Nisutlin River Expedition — Recreation Site Option
Length: 8 Days Total — 6 Days on the River
Price: $2800 per person (CAD)
2026 Dates: Custom departures available July–September
Note: Group discounts available — ask us for a custom quote.
🌲 Expedition Overview
The Nisutlin River Expedition — Recreation Site Option is the perfect introduction to multi-day wilderness canoe travel in the Yukon.
Beginning at the Nisutlin Recreation Site, this route avoids the more technical upper river and offers a smooth, beginner-friendly paddle through wide channels, scenic valleys, and remote boreal wilderness as the river flows toward Teslin.
This trip is ideal for families, first-time paddlers, and guests looking for a shorter but deeply rewarding Yukon river journey — with plenty of time to settle into camp life, enjoy the quiet pace of the water, and experience true backcountry travel.
🎣 The Nisutlin is also known for its excellent fishing, and this route offers outstanding opportunities for anglers. With productive runs, calm eddies, and shoreline access at many campsites, guests can enjoy casting in the evenings or trying their luck during breaks along the river. It’s a wonderful choice for those who want to combine wilderness paddling with memorable Yukon fishing.
As always, expect remote camping, abundant wildlife sightings, and Yukon Wide’s exceptional riverside cuisine. Our guides are known for turning camp meals into one of the highlights of the trip — with hearty breakfasts, riverside lunches, and fresh, creative dinners that prove wilderness travel doesn’t mean instant noodles.
✅ Trip Details
- Duration: 8 days total
- River Days: 6 days paddling
- Skill Level: Beginner / family-friendly
- Group Size: Up to 8 participants per guide
- Accommodation: Wilderness camping
Hotel nights in Whitehorse can be arranged before or after the trip - Fishing: Excellent throughout — a great option for guests hoping to enjoy relaxed angling along the river
- Includes: Professional guide, canoes, paddles, life jackets, camping gear, safety equipment, satellite communication, and all meals on the river
🗓️ Nisutlin River Expedition — 8-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Whitehorse
Meet your guide and group in Whitehorse. Trip orientation, gear check, and overnight hotel stay (if arranged).
Day 2 — Shuttle to Nisutlin Recreation Site & First Paddle
Travel to the Nisutlin Recreation Site and begin paddling on the calm, wide main river.
This section is steady and beginner-friendly — the perfect start to the expedition.
Camp along the riverbank.
Days 3–5 — Wilderness Paddling & River Life
Settle into the rhythm of river travel with scenic paddling days, gravel bar lunches, and peaceful evenings at remote campsites.
Expect:
- Excellent chances to spot moose, eagles, and beavers
- Wide valleys and classic Yukon river scenery
- Quiet camps under the northern sky
🎣 Fishing is excellent throughout this stretch, with plenty of time to cast from camp or explore productive eddies and runs along the shoreline.
Day 6 — Continuing Downriver Toward Teslin
Enjoy another full day of paddling as the river widens and the wilderness deepens.
This is classic Yukon travel — steady current, beautiful campsites, and unhurried time on the water.
Anglers will appreciate the ongoing fishing opportunities, especially in the slower bends and evening camp spots.
Day 7 — Final River Miles & Last Night on the Water
Approach the Teslin area as the journey nears its conclusion.
Celebrate your final night on the river with a signature Yukon Wide camp meal and one last evening beside the water.
Day 8 — Take-Out Near Teslin & Return to Whitehorse
Take out near Teslin and shuttle back to Whitehorse.
Trip conclusion and farewell — with the satisfaction of completing a true Yukon wilderness canoe expedition.
✅ What’s Included
When you join Yukon Wide’s Nisutlin River Expedition, we provide everything you need for a safe and comfortable journey:
- Professional river guide (1 guide for up to 8 guests)
- All camping gear (tents, sleeping pads, kitchen equipment, cooking gear)
- Canoes, paddles, and life jackets (PFDs)
- Safety equipment including throw bags and first aid
- Satellite communication for emergency support and safety updates
- All meals on the river – Yukon Wide is known for our exceptional riverside cuisine
- Shuttle service to the chosen put-in (Rose River Bridge or Nisutlin Rec Site) and back from the take-out near Teslin
- Flexible trip lengths – customize your adventure from 6 days (family-friendly Rec Site option) to 10–12+ days (Rose River option)
❌ What’s Not Included
To help you prepare, please note that the following items are not included in your package:
- Airfare to and from Whitehorse
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Sleeping bag (bring your own or rent from Yukon Wide)
- Fishing license (required if you plan to fish)
- Alcohol – you may bring a modest personal supply
- Meals before and after the river portion (any meals in Whitehorse outside the guided expedition)
- Personal clothing and gear (packing list provided)
- Gratuities for guides (optional but appreciated)
