ALL-INCLUSIVE FLY & DRIVE from VANCOUVER, CALAGRY or EDMOMTON
Frances Lake Wilderness Lodge is situated in the southeast corner of the Yukon Territory on the peaceful shores of Frances Lake, amongst a breathtaking wilderness in the northern foothills of the Canadian Rocky’s. With European style hospitality the lodge offers a true respite from traffic, computers, headlines, and other stresses of every-day’s life. Access by boat or float plane only. Take a break and stay a few days to discover the unexpected. The wide variety of day adventures include paddling, boating, fishing, interpretive nature walks, historic explorations, and in fall you may catch the first northern lights of the season.
8-day self-drive itinerary:
Day 1: From Edmonton, Calgary or Vancouver you take Air North – Yukon’s friendly Airline – to Whitehorse. Upon arrival, you will pick up your rental car. We have you booked in a nice hotel in the city.
Day 2: After an early breakfast you drive east out of Whitehorse along the famous Alaska Highway towards Watson Lake (450km). Here you may visit the famous sign post forest before you continue your journey along the Campbell Highway northwards. It’s a well maintained gravel road which leads you after 170km to Frances Lake. You will leave your car at the boat ramp where we will pick you up by boat and bring you to our Wilderness Lodge and your private lake shore log cabin.
Day 3 to 6: The days at Frances Lake offer you a wide variety of adventures at no extra cost!
You may enjoy them at your own leisure or join some of our offered activities:
- Guided excursions by boat to the abandoned trading post of the famous Hudson’s Bay Company, old trapper cabins and scenic bays, ponds and rivers.
- Canoeing, kayaking, fishing, wildlife watching.
- Interpretive nature walks.
- Short hiking trails have been established near the lodge and marked for your convenience.
- An open air rest area with a fire place invites you to take in the magnificent view while you relax.
- Our full-time cook prepares excellent meals with locally grown salads and fresh baking goods.
- Showers and lake front wood heated sauna.
- And remember that this unique wilderness lodge caters to only a few guests at a time, offering an experience you will never forget!
Day 7: The boat will bring you back to your car. For your drive back you can either choose the route you already know or continue the Campbell highway to the northwest and return via Carmacks to Whitehorse. You will overnight in your Whitehorse hotel.
Day 8: Enjoy again the friendly service on Air North’s flight home.
Booking information:
Driver must be at least 21 years of age and carry a valid driver’s licence.
This package is offered from mid June to late September.
It is available daily from Vancouver or Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun from Edmonton and Calgary.
It is possible to delay your return flight and continue discovering the Yukon by yourself.
All bookings must be done two weeks in advance to our email: info@franceslake.ca.
Rate: $2490 CAD + GST per person (based on double occupancy)
Terms of Participation
Rate includes:
- Return flights with Air North from Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver to Whitehorse
- Rental car from Whitehorse, full size, including 250 km per day
- Two nights ***Hotel in Whitehorse
- Five nights at Frances Lake Wilderness Lodge with accommodation in private cozy lake shore log cabin
- Transportation by boat from Frances Lake boat ramp to the lodge and return
- All meals during stay at the lodge
- Comfortable living room with library
- Use of wood heated sauna - cool off in the lake, shower in separate log building
- Unlimited use of canoes and kayaks with complete equipment and instruction
- Daily excursions with licensed wilderness guide:
boating, hiking, photography, sightseeing, angling, canoeing and kayaking
Not included:
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (the lodge is licensed and has a selection in stock)
- Angling licence (can be purchased at lodge)
- Meals in Whitehorse and en route
- Optional collision, windshield and tire coverage for your rental car
- Fee for additional driver (if applicable)
- Personal insurance (trip cancellation, medical insurance): We strongly recommend to arrange for sufficient coverage before the start of your trip.
6-day fly-in option:
For travelers with limited time there is also a 6-day fly-in option available (3 nights at the lodge). Instead of driving your rental car, transport between Whitehorse and Frances Lake will be by floatplane (1.45 h scenic flight). This gives you the most possible time at our lodge.
Rate: $3430 CAD + GST per person (based on double occupancy)