YUKON ACTIVITIES

Tour	Nights	Operator	Code	See More
Tin Cup Lake Retreat	2
Tagish Lake Experience	2
Whitehorse Escapes	2

TIN CUP LAKE RETREAT - Tin Cup Lake, Yukon

Floatplane, sport fishing, motor boating, walking, hiking. 3 days - 2 night package

Fitness Level: Easy/Moderate

General Information

Located in Western Yukon, Tin Cup Lake lies in a tranquil setting surrounded by mountains. The lodge is situated on the lakeshore amidst a natural bowl and could justifiably claim to have the most perfect location for any facility in the Yukon. Without any road access, the only way in is by private floatplane, Tin Cup Lodge is truly a wilderness retreat as there is no other accommodation on the lake.

The luxury retreat accommodates eight guests in wooded cabins, with well-appointed rooms all with full en-suite private facilities, unobstructed views of the lake and a panoramic mountain backdrop. The lodge has a large sauna cabin ideally located on the lakeshore. The main building being the focal point of the retreat and houses the kitchen, dining room, bar and guest lounge. All meals are included throughout your stay and the quality of the food is superb as with their own private aircraft, fresh supplies are brought in regularly.

Fishing enthusiasts will find few lakes that can compare to Tim Cup for the quality of sport fishing, being recognised for its trophy trout and arctic grayling. Each guestroom has a private motor boat allocated to it and after an introduction to the best fishing areas and boat operations, you can enjoy the lake at any time, night or day, with your own boat. Walking enthusiasts will find the hiking in the area exceptional with high elevation ride walks above tree line and steep climbs for the more energetic. Located just a short 15 minute flight from the Alaska Highway, the lodge is highly recommended add-on to any Yukon self-drive tour. Simply park your car at the pre-arranged spot and the pilot will fly you directly to the lodge at the time arranged.

What's included?

What's not?

• Gratuities to Guides
• Transfers to/from Alaska Highway

Departure Dates

Daily, Dates On Request

Prices per person 2002

TAGISH LAKE EXPERIENCE - Tagish Lake Resort, Yukon

Guided wilderness activities, canoeing, fishing, walking. 3 days - 2 night package

Fitness Level: Easy

General Information

Tagish Lake resort is located a one-hour drive south-east of Whitehorse on the shores of Tagish Lake and is surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery. Experience the quiet, peaceful tranquillity from the deck of your private lakefront cabin while spending the night in the cabin and the day exploring the area.

After a day in the wilderness, enjoy a fine gourmet meal specially prepared and served in the dining room with full panoramic lake and mountain views. The wonderful lakeside resort is located on 400 acres of Yukon wilderness with over 2 kilometres of private lakeshore. Its beaches are part of the original Gold Rush Trail of 1898.

First established during the Klondike Gold Rush, the initial guest house catered to the stampeders who passed by. All log cabins have lake and mountain views and are located right on the lake. Tagish Lake Resort sits right on the waterfront offering the change to canoe and fish as well as exploring the surrounding wilderness with one day of guided activity included in your stay.

What's included?

What's not / Optional?

• Gratuities to Guides
• Transfers to/from Whitehorse

Departure Dates

Daily, Dates On Request

Prices per person 2002

WHITEHORSE ESCAPES - Whitehorse, Yukon

Yukon River scenic float trip. 3 days - 2 night accommodation

Fitness Level: Super Easy

General Information

Experience one of the last frontiers Canada has to offer in historic Whitehorse. Located on the mighty Yukon River, Whitehorse was founded during the Klondike Gold Rush and developed into a communication and transportation centre during the construction of the Alaska Highway. Today, Whitehorse is a contemporary, regional service centre for the entire territory, offering a mix of pioneer spirit and urban sophistication.

With time to discover all that Whitehorse has to offer including the MacBride Museum, a charming log cabin featuring intriguing archaeological, historical and mining exhibits, the nearby original cabin of famous Yukoner, Sam McGee. There is the Yukon Transportation Museum displaying items belonging to the First Nations' people or stop by the new Yukon Beringia Interpretative Centre for a glimpse of the history and culture of Canada's First People.

Come aboard the fully-restored SS Klondike paddle wheeler berthed on the Yukon River, take a cruise through Miles Canyon where many an unfortunate gold rusher smashed their boats or see the full size replica of the Queen of the Yukon, sister airplane of the Spirit of St. Louis. In the evening, join the fun watching the Can-Can show at the Frantic Follies Vaudeville Revue. But the highlight of this escape will be the scenic float trip along 4 kilometres of smooth water on the mighty Yukon River, accompanied by guides in Gold Rush era costumes.

What's included?

• 2 nights accommodation in Whitehorse
• 2.5 hour float trip on the Yukon River

What's not?

• No meals
• Gratuities to Guides

Departure Dates

Daily, Dates On Request

Prices per person 2001