our trip to the Yukon. Memories of this adventure join with other adventures throught the BC & Alaska to truly leave us with a
'Spirit of the North'. All the best Rob & many thanks.
Kent & Cath Tomasik Ontario Can. Sept 4, 2006
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At Spirit of the North, we offer guided canoe trips with a difference.
For those who enjoy the adventure of paddling their own canoe but want to see a lot in a
relatively short period of time we offer boat-supported canoe trips.
These unique trips allow you, the adventurer, the option of doing a fairly
long scenic river trip in a relatively short period of time. The addition of a boat capable of
carrying canoes allows us, for example, to cover Lake Laberge on our way to Carmacks in a couple
of hours, putting you on the river in your canoe in a short period of time. Other stretches of
river you may not wish to paddle can also be covered quickly and in comfort, allowing you to
paddle as much as you want, where you want. Your guide will keep the support boat well behind
you, out of sight and sound but close enough to provide for your comfort and safety.
Unlike most wilderness trips we can accommodate a wide range of ages and skill
levels.The most senior adventurer to travel with us so far has been
Frank Chapman of Arizona, who joined us for a four-day
trip down the Yukon River.
Canoeing instruction is provided. In less than an hour we can teach you the
skills necessary to enjoy the lakes and rivers we travel on. For your enjoyment we use custom
built, stable, light-weight canoes that are a joy to paddle.
We feel that our trips offer the best of both worlds:
- A true wilderness adventure by canoe, in comfort and solitude;
- The luxury and safety of having a professional guide
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Each of our custom built Carolina Skiffs will carry 3 canoes up top out of our
way. The addition of a boat also allows the luxury of carrying a huge variety of gourmet food -
your guide is an expert wilderness cook. For the fisherman there is world class fishing on the
river, for Arctic grayling & Northern pike.
Click here
to read an exciting story about fishing Lake Laberge and the Thirty Mile River from one of our
boats.
Since we couldn't possibly improve on the Yukon's scenery, we focus on your comfort:
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- a covered boat with walk-through windshield;
- comfortable padded seats for everyone;
- extra-roomy, top-quality sleeping bags, and tents uniquely suited to the North;
- extra-thick Therma-rest mattresses;
- 120-volt and 12-volt charging systems on the boats, for your camera and other batteries;
- folding camp chairs for around the campfires;
- gourmet food cooked over an open fire;
- mature, licenced professional guides.
Is there more? Why sure - there's not even any need to worry about the weather! The Yukon is noted for
its warm, dry summers (click here to see Yukon weather averages from years past).
For information on what you need to bring with you on a trip with us, see our gear list.
See our Testimonials page to read and see what
other guests have thought of our trips. We look forward to meeting you, and to guiding you on the
most memorable wilderness adventure of your life - in the Spirit of the North!
Boat-Supported Canoe Tours
- 1-Day Adventure
- Yukon River and Lake Laberge.
- 2-3 Day Adventure
- Beautiful Lake Laberge and the historic Thirty Mile River.
- 2-5 Day Adventure
- Explore Lake Laberge and the historic Thirty Mile River.
- 3-5 Day Adventure
- Yukon River, Lake Laberge to Carmacks.
- 5 Day Adventure
- Yukon River, Carmacks to Dawson City.
- 7-Day Adventure
- Yukon River, Lake Laberge to Dawson City.
- 7-Day Adventure
- Teslin & Yukon Rivers, Johnson's Crossing to Carmacks.
Guided Boat Tours
The canoe-carrying option is also available (at no extra charge) for those who
choose a boat tour. Lightweight and responsive, these canoes are a joy to paddle, so if you
wish to paddle a portion of you trip, we can simply launch your
canoe as we drift the river. In this way you can paddle as much as you want, when you want.
River stretches such as the Yukon's Thirty Mile provide a swift but safe
paddle in crystal-clear water through some of the most beautiful scenery in the Yukon. Your
guide is never far away, for both safety and convenience should you need anything, whether it
be a rest or a snack. On lakes, the evening paddle is the clear favourite
Canoeing instruction is provided. In about an hour we can teach you the basic
skills needed to enjoy the lakes and rivers that we travel on.
Please note that these trips can be fully customized for length and itinerary according to
your wishes.
- 1-Day Lake Laberge Sightseeing Trip
- Explore the beaches and islands of this historic lake.
- 2- or 3-Day Lake Laberge & Thirty Mile River
- Enjoy the best of beautiful Lake Laberge and the historic Thirty Mile River
- 7-Day Teslin River Adventure
- Can be up to 10 days if you choose. Click here to
see a client's photo album from one of our Teslin River trips.
