Chilkoot Canoe Wildlife Safari

OVERVIEW

Canoe along the shores of pristine Chilkoot Lake and look for wildlife, which is abundant throughout the surrounding river valley. The naturalist guide will describe some of the iconic animals that live in the area on the fast ferry ride to Haines, during which you may spot brown bears, mountain goats and bald eagles. After a narrated tour of Fort William Seward – a now-decommissioned fort built in 1902 – you will continue on to Chilkoot Lake, whose sheltered waters are typically as smooth as glass. You will enjoy a unique perspective of the lake while riding in a Voyageur canoe much like the ones that trappers and gold miners used more than a century ago. Depending on the conditions, you may paddle or rely on the motor to power the canoe along the forested shore and into secluded inlets. In time, you will pause for a picnic lunch at a remote beach.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Admire the gorgeous wilderness while riding a high-speed ferry from Skagway to Haines.
• Enjoy a narrated drive through Fort William Seward, 19th-century landmark in Haines.
• Look for wildlife while riding the ferry and driving on to Chilkoot Lake.
• Glide along the forested shores of the lake in a remarkably stable, motor-assisted canoe.
• Snap photos of the gorgeous scenery and relax while snacking on a remote beach.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.