Fort Selkirk day tour

Tour Description

 Our five-hour day tour from Minto Landing to historic Fort Selkirk by a canopy-covered river boat offers a unique opportunity to learn about the rich culture of the Hucha Hudan (Northern Tutchone) Indigenous people and hear stories about the establishment of the site as a Hudson Bay Company trading post in 1848. On the one-hour-long river boat ride to Fort Selkirk, you may see a variety of wildlife along the banks of the Yukon River, and upon reaching the location, you will be expertly guided through the restored buildings of Fort Selkirk learning about the history of this important fur trading site. It will be a relaxing, informative, and culturally enriching adventure that you will not forget. 

 Start Location: Minto Landing                      End Location: Minto Landing 

Top Highlights 

 ·   1-hour boat ride with the opportunity to spot Dall sheep, moose, bald eagles, and other wildlife 

·   Visit historic Fort Selkirk for a comprehensive walking tour for a couple of hours 

·   Listen to the stories and history of the Tutchone First Nation people

·   A hearty lunch and beverage for an hour

·  A relaxing boat ride back to Minto, and a great time to ask questions about your experience! Altogether, five hours of an authentic experience.

Book Your Day Tour

Prices include GST. Up to 10 guests in a boat, minimum number to operate tour is 4.

Welcome To Minto

Welcome to Minto, a historic abandoned village. Follow the signs along the Klondike Highway to Minto Landing, where your Tutchone Tours guide will meet you at the river. After a comprehensive safety briefing, you can relax and enjoy the boat ride, while seeking out wildlife on your one-hour journey to Fort Selkirk. 

Once you arrive in the area in your own vehicle, look for signs along the Klondike Highway to Minto Landing and that will direct you to the Yukon River. The Tutchone Tours guide will meet you at the river with their boat and then guide you to Fort Selkirk further downstream. 

 Upon arrival at the Fort, your guide will take you on a journey into the past, sharing the amazing stories of the Tutchone People and historic Fort Selkirk. View artifacts and the incredibly well-kept buildings that makes up the Fort historic site.  

You will enjoy a hearty lunch and beverage following this informative and inspiring walking tour. 

 Following lunch, enjoy a relaxing one-hour boat ride back to Minto. This is a great time to ask questions or just sit back and enjoy the fresh air and spectacular scenery. 

What to bring? Dress accordingly as the weather tends to change easily, bring bug spray, sunscreen, and a camera.

What do we provide? Safety gear, first aid, life jackets, covid safety gear, and food, and beverages for lunch.