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ABOUT THIS REGION  CANOEING - RIVER TRIPS

Canoeing expedition on the Big Salmon River

The 315 kilometre tour (includes about 100 km on the Yukon River) through the solitude of the Big Salmon River is a favourite canoe adventure and it is especially suitable for the novice canoeist. Your well-trained guides introduce the participants to the proper paddle techniques on this Class 1-2 river. The start of the trip is Quiet Lake on the South Canal Road, from where the Big Salmon winds its way through the Salmon Mountains towards the confluence with the Yukon River. Wildlife encounters along the river are quite common, and one can expect to see moose, caribou, wolf and eagle. During August and September, thousands of salmon spawn in the Big Salmon, and grizzly bears are often seen.

Canoeing expedition on the Big Salmon River

In the evenings you will set up camp along the river banks or on gravel bars. Meals are cooked on the open camp fire, and fresh Arctic grayling, lake trout, salmon and northern pike may be added to the menu. Hiking trips into the mountains and creek valleys can round out an exciting river journey. The canoe tour ends in Carmacks on the Yukon River, from where you take the van back to Whitehorse.

Canoeing expedition on the Big Salmon River

Season: Early June to September
Requirements: Warm sleeping bag (rated up to -10 degrees Celsius), sleeping pad, waterproof duffel bag or backpack.
Suggested Items: Fishing gear, tackle and license, camera, binoculars, insect repellent, daypack, sunglasses, flashlight, pocket knife, compass.
Suggested Clothing: Warm jacket, rain gear, hiking boots, sneakers, gloves, bathing suit, towels and personal clothing suited to variable temperatures.
Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate
Restrictions: 5-9 participants per tour
Maximum Number of People: 9
Equipment Provided: Canoe and camping equipment.
Transportation: Trips originate and end in Whitehorse, Yukon. Arrangements to Whitehorse are available.
Accommodations: Two nights hotel accommodation in Whitehorse. Remaining nights are in tent campsites along the river.
Meal Information: All meals on the canoe portion of the trip are included in price, with salmon, arctic grayling, lake trout or pike added to the menu. However, meals in hotels (4 nights) are not included.
Guide Information: Guide is included.
Weather Information: Summer temperatures average between 10-22 degrees Celsius.
Comments: Includes a day of canoe handling to prepare you for Class 1 and 2 river rapids.
Trip Duration Price
14 days
$1995.00* per person
Double occupancy. June 5-19, Sep 4-18, 2008
*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax

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Canoeing expedition on the Big Salmon River

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