Take to the Water for a Yukon Paddling Funfest
Dreaming about the ultimate river trip? Journey north to Canada's Yukon and discover the legendary allure of Yukon's river routes. Create your own exhilarating outdoor adventure on a stunning Yukon river.
With 70 mountain rivers to choose from, the Yukon offers paddlers an astonishing range of river trips—whether you're an expert or a novice. Immerse yourself in the Yukon wilderness for fun canoeing, rafting and kayaking, from whitewater rafting day trips with lodging accommodation to week-long canoeing and camping vacations. Journey through coastal, boreal, alpine and arctic ecosystems. Paddle and hike through peaceful Yukon river valleys and canyons. Try your hand fishing for arctic char, grayling and lake trout and transform your catch into a delicious campfire dinner.
Yukon rivers and lakes offer plenty of variety for vacationers to Canada's north. Each of our rivers is unique but they all share traits that are increasingly rare: crystal clear waters, abundant wildlife and pristine wilderness. Yukon rafting, canoeing and kayaking tour operators and their experienced river guides are industry leaders, adhering to the highest standards for safety, wilderness skills and environmental responsibility.
Our Yukon Rivers
With four Canadian Heritage Rivers and dozens of "must-run" river routes, the Yukon is a paddlers’ smorgasbord. Slicing through three wilderness parks, the Alsek River is unmatched for dramatic scenery and abundant wildlife. The Tatshenshini River is a Yukon rafting classic with thrilling whitewater, lush forests and glacial lakes. A pure sub-arctic river that finds its source among snowcapped peaks, the Snake River is renowned for beautiful hikes and painted mountains. A rafting journey down the Firth River is an enchanting, scenic passage to the arctic tundra plains.
The granddaddy of them all is the historic Yukon River, a smooth, fast waterway that combines wildlife, scenery, culture and adventure into one memorable river journey. In 1846, John Bell of the Hudson Bay Co. first applied the name Yukon to the river, from the Gwich'in First Nation word 'Yuchoo' meaning 'big river'. The Teslin and Big Salmon rivers, both Yukon River tributaries, are accessible, wild rivers that run through Yukon boreal heartland known for high densities of wildlife. Or you can paddle the Mcmillan, Beaver, Wind, Hess, Liard or Pelly Rivers—just some of the other Yukon rivers that await your discovery.