A fairly small and narrow river with swift current and crystal clear water – for many canoeists the Big Salmon River is the perfect wilderness river. Try your luck fishing for arctic grayling, northern pike and lake trout and learn how to prepare your catch and cook it over a camp fire.

Moose can often be seen on the river banks of the Big Salmon and with some luck we may spot grizzly and black bears, wolves, lynx, otter and beaver.

Our trip starts with a scenic ride from Whitehorse. On the historic Canol Road we are driving to Quiet Lake, the take-off point of our canoe adventure. We will reach the Big Salmon River via Sandy Lake and Big Salmon Lake. This part of the trip will offer a great opportunity to resharpen our canoeing skills before the fast current of the upper Big Salmon River will demand our full attention. After a few kilometers the current will slow down again and we will paddle relaxed through the beautiful scenery and the amazing fall colors. For the nights we will pitch our tents at wonderful camp sites with gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains.

Eventually the Big Salmon River flows into the mighty Yukon River. Another few days of easy paddling will bring us to either Little Salmon Village or Carmacks from where we will drive back to Whitehorse.

We recommend this trip mostly for advanced canoeists or beginners who have at least some basic canoeing skills before they start on this tour. Please contact us if you are not sure if your paddling skills are sufficient for this wonderful tour. We will happily discuss the requirements for this adventure with you.

The Big Salmon River – a classy canoe adventure of its own!

Includes:

• Guided canoe trip
• Canoe & camping equipment for duration of trip
• Hotel  accommodation (2 nights, double room)
• Tent accommodation (10 nights, 2 person tents)
• Meals & snacks during canoe trip
• Transportation from Whitehorse to river and back

Price: $2,890 per person

Dates: August 14-26, 2024