Owner, Head Instructor
Trevor arrived in the Yukon at age 10 and has always had a connection to water. He has paddled extensively throughout the Yukon logging more than 40,000 km of wilderness journeys either on guided or personal trips.
Trevor holds the following certifications from Paddle Canada and American Canoe Association Including – Lakewater Instructor Trainer, Advanced Moving Water Instructor Trainer, Canoe Tripping Level 2 Instructor. Swift Water Rescue Instructor, Wilderness First Responder Training.
Trevor thrives on helping others to connect with the water, feeling safe and confident. He has a laid back style and is very adaptable to your learning style and level. My calling in life is sharing my passion of paddling with others.
Trevor grew up in Faro, Yukon and could have been born in a boat. He got hooked on canoes at a young age and been addicted ever since. In high school a teacher introduced him to the Lapie River and he has become the expert on the Lapie.
Trevor has paddled in many areas of the world including: Yukon, BC,Alberta, Ontario, Alaska, Tennessee, North Carolina, Mexico, Costa Rica, Argentina, Chile, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Botswana and very keen to add more destinations to the list.
He has 2 children Pelly and Nora who also share his love of paddling and the outdoors and you may find them assisting or teaching on a course. His wife Jane Wightman is integral part of Yukan Canoe.