Old Crow Cultural Immersion
3-DAY/2-NIGHT WINTER CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Explores the land and culture of the Vuntut Gwitchin territory with the loving Josie family, residents and true ambassadors and caretakers of the land, their family, and culture while enjoying the best winter adventures. You will be re-telling stories of this trip for years to come.
Want to use this trip as a starting point, or customize your own? Just reach out.
Package Highlights
Enjoy a night of storytelling while watching the dancing Northern Lights
Take a dog sledding tour on the Porcupine River
Learn to Ice fish with the local elders
This package is perfect for travellers who would like to experience Yukon’s winter wonderland while learning from our First Nations way of living. Great for independent travellers and adventurers!
Yukon’s fly-only community
Photo Credit Josie’s Old Crow Adventures
Aurora above Old Crow
Photo Credit Josie’s Old Crow Adventures
Dogsledding on Porcupine River
Photo Credit Josie’s Old Crow Adventures
Your Host
Paul Josie is a member of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation in Old Crow. He is grandson to Edith Josie, author of the famous column, “Here are the News”. Raised in Old Crow, Paul has always had a special connection to the land. He grew up running sled dogs and helping with his family’s dog team. In 2017 Paul married his wife, Bree and in 2018 their daughter, Tl’yah Tr’an was born. This is a family-owned and operated indigenous tourism business and they are so excited to take you out on the land and teach you about our culture and our community.
The Community
Old Crow is the most northerly community in the Yukon Territory. Situated on the banks of the Porcupine River, near to the spectacular Vuntut National Park, Old Crow is home to the self-governing Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation and the only Yukon community that cannot be accessed by road.
Example Itinerary
Day One - Take your flight into Old Crow and check into your accommodation before taking a skidoo tour of the town before a guided tour of John Tizya Centre.
After dinner at your accommodation you will get back on the skiddos and up Crow mountain for a night of storytelling under the Northern Lights.
Day Two - Dogsled up the Porcupine River. Watch the dog teams be hitched up and take a trip up the river to Tl’oo Kut, a sacred and traditional meeting ground.
After lunch, visit the Old Crow Ski Chalet. Ski or Snowshoe around the trails followed by tea and storytelling in the chalet.
In the evening you will enjoy Ice Fishing with local Elders. Sit with Elders and enjoy traditional ice fishing and learn how to “sing for the fish”.
Day Three - Take your flight back to Whitehorse after breakfast at your accommodation.
Summer packages are available from May to October
For a detailed itinerary, or to customize this package with the support of our expert travel team, contact us.
Winter 2024-2025 dates coming soon!
Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
All prices include GST.
Package Includes
Roundtrip Airfare From/to Old Crow on Air North Yukon’s Airline
Airport Transfers From/To Old Crow Airport – Old Crow Accommodations
2 Nights Accommodation – Old Crow
Town and Mountain Tour via Skidoo
Guided John Tizya Centre Tour
Northern Lights Excursion
Dogsled Tour
Tl’oo Kut Tour
Guided ski or snowshoe tour (skis/snowshoes provided)
Ice Fishing with Elders Excursion
2 Dinners, 2 Breakfasts & 1 Lunch Provided during your stay in Old Crow
Not Include
Airfare to and from Whitehorse
Other tours and activities not specified on the itinerary
Meals not specified on the itinerary
Personal extras
Gratuities
Travel Insurance
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