Your Canadian adventure starts in Vancouver, British Columbia. After collecting your bags transfer independently to Downtown Vancouver.

There is so much to see in Vancouver!

• Head to Stanley Park for a stroll along its famous sea wall and though temperature West Coast rainforest
• Take an Aquabus to Granville Island to browse the markets, popular with locals and visitors alike
• hop on the shuttle bus to the Capilano Suspension Bridge, to walk through the tree tops and see the iconic totem poles
• Head to the historic Gastown District to preserved Victorian era buildings and the whistling steam-powered clock
• Enjoy the freshest of seafood at one of the restaurants around the harbour

Rosedale on Robson, or similar

After checking out of your Vancouver hotel, make your way back to the airport in time to check-in for your flight to Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon Territory.  On arrival at Whitehorse Airport, collect your bags and transfer to your downtown hotel. After checking in to your hotel, take some time to relax and explore the city on foot.

Before you collect your motorhome there is plenty of time to explore Whitehorse. You may like to do some of the following:

• Learn about the culture and heritage of the Yukon First Nations at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre
• Follow the Millenium Trail along the riverfront
• Take a tour of Yukon Brewing and sample some northern-inspired craft beers
• Hike to Miles Canyon on the outskirts of town to witness the basaltic cliffs and turquoise waters
• Tour the SS Klondike, a resorted steam-powered paddle-wheel ship that once travelled the Yukon River

You should now be ready to venture into the Yukon Wilderness.

Best Western Gold Rush Inn, or similar

Check out of your hotel and collect your motorhome from the Whitehorse depot ready to begin your adventure. You will be given instructions on how to operate and drive the motorhome before you head off into the wilderness. You may like to collect supplies before you leave Whitehorse.

Just outside of Whitehorse you may like to stop at the Yukon WIldlife Preserve for a chance to see some of the Yukon’s iconic wildlife in their natural habitats. You should be able to see caribou, moose, mountain goats and native lynx within the preserve.

Continue north along the Klondike Highway towards Carmacks for your first night with your motorhome. We recommend stopping at the Braeburn Lodge along the way, if only to sample some of their famous Cinnamon buns! Once you arrive at Carmacks you may like to take a stroll along the boardwalk adjacent to the Yukon River.

Whitehorse > Carmacks | 175 kms

Continuing north on the Klondike Highway, we suggest stopping at the Five FInger Rapids, and taking the short walk to the viewing platform. These rapids were a challenge to early settlers and pioneers that used the Yukon RIver to traverse up and down the Yukon Territory.

Stewart Crossing is the junction to the Silver Trail that leads to the Silver mining communities of Mayo and Keno CIty, however you should continue on the Klondike Highway towards Dawson City. Just before reaching Dawson City turn off onto The Dempster Highway and following the road into Tombstone Territorial Park.

Tombstone Territorial Park encompasses 2,200 square kilometers of protected wilderness. This remarkable subarctic landscape features imposing black granite peaks, vibrant tundra, crystal-clear alpine lakes, and diverse wildlife habitat.

The Tombstone Interpretive Centre provides informative displays and advice on how to get the most from your stay in the park. The Territorial Campground will provide the perfect base from which to explore the lakes, mountains and trails of this incredible landscape.

Carmacks > Tombstone Territorial Park | 387 kms

It is a short hop from the Tombstone Territorial Park to Dawson CIty. Dawson City was at the heart of the Klondike Gold Rush, and offers a well-preserved look back, as well as an insight into life in unique northern town today.

You may like to start your visit with a stroll through some of the gold-rush era buildings, complete with wooden boardwalks and colourful facades. The Dawson City Museum adds comprehensive exhibits on the gold rush era as well local indigenous heritage.

The Jack London cabin is a reconstruction of the author’s home during the gold rush, whilst the Robert Service cabin is where the famous poems “Bard of the Yukon” and “The Shooting of Dan McGrew” were written.

You can explore more about the gold rush by visiting Discovery Claim on Bonanza Creek, the site where gold was first discovered in 1896, triggering the Klondike Gold Rush. Dredge No.4, is now a National Historic SIte, where you can tour North America’s largest wooden-hulled bucket dredge.

In the evening you can relive the gold rush era by visiting Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall, Canada’s oldest casino. If you aren’t into gambling then you can still stay for the cancan shows. alternatively you may prefer a visit to “The Palace Grand Theatre” to catch a vaudeville-style show.

Tombstone Territorial Park > Dawson City | 111 kms

The historic route between Dawson City and Tok follows part of the ‘Top of the World Highway’ and provides views of stunning alpine slopes and snow-capped mountains. It also provides opportunities for viewing wildlife such as caribou, bears, foxes, and numerous bird species. During summer, wildflowers carpet the landscape, while autumn brings spectacular red and gold tundra colours.

As you depart Dawson City you may like to detour up to Midnight Dome, which provides panoramic views across the Yukon RIver Valley. Then cross the Yukon River on the George Black ferry to join Highway 9, The Top of the World Highway.

The Poker Creek/Little Gold Creek border crossing is the most northerly border crossing in North America and shortly after you will reach the American town of Chicken. Chicken is a quirky gold rush community with a population of under 50 permanent residents.It still offers eccentric charm, displays of historic mining equipment and the Chicken Creek Café. Continue on this route to the Alaskan town of Tok.

Dawson City > Tok | 298 kms

Shortly after leaving Tok you will enter the Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge, and this protected area offers a great chance of viewing bears and other Alaskan wildlife.

Further along the road the White River is known for its milky-coloured waters caused by the glacial silt from the St. Elias Mountains.

You will then cross the border back into the Canada and the Yukon Territory. Throughout the journey, you will encounter stunning mountain views, particularly of the Wrangell and St. Elias Ranges. The landscape features vast stretches of boreal forest, wetlands, and alpine areas, providing excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing, including moose, bears, caribou, and numerous bird species.

Tok > Beaver Creek | 109 kms

From Beaver Creek continue South on the Alaska Highway towards Haines Junction. You will pass over the White and Donjek Rivers that bring silt laden waters down from the mountains and out into river deltas. There are stopping points and trails alongside the rivers.

At Burwash Landing you stop at the Kluane Museum of Natural History to view wildlife and cultural exhibits before continuing to Destruction Bay alongside Kluane Lake. There are several stopping points with spectacular views of the Lake and Mountains.

At Sheep Mountain you may be able to spot Dall Sheep clinging to the mountainside and you can learn more about them and the surrounding area at the Kluane National Park Visitor Centre.

You may like to stop at Haines Junction for further supplies before continuing on to the beautiful Kathleen Lake and its neighbouring campground. From Kathleen Lake you will be able to hike the popular King’s Throne Trail or stroll along the Shoreline Trail. Further south the Dezadeash Lake and wetlands provide a great opportunity for viewing migratory birds as well as other water and hiking activities.

Beaver Creek > Kathleen Lake | 319 kms

Head back to Haines Junction and the Alaska Highway before continuing towards Whitehorse. Take one last diversion at Mendenhall Landing to reach the spectacular Kusawa Lake.

Once at Kusawa Lake Campground, enjoy the pristine waters ideal for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing—lake trout and grayling are common catches. The surrounding mountains invite hiking, with routes like the Kusawa Ridge Trail offering spectacular panoramic views. In the evenings, the remote location is perfect for stargazing or spotting the Northern Lights in season. The area is also ideal for photography, especially at sunrise and sunset when the mountains reflect vividly on the water.

Kathleen Lake > Kusawa Lake | 140 kms

You will wrap up your Yukon adventure today as you make the short journey back to Whitehorse along the Alaska Highway. Once you reach Whitehorse you will need to return your motorhome and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Vancouver or on to Calgary.

Kusawa Lake > Whitehorse | 90 kms