Interpretive Nature Hikes (All Ages)

Interpretive Nature Hikes are now over for 2009. Similiar, but not identical, hikes will be offered in 2010. See you then!

Canyon City - historical nature hike, offered twice daily, about two hours long, click for details and where to meet.

Special Hikes- these hikes feature Guest Biologists, Naturalists, Bird Specialists, Anthropologists, Historians, Cultural Story Tellers and more…

Family Walk- This hike is aimed at families with kids under 14, but all ages are welcome. Suitable for all ages, strollers, and those with reduced mobility.

Vision: To provide quality natural and historical interpretation for the public in order to develop an appreciation and understanding of the natural world.

Goals:

To foster a ‘sense of place’ in hopes of creating environmental responsibility.
To engage children and adults in learning about their relationship with the natural world through environmental education.
To provide enjoyable recreational opportunities for the public that allow for the exchange of information about the Yukon environment.
To provide a high quality service that captures the interest and participation of tourists and locals alike.
To increase the profile of YCS as environmental educators.
To expand the Leave No Trace messaging to develop YCS into a Leave No Trace education hub.

Our Hikes are offered July 2 until August 18 each summer.

Note: * We are no longer able to offer rides to Trail Heads as it is against our new Safety Policy. Sorry! But, Join our Ride Share E-List and maybe we can find you a ride. For shorter hikes of 0.6 KM or 1.6 KM, guides will indicate return routes. For larger groups, we encourage notifying YCS in advance at (867) 668-5678, or by email at ycshikes@ycs.yk.ca. See you on the trails…

Canyon City

Canyon City walks are now over for the 2009 season.

Canyon City was once a favored First Nations fish camp, then, during the gold rush of 1898, it filled with stampeders, stopped on their way to fortune by the galloping rapids of the Yukon River.

Join our Interpreters as they follow what's left of the Whitehorse Rapids Tramway through picturesque Miles Canyon. Our knowledgeable guides will take you from the canyon's geological beginnings millions of years ago, to the last ice age, the flora and fauna we find their today, and the traditions of its indigenous inhabitants, migrant gold-seekers and more.

DIRECTIONS FROM TOWN:

SOUTH on Robert Service Way
LEFT onto Miles Canyon Road
RIGHT at Stop Sign, follow Miles Canyon Road
LEFT into Miles Canyon Parking Lot.

DIRECTIONS FROM ALASKA HWY:

Between Mountain Ridge Motel and Pioneer RV Park SOUTH of downtown Whitehorse, turn onto Miles Canyon Road. Turn RIGHT into Miles Canyon Parking Lot.

RATING: Approximately 3.5 kilometres (2.1 miles). Easy.

Special Hikes

Special Hikes are now over for the 2009 season.

Family Walks

Please confirm registration by phone or email before 4:30 PM the day of the hike: (867) 668-5678 ycshikes@ycs.yk.ca

Family walks are now over for the 2009 season.

There are daily hikes at Canyon City as usual.