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Explore Whitehorse’s Miles Canyon on a self-guided audio nature tour that plays through your smartphone.
Across 19 GPS-triggered stops on the 4.5-kilometre Lower Canyon City Trail, discover the Yukon River, Miles Canyon’s basalt geology, local plants and wildlife, First Nations connections, Gold Rush travel, sternwheelers and the remains of historic Canyon City. Look out for the Robert Lowe Suspension Bridge and views toward Grey Mountain.
Audio plays automatically near each point of interest, while the live map shows your location and route. Download the tour over Wi-Fi before you begin, then hike without using mobile data.
Allow about two hours, or take longer for riverside breaks and photos. The route returns to the Miles Canyon area and includes uneven ground, roots and moderately steep sections.
There is no group, fixed departure time or in-person guide. Choose suitable daylight and weather conditions, check current trail notices, and explore at your own pace.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour starts and ends at the Miles Canyon parking lot on Miles Canyon Road.
Itinerary
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1Miles Canyon
Set out along the Lower Canyon City Trail, where brilliant water, dark cliffs and Yukon history meet.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Spot vivid fireweed brightening the trail and discover why this hardy bloom thrives across the Yukon.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Pause at the historic Robert Lowe Suspension Bridge, spanning the canyon's narrowest point.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Look down on the mighty Yukon River and hear how this vast waterway shaped life in the North.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Watch the calmer water for aquatic birds and other wildlife drawn to this sheltered stretch of canyon.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Search for gnawed trunks and other signs that beavers have been busy near the trail.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Listen for local birds and learn which species make this wild riverside habitat their home.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Notice the hardy Yukon trees lining the trail and how they survive the northern climate.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
Take in views toward Grey Mountain, a defining landmark on Whitehorse's eastern skyline.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
Step into Canyon City, once a bustling stopping place during the Klondike Gold Rush.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
Explore the remaining traces of Canyon City and imagine the settlement at its turn-of-the-century peak.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
Learn about the enduring connections of the Ta'an Kwäch'än and Kwanlin Dün First Nations to this land.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13
Discover how the Klondike Gold Rush transformed the Yukon—and what happened when the rush faded.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14
Picture sternwheelers carrying passengers and supplies along the Yukon River before roads reached the North.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15
Hear stories of Jack London and other famous figures drawn north by the promise of Klondike gold.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16
Discover the colourful wildflowers and resilient plants that flourish along the canyon trail.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
17
Examine the canyon's dark basalt walls, formed by ancient lava and carved by powerful water.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
18
Hear how boating on the Yukon River evolved from essential transportation to modern recreation.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
19
Look overhead and discover why Miles Canyon lies beneath an active route for planes and floatplanes.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Download the Tripvia Tours app and the tour over Wi-Fi before you arrive.
- Bring a fully charged smartphone; enable location services.
- This is a self-guided experience; no tour guide meets you at the starting point.
- The 19-stop, 4.5-kilometre route takes about two hours and returns to the Miles Canyon area.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Download the Tripvia Tours app and the tour over Wi-Fi before you arrive.
- Bring a fully charged smartphone; enable location services.
- This is a self-guided experience; no tour guide meets you at the starting point.
- The 19-stop, 4.5-kilometre route takes about two hours and returns to the Miles Canyon area.
- Expect uneven ground, exposed roots and moderately steep sections; wear sturdy footwear.
- Use the route in suitable snow-free, daylight conditions and check current trail and weather notices before starting.
- Carry water and essential trail supplies; facilities and mobile reception may be limited along the route.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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