Discover the Takhini River by Canoe in Whitehorse

Please allow 5.5 hours in total for this activity.

• Get picked up from your hotel in Whitehorse (additional fees apply) or arrive at the base with your own vehicle, with free parking available.
• Receive your life jacket and paddle, then take the included shuttle to the river (15 minutes).
• Begin a 4-hour journey down the Takhini River, with or without a guide.
• Arrive at the destination where a van and driver will be waiting for pick-up.
• Around 2:30 p.m., return to your accommodation via hotel shuttle (additional fees apply) or make your own way back.

⚠️ When booking, you can choose between a self-guided or a guided excursion:

All participants must know how to swim and be in good physical condition to take part in this activity.

If you choose the self-guided option, you must also have some basic canoe or kayak knowledge.

Weight limit: 113kg - 250lbs per person.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

All participants must sign an insurance waiver on-site.

A minimum number of 2 participants is required to run this activity.

Once your booking has been confirmed, please contact the instructor directly to organise the meeting point and pick-up time. Pick-up locations (to specify upon booking): Whitehorse hotels within city limits (extra fee of $60/person applies).

If you choose a self-guided tour and want to enjoy longer breaks, your journey down the Takhini river can last more than 4 hours but this must be communicated in advance as the the driver is scheduled to pick you up at the end of the tour.

Since wildlife is unpredictable, their presence is never guaranteed.

Pets may be allowed upon special request. You must inform your guide in advance, and approval will depend on the animal (e.g., a well-behaved dog with prior canoe experience is okay).

This activity is not accessible for people with reduced mobility and people with mental disorders.

Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.