Why choose this Whitehorse tour ?
Listen to a nature guide through your smartphone as you hike the incredible Miles Canyon! The tour will take you on the Lower Canyon City Trail to a historic settlement called Canyon City.
On this 4 km tour, you’ll hear about the Yukon River, the formation of Miles Canyon, local plants & wildlife & some Gold Rush history.
Highlights include the views of Grey Mountain, tales of Canyon City, stories of famous Yukoners & more!
The tour also comes with a fun location-based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and guess the answer.
GPS map shows where you are & where to go next. As you get close, guide commentary will automatically play!
Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.
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*Not accessible for everyone due to moderately steep sections, roots, etc. Check trail conditions first. Closed October to May.
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What makes Miles Canyon: a Smartphone Audio Nature Tour a unique experience ?
Welcome to Miles Canyon! This is one of the most popular places to visit in Whitehorse. This tour will take you on the Lower Canyon City Trail to a historic settlement site called Canyon City.
FIREWEED. If you are hiking around Miles Canyon in summer, you will likely see lots of wildflowers on your hike.
ROBERT LOWE SUSPENSION BRIDGE. Welcome to the Robert Lowe suspension bridge! Built in 1922, the bridge stretches 85 feet across the narrowest part of Miles Canyon.
THE YUKON RIVER: Look down at the water. This is the mighty Yukon River. At 3,190 kilometers, it’s the third-longest river in North America and one of the…
AQUATIC BIRDS & OTHER WILDLIFE: Here Miles Canyon opens into a wider, bowl shaped area. The water slows down and pools here, making it a good spot to see water birds.
Many different kinds of waterfowl, such as…
EVIDENCE OF BEAVER ACTIVITY: If you stop for a second and take a good look around, see if you can spot any evidence of beavers in this area. Do you see any tree stumps that have been…
LOCAL BIRDS: As you can tell, you are walking in a very wild place! Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife.
One of the most common birds you may see is the raven. Ravens are huge, entirely black birds that can be huge! They can be…
YUKON TREES: If you stop and take a good look around, you’ll notice just a few trees. You may notice that most of the trees you see are evergreens, meaning they are the type of tree that…
GREY MOUNTAIN: Looking straight ahead, you can now get a good view of Grey Mountain. This mountain is an important landmark for the city of Whitehorse, as it is the closest mountain to…
CANYON CITY: Welcome to Canyon City! Believe it or not, during the Klondike Gold Rush, this was once a bustling settlement.
In 1897, a young entrepreneur named Norman Macaulay realized there was…
REMNANTS OF THE CITY: As you can see, not much is left of Canyon City today. In 1900, the White Pass Railway was finished, ending at Whitehorse.
The rail company purchased Macaulay’s tramway, wanting to have …
FIRST NATIONS: Miles Canyon and the Whitehorse area is part of the traditional lands of the Ta’an Kwäch’än and Kwanlin Dun First Nations. Many of these people speak the Southern Tutchone language.
“Kwanlin” is the…
END OF THE GOLD RUSH & BEYOND: The discovery of gold in Bonanza Creek in 1896 led to the Klondike Gold Rush, which greatly shaped the history of the Yukon.
The town of Dawson, established soon after the discovery of gold, grew to…
STERNWHEELERS: If you’ve visited downtown Whitehorse, you’ve probably noticed the large boat resting on the banks of the Yukon river. This type of boat is called a sternwheeler, which…
FAMOUS YUKONERS: In 1897, 21-year-old Californian Jack London decided to try to strike it rich in the Klondike. Wanting to save time on his route up, he chose to navigate through the dangerous Miles Canyon and White Horse Rapids, instead of….
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Miles Canyon: a Smartphone Audio Nature Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
- Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
- Hands free (audio plays automatically)
- Live GPS map shows route & your location
- Enjoy the tour anytime, not just on your booking date with Tripvia…
- Customer Service via Phone & Email
- Lifetime Tour Access on Tripvia Tours app for Android & iOS
Not Included
- Smartphone or tablet
- Headphones (optional – audio will play from device speaker too)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Tripvia Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Whitehorse.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Thanks for booking the Miles Canyon audio nature tour!
**HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE TRIPVIA TOURS APP & START THE TOUR**
Tour Code MILE99
1. Download and install the Tripvia Tours app (look for the logo with the multi-coloured letters). If you’re reading this on your phone, tap on this link www.onelink.to/tripvia.
2. Open the app and find the tour you booked
3. Enter tour code MILE99.
4. Tap ‘download tour’ ***It is very important to ensure you have a good Wi-Fi or mobile data connection for the download process.
5. Follow the tutorial before leaving for your tour to learn how the app works.
6. Enjoy your tour!
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