BC Yukon Expeditions

04/02/2022

Crazy - Third-year running the Chilkoot Trail has been canceled. Canadian customs doesn't like travelers entering Canada over the Pass. All other Yukon Trips filled. Maybe will make enough to mitigate our losses during Covid. Dreaming!

02/23/2022

We have adjusted our Orca tour into Johnstone Strait with lower pricing and 2 tour lengths. Check it out at https://bcyukonexpeditions.com/orca-kayaking-guided/

“Khwooff! the blast of his blowhole was as loud as a geyser. The bull orca passed just in front of our kayaks, about 25 meters out, surfacing straight ahead, so close we could see the white patch b…

01/30/2022

Most all our trips in the Yukon are now booked. Looking for a hike that offers a coastal environment, charter air into trail. and a history of British Columbia?

Visit https://bcyukonexpeditions.com/nootka-island-guided-hike/

“Vancouver Island West – One of the last places where a wildland still meets a wild ocean” Bertie Gregory, National Geographic wildlife filmmaker It’s March 29, 1778. Captain James Cook…

01/01/2022

Want to experience a portion of the Klondike Gold Rushers journey back in 1898? Join us on our canoe trip on the Yukon River into Dawson City, Yukon. Suitable for the experienced or beginner paddler. The Yukon River presents itself as it would have been seen by those early gold rushers. Wilderness adventure and history relived.

https://bcyukonexpeditions.com/yukon-river-guided-canoeing/

“The Yukon River, our first choice for paddling into the past.” Canoe and Kayak Magazine During the winter of 1897–1898 the Klondike gold rushers crossed the Chilkoot Pass and reached t…

12/23/2021

Mammoths and North American horses vanished later than previously thought: researchers. Mammoths may not have disappeared until about 6,000 years ago — more recently than previously believed — as did the wild horses that once grazed the plains of North America, according to new findings out of McMaster University. Continue reading at
https://techiai.com/mammoths-and-north-american-horses-vanished-later-than-previously-thought-researchers-cbc-news/
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12/13/2021

Our Broken Group Islands kayaking trip is ideal for the beginner or more experienced kayaker. It is located on the west coast of Vancouver Island and is part of Pacific Rim National Park in Canada. The area is shaped by the many small islands that provide shelter from the Pacific Ocean. It is stamped by its history, First Nations culture, and scenic natural setting. Visit https://beyukonexpeditions.com / , , ,

11/23/2021

Chilkoot Trail Hike
The historic route followed by the 1896-97 Klondike gold rushers in Alaska and Yukon. Few spots remain for our summer 2022 trips. View https://bcyukonexpeditions.com/chilkoot-trail-guided-hike/ for more information.

11/09/2021

We have posted dates for our sea kayak tours in 2022. We have added Nootka Sound to our offering for 2022. It is a great kayaking area sheltered from the full force of the ocean. For history buffs, this is the Sound that Capt Cook spent a month back in 1778.

https://bcyukonexpeditions.com/

10/01/2021

We have some potential dates for our West Coast Trail for 2022. Can email them if there is an interest. These are our Victoria departures.

09/21/2021

We were able to operate a few local trips this summer to satisfy Canadian clients with kayaking, canoeing, and hiking. Seems international travelers will be able to join us next year.

Check our website, https://bcyukonexpeditions.com for our 2022 dates and pricing in Oct/Nov timeline.

PHOTO: Bowron Lakes

07/23/2021

We have a few cancellations for our West Coast Trail hike in August - Aug 8-16 & Aug 20-28. View at

https://bcyukonexpeditions.com/west-coast-trail-guided-hike/

“The West Coast Trail was voted Canada’s best hiking trail & one of the 5 best hikes in North America.” Explore Magazine “Vancouver Island West – one of the last places where a wild…

07/18/2021

07/16/2021

Couple of notices: We have added a new rafting trip for 2022
https://bcyukonexpeditions.com/alsek-river/

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We have changed our website look and name to https://bcyukonexpeditions.com

Wilderness Adventures in BC & Yukon

09/05/2020

YUKON HISTORY: Along The Chilkoot Trail: Then and Now
When the Klondike gold rushers reach the summit of the Chilkoot Pass, they were met by the Northwest Mounted Police ( forerunner of the RCMP) who imposed custom duties and provided an element of safety and security.

The old photo highlights this situation in 1898/99. Note the terminal of the commercial tramway system for gold rushers who could afford to move their ton of goods and food (mandated by Canadian authorities) by tram over the Pass.

The more current photo shows the remains of the terminus building today. Interestingly, note how the landscape has not changed since the original photo was taken.

You can join our Chilkoot Trail adventure ( https://bcyukonadventures.com ) and experience much of the landscape that challenged the gold rushers. The trail is an outdoor museum to this epic journey.

09/01/2020

YUKON HISTORY: The SS Keno, for most of its career, transported silver, zinc, and lead ore down the Stewart River from mines in the Mayo district to the confluence of the Yukon and Stewart rivers at Stewart City. It was retired in the early 1950s and took its final voyage from Whitehorse to Dawson City in 1960. There, it was restored by Parks Canada and now stands in acknowledgment of the riverboat contribution to the history of the Yukon.

Take that voyage at https://youtu.be/TW-qgqmqIUw

You can experience some of the history and natural paddles and hikes with us at https://bcyukonadventures.com/

07/17/2020

Bowron Lakes: Great canoeing adventure. Suitable for beginners. Located in the Cariboo Mountains, near Quesnel BC. Six major lakes interconnected by portages and rivers.

We have had to cancel almost all our adventures this year due to Covid-19. Fortunately, we can run the Bowron Lakes. We have limited space for Aug and Sept trips. If you are looking for a special thing to do check this trip out https://bcyukonadventures.com/bowron-lakes-guided-canoeing

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05/27/2020

COVID-19 has brought our 2020 season to a crashing halt. We may be able to operate a limited number of trips in Aug and Sept. Many disappointed clients. See you all in 2021. The sun goes down on 2020.

03/21/2020

I was looking at some photos from trips past. I needed to connect to a time and place of freedom of mind and body. The sound of the surf. The feel of the sand below my feet, the wind and mist on my face, the camaraderie of others sharing the challenge of the West Coast Trail, fuels my resolve and spirit.

I pray that you and yours will come out of Covid-19. unscathed. I hope that you have a mindful place that brings you resolve and spirit.

01/03/2020

Thinking of adding some grand adventure to your holiday plans in 2020? Check out our website for a host of ideas. https://bcyukonadventures.com

11/18/2019

Our 2020 adventure trip dates are now posted at https://bcyukonadventures.com/

Mission Statement Offer a holiday experience that focuses on alternative stimuli for the body and spirit, away from the distractions, noises, and pressures often associated with an urban environment. Our adventures:

10/09/2019

Our newest adventure for 2020: Nahanni River Rafting in Canada's Northwest Territories. Visit https://bcyukonadventures.com/nahanni-river-guided-raft-tour-/

Our Nahanni River guided raft tour is ranked high on many people's must-do list. This untamed river is viewed as one of North America's most spectacular.