Testimonials

A big thank you to Yukan Canoe and all its team for making such great courses happening! I did the Intro in moving waters this weekend and I really enjoyed it. I loved the flow of the course, the opportunities to get familiar with moving waters in a boat and in the water, and the great guidance from a very skilled instructor. It was just such an awesome experience. Since then, I feel like I am surfing on this wave we missed. I am so grateful. Thank you Yukan Canoe and thank Natalie for your touch, making it fun and easing the challenge through your support and guidance. We did it!

Stephanie

Stephanie

Yukan Canoe Student

I just wanted to say how wonderful of an experience we had last weekend doing the intro course. The teaching by Nesha was on point - the explanations were always super clear and helpful. I felt 100% safe at all times, even at the jaws! Not only have I learned a whole lot, but I had a blast on the water at the different locations. I will definitely recommend Yukan canoe to others!

Anna

Anna

I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed my course this past weekend. Lauren is an amazing instructor - she was very clear and skilled in her instruction, patient, kind, and fun. I applaud you for being able to carry on the courses in the midst of Covid and appreciate all the extra effort and work this must be for you and all your staff. Thank you!

Sarah

Sarah

Hi Trevor! Ron and I really enjoyed the paddling course last night. You are a wonderful teacher and we came away with more confidence and ready to canoe with the wind. Thanks again.

Ron and Paulette

Ron and Paulette

Students

I just wanted to say how incredibly rewarding an experience it was to do the intro to moving water course with your company. Nesha (and Mave) were absolutely incredible. I can't say enough about how enjoyable it was and knowledgeable your guides were. It was a perfect course, perfect progression, and perfection execution. I have absolutely no constructive critique, because there was nothing I would change. I would highly recommend it and so pleased we did it!

Dennis Zimmermann and Family

Dennis Zimmermann and Family

Please send my thanks to Haley and Trevor for the recent solo canoe course. What a great training company----I loved the instruction/support as well as the layout and scaffolding of skills throughout the sessions. I've taken other paddle course before (other companies in YT) and they don't compare to the quality of this training. Honestly!!! I was super impressed...and I did the jaws! yeahhhhhh! I don't think I would have felt comfortable doing that if the course hadn't been so thorough. It completely built my confidence on the water, especially knowing that I have major anxiety! That's saying something.... 🙂

Erica Bourdon

Erica Bourdon

MA TESOL, BEd AdEd, BA

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Jill Delaney
Jill Delaney
02:31 31 May 21
I took my first course with Trevor and Yukan Canoe back in 2014, and have continued to build my competence and... confidence by taking more courses over the years.I have done two courses with Yukan Canoe this year and have really enjoyed both of them. I took Intro to Solo Playboating, and appreciated Julia's instruction, encouragement and useful feedback. The course was fun, responded to our needs as learners, and all of the participants of the course seemed to leave feeling more confident in their abilities. I look forward to practicing my skills and taking the Intermediate Solo Playboating course next year.This past weekend, I participated in a Swift Water Rescue course taught by Trevor and Lauren. The instruction was excellent, with lots of opportunities for practice and fun. A highlight for me from the course was participating in swimming drills, and refreshing my knowledge of rope work.Thanks to Trevor and his team of instructors for helping me build the knowledge and skills I need to get out and safely enjoy the beautiful rivers that flow throughout the Yukon.read more
Carrie Dinn
Carrie Dinn
03:00 26 May 21
Excellent instruction from Trevor and Maeve. We joined in with a couple other families (10 of us in total), was the... perfect group size for learning and bonding with our kids.read more
Evelyn Pollock
Evelyn Pollock
18:16 04 May 21
Lapie Extravaganza was a fabulous experience! Super fun, learned a ton. Trevor and his team are incredibly skilled and... knowledgeable instructors, passionate about paddling and the outdoors. Set in beautiful Kaska Dena Territory, this course advanced our skills in a safe and supportive setting. Highly recommend!read more
Rhonda Wildeman
Rhonda Wildeman
03:30 30 Apr 21
I took the Level 1 Moving Water Canoe course with Trevor in May 2020. It was my first time being in a canoe in a... loooonnng time. I loved the course! Trevor was a fabulous instructor providing a good balance of support, encouragement and challenge. Yukan Canoe also did a great job to ensure COVID safety protocols were in place and followed. Highly recommend.read more
charlotte hedlund
charlotte hedlund
17:45 17 Apr 21
I’ve know Trevor for 30 yrs. He will definitely make sure your time on and off the water is awesome. His passion for... the outdoors is infectious and pure. I’m looking forward to the next time I get to paddle with my dear friend.read more
Mary Binsted
Mary Binsted
01:11 16 Apr 21
Hooked on Yukan Canoe! I take a different course every year and each time the instruction has been excellent, an... achievable challenge with a sincere focus on safety. Se you on the water soon!read more
Nora Vincent-Braun
Nora Vincent-Braun
20:35 14 Feb 21
lots of friendly, knowledgable staff 🙂
Ashley Beggs
Ashley Beggs
10:50 11 Feb 21
Excellent courses! A great introduction to the sport or preparation for a river trip. Every paddler should take Yukan... Canoe's Lapie course!read more
Aislinn McManus
Aislinn McManus
00:46 11 Feb 21
Fun learning environment to learn the skills to get out on the water or brush up on technique and safety before a... trip!:)read more
Karen Routledge
Karen Routledge
04:32 21 Aug 20
I took the Level 1 canoe course here in June 2020. It is a fantastic course. You don't need canoeing experience to take... it, but most people in my group had some, and the course is also a great refresher for anyone who wants to practice steering, eddy turns, front ferries, and basic self-rescue. It starts on a small lake (Ear Lake), and the last day is on the Takhini River (including the Rock Garden and Jaws). Haley taught my group and she was one of the best instructors I have ever had for an outdoor course. She was kind, knowledgeable, calm, and fun. I highly recommend this course!read more
Claire Rosalynde
Claire Rosalynde
20:02 22 Jul 20
Two canoe course that were great.
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