Additional information
Mosquitos:They do exist ! Depending on the year, the time of the year and the location they can be from non existing to very annoying. We recommend to buy mosquito repellent locally in Whitehorse and mosquito hats/nets can also be very helpful.
Weather:
The weather in the Yukon can change very quickly - even in the summer.
On a hot summer day the thermometer can go up to 30 degrees celsius and a few days later it can be below 10 degrees. You have to expect night frost starting the second half of August. The days can still be mild in September with beautiful Indian Summer colors.
Gear and clothing:
We recommend following equipment for our guided canoe trips (besides your outdoor clothing):
| warm sleeping bag | fleece jacket, warm underpants |
| waterproof rain jacket / rain pants | hiking boots |
| day pack | hat or tuck hat |
| pocket knife with locking blade | personal medication |
| binoculars | camera |
| poncho | sun glasses |
| leather work gloves | waterproof sandals |
Canoe season:
You can paddle in the Yukon Territory from the end of May to the end of September. You can already canoe the Teslin River and Yukon River starting in Carmacks in mid May.
The ice on most of the larger lakes disappears in the last week of May. We usually already have warm spring weather at that time of the year.
Hotel reservations:
We can book hotel rooms in the River View Hotel (Best Value Inn) for your. This hotel is located close to main street and right on the Yukon River.
You can leave things that you do not want to take on your river trip at the hotel free of charge.
Room rates: Single: 129.00 Double: 139.00 Tripple: 149.00 Quad: 159.00
Fishing licenses:
You can get a Yukon fishing license in several sporting goods stores in Whitehorse. Visitors pay 35.00 per season. There is an additional salmon fishing card available for 50.00.