Tour Description

Yukon Aurora Tour
– 5 days – fully guided

(includes arrival and departure days)

 

A made to order trip for those that want a true Yukon winter experience in a picture perfect setting. Fox Bay Retreat is situated on the shore of Lake Laberge, just north of the capital City of Whitehorse, Yukon. This 30-mile long lake is part of the legendary Yukon River, which flows south to north through the lake. It is named for Michael Laberge, a French Canadian pioneer. The renowned northern poet Robert Service immortalized the name of the lake in his poem “The Cremation of Sam McGee” the first lines of which are unforgettable.

 

The Northern Lights have seen queer sights, But the queerest they ever did see Was the night on the marge of Lake Laberge I cremated Sam McGee

 

True Yukon hospitality awaits you and your stay at Fox Bay Retreat will be filled with wonderful northern memories. During the four days and 3 nights you spend at Lake Laberge the slated activities not only include an introduction to the phenomena of AURORA BOREALIS, but also takes in such exciting things as MUSHING your own team of dogs and a personal SNOW MACHINE TOUR on the snowy expanse of Lake Laberge. As if that isn’t enough we offer a winter interpretive trail hike and or a snowshoe walk in the woods during which you learn all about animal tracks and how our northern fauna survive the cold winters in the Yukon. At any time you can also take a personal snowshoe walk or try your skill at cross-country skiing.

 

The true north reveals itself around the bonfire each evening. Starlit skies, the lonely cry of a coyote or wolf, the questioning call of a snowy owl and the frosty crackle of the surrounding trees are all new sounds to someone from “outside” as we refer to anyplace beyond our borders.

 

In the afternoon of day four we head for Whitehorse and a night in a local hotel. That same evening you are our quest at one of our fine restaurants for dinner. [some limitations apply]

 

We include:

Airport service – Hotel accommodation day 4 – double occupancy – all meals at Fox Bay Retreat – 2 hour dog mushing excursion – minimum 2 hour snow machine excursion – an afternoon of ice fishing and nightly Aurora viewing if nature co-operates.

 

Not included:

Meals in Whitehorse unless otherwise stated - single hotel accommodation available if pre-booked only – single supplement $150.00. Alcoholic beverages at Fox Bay Retreat although they are certainly allowed.

 

Clothing

We realize that perhaps not everyone owns suitable clothing for our northern environment. We have added the option of renting a winter clothing package. This consists of boots, gloves, snow pants, winter parka, hat or toque. - $190.00 per person.

 

Accommodation at Fox Bay Retreat

We are off the grid so to speak. You have a number of choices for accommodation available. There are small, medium and large cabins. There is also a main lodge building with private bedrooms. Some are log cabins, some are not. Meals are served in the main lodge building.

 

The camp is totally self-contained. We have our own electrical generators, which are used on a posted schedule basis. I you have batteries that need charging we can handle the task. Each cabin is equipped with a wood or oil stove for heat and a number of propane lights. A personal flashlight with a change of batteries is a must and a LED headlamp unit is a great choice for moving about in the evening – we have them for rent at $20. for the duration of your stay plus additional batteries if required.

 

There is a washhouse / shower / WC facility that is restricted to the times of electrical generator use. Each cabin also has it own outdoor toilet (outhouse). A wood heated separate sauna building is available on a first come – first served basis.

 

FOX BAY RETREAT is owned and operated by the McDougall family who also own and operate the well-known Kanoe People Ltd, a leading Yukon wilderness outfitter with more than 25 years of experience.

 

Tour Dates – 2012

Feb 5 (Sun) to Feb 9 (Thu)

Feb 11 (Sat) to Feb 15 (Wed)

Feb 25 (Sat) to Feb 29 (Wed)

 

Cost $ 1,995 per person
(6 person minimum)

Single hotel supplement $150.00