Miles Canyon Self-Guided Audio Nature Walking Tour

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About this activity

Explore Whitehorse’s Miles Canyon on a self-guided audio nature tour that plays through your smartphone.

Across 19 GPS-triggered stops on the 4.5-kilometre Lower Canyon City Trail, discover the Yukon River, Miles Canyon’s basalt geology, local plants and wildlife, First Nations connections, Gold Rush travel, sternwheelers and the remains of historic Canyon City. Look out for the Robert Lowe Suspension Bridge and views toward Grey Mountain.

Audio plays automatically near each point of interest, while the live map shows your location and route. Download the tour over Wi-Fi before you begin, then hike without using mobile data.

Allow about two hours, or take longer for riverside breaks and photos. The route returns to the Miles Canyon area and includes uneven ground, roots and moderately steep sections.

There is no group, fixed departure time or in-person guide. Choose suitable daylight and weather conditions, check current trail notices, and explore at your own pace.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Tripvia Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Pause and resume the tour at your own pace
Included: Flexible access—tour on the date and time you choose
Included: Customer support by phone and email
Included: Automatic audio playback at each point of interest
Included: Self-guided English audio tour through the Tripvia Tours app
Included: GPS-enabled route map showing your location
Included: Offline use after downloading the tour over Wi-Fi

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and earbuds or headphones
Not included: Transportation to and from Miles Canyon
Not included: In-person tour guide
Not included: Food, drinks, and personal purchases
Not included: Trail equipment and emergency supplies

Itinerary

Miles Canyon

5 min

Set out along the Lower Canyon City Trail, where brilliant water, dark cliffs and Yukon history meet.
Stop 2

5 min

Spot vivid fireweed brightening the trail and discover why this hardy bloom thrives across the Yukon.
Stop 3

5 min

Pause at the historic Robert Lowe Suspension Bridge, spanning the canyon's narrowest point.
Stop 4

5 min

Look down on the mighty Yukon River and hear how this vast waterway shaped life in the North.
Stop 5

5 min

Watch the calmer water for aquatic birds and other wildlife drawn to this sheltered stretch of canyon.
Stop 6

5 min

Search for gnawed trunks and other signs that beavers have been busy near the trail.
Stop 7

5 min

Listen for local birds and learn which species make this wild riverside habitat their home.
Stop 8

5 min

Notice the hardy Yukon trees lining the trail and how they survive the northern climate.
Stop 9

5 min

Take in views toward Grey Mountain, a defining landmark on Whitehorse's eastern skyline.
Stop 10

5 min

Step into Canyon City, once a bustling stopping place during the Klondike Gold Rush.
Stop 11

5 min

Explore the remaining traces of Canyon City and imagine the settlement at its turn-of-the-century peak.
Stop 12

5 min

Learn about the enduring connections of the Ta'an Kwäch'än and Kwanlin Dün First Nations to this land.
Stop 13

5 min

Discover how the Klondike Gold Rush transformed the Yukon—and what happened when the rush faded.
Stop 14

5 min

Picture sternwheelers carrying passengers and supplies along the Yukon River before roads reached the North.
Stop 15

5 min

Hear stories of Jack London and other famous figures drawn north by the promise of Klondike gold.
Stop 16

5 min

Discover the colourful wildflowers and resilient plants that flourish along the canyon trail.
Stop 17

5 min

Examine the canyon's dark basalt walls, formed by ancient lava and carved by powerful water.
Stop 18

5 min

Hear how boating on the Yukon River evolved from essential transportation to modern recreation.
Stop 19

5 min

Look overhead and discover why Miles Canyon lies beneath an active route for planes and floatplanes.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The tour starts and ends at the Miles Canyon parking lot on Miles Canyon Road.

End point

The tour starts and ends at the Miles Canyon parking lot on Miles Canyon Road.

Using your ticket

Thanks for booking the Miles Canyon: a Smartphone Audio Nature Tour!!

**HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE TRIPVIA TOURS APP & GET STARTED **

From your mobile device, follow this link to get started: www.tripvia.tours/get-app

*Please check your confirmation email for more detailed instructions.

For assistance ⇒ www.tripvia.tours/chat

Important - Make sure you have a strong Wi‑Fi or mobile data connection while the tour downloads.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Download the Tripvia Tours app and the tour over Wi-Fi before you arrive.
Bring a fully charged smartphone; enable location services.
This is a self-guided experience; no tour guide meets you at the starting point.
The 19-stop, 4.5-kilometre route takes about two hours and returns to the Miles Canyon area.
Expect uneven ground, exposed roots and moderately steep sections; wear sturdy footwear.
Use the route in suitable snow-free, daylight conditions and check current trail and weather notices before starting.
Carry water and essential trail supplies; facilities and mobile reception may be limited along the route.