Aurora River Expedition August 20 - 31, 2016 Get caught in the spell of the glorious this summer. The mysterious land beckons - it is calling you! Canoe through Klondike history, embark on a journey of summer dreams!

The historic Yukon River runs through the ancient green-mantled, mountain ranges of the central Yukon. The trip starts at with two days on the before we swing north to follow the Yukon right to . Relaxed paddling on smooth current takes us through a remarkable region full of the lore of the Klondike Goldrush captured perfectly in the poetic words of Robert Service and the yarns of Jack London.

The Yukon River has a heart of gold that shares the secrets of its recent history through its outdoor wilderness archives. A paddle down its length is a magical step into the past with the long-abandoned remains of cabins, paddle-wheelers, deserted communities, dredges and placer mines. This river bestows on paddlers not only the beauty and challenge of a northern canoe trip but also a remarkable encounter with the Klondike Gold Rush. The smooth and steady current of the Yukon River is ideal for novice to intermediate paddlers in search of a significant wilderness journey. There are no portages, some excellent hiking & fishing opportunities, beautiful & pristine scenery and surprisingly, very few mosquitoes to worry about at all as there is no standing water anywhere.

There are many historic highlights along our journey: Pelly Farm is a remote operating wilderness family home; Stepping Stone, where we will stop for dinner, is an authentic Dawson Trail Roadhouse; Fort Selkirk is a beautifully restored Territorial Historic Site with a history that goes back 8000 years; Kirkman Creek is home to an operating placer mine and a bakery where we can enjoy fresh pie; and, Ancient Voices is a First Nation site where we can hike up to a riverside bluff. Of course, there is always a chance of seeing the mysterious aurora borealis at this time of year! It is such an honour and thrill to land at the beach in Dawson City and take a walk through time in this frontier town!

Trip Details: 300 kms - 11 days novice or intermediate paddlers no portages $4450 per person a favourite of Canoe North Adventures Canoe North Adventures let the adventure begin ...

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