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Things to Do at Caribou Crossing

Wildlife Museum

Wildlife Museum at Carcross, Yukon In a land where giant wild beasts still reign, this is your only chance to get up close and personal without serious danger of becoming part of the food chain.

Take a humbling stroll among the creatures of Yukon's past and present that include Steppe Bison, record Polar Bear, monster Moose and Wooly Mammoth.

Bring your camera!

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Admissions include Wildlife Gallery and Outside Yukon Displays (and puppy petting).

  • Adults $7.50
  • Child $5.50
  • Family and Group Rates Available Taxes Applicable

Gold Panning

Gold Panning at Carcross, Yukon Follow the instructions of our resident sourdough and you are sure to strike it rich.

The gold bearing gravel you will pan is trucked from an active mine in Yukon. Colours and nuggets are plentiful and your lode will be packaged for you to display.

Caution: No protection against gold fever in place.

For more photos of the Gold Panning, click on the photo.

Admissions include Wildlife Gallery and Outside Yukon Displays (and puppy petting) and Gold Panning.

  • Adults $18.50
  • Child $16.50
  • Goldpanning not available on Sundays.
  • Taxes Applicable

Dog Cart Rides

Husky Dog cart Rides at Carcross, Yukon Hang onto your hat, these dogs are the real thing. Rested from the long frozen trails of winter, these veterans of the Yukon Quest are eager to show you the strength and stamina it takes to cover up to 150 miles of wilderness in one day.

Competent and experienced mushers guide the teams and are available to explain dog team travel and history.

At the mushers camp get set to meet the puppies - the next generation.

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Admissions include Wildlife Gallery and Outside Yukon Displays (and puppy cuddling) and 15 minute dogride experience.

  • Adults $37.50
  • Child $35.50
  • 30 minute package which includes a longer ride and talk with musher also available by reservation.
  • Taxes Applicable

Iditarod Mushing 101

Experience the Iditarod and Yukon Quest with none of the discomfort!!!!

  • See a professional slide show from the Iditarod trail.
  • Learn about life as a professional musher.
  • See the sleds and equipment used first hand.
  • Hear some of the tales from the trail.
  • Find out how we deal with extreme weather in the North.
  • Meet some of our canine athletes and cuddle some cute puppies.
  • See a sled dog team demonstration.

Included in the package is a visit to the world renowned Caribou Crossing Wildlife Museum where you can see amazing displays of animals from past and present that include Steppe Bison, Polar Bear and Woolly Mammoth to name a few.

  • Adults $37.50
  • Child $35.50

    Package is approximately 30 minutes long

Husky Hikes

Hike with dog mushers and some of their friendly pack dogs at Caribou Crossing. Come and experience this unique North Country first hand. Hike through the world’s smallest desert which is the home to a wide variety of plants.
  • Learn about some of the more than 70 species of plants found in the Carcross Desert.
  • Hear about history of the area and the role of the pack dog in the North.
  • Experience the musher’s bond with their dogs and listen to the tales from the trail.
  • Enjoy a packed lunch while experiencing the breath taking scenery.

Included In The Package

  • Admission to the Wildlife Museum, which features an amazing display of animals from past and present including Steppe Bison, a record Polar Bear and a Woolly Mammoth. Don’t forget to bring your camera!
  • Admission to the mushing camp. Meet mushers and sled dogs that have run the 1000 mile Yukon Quest and Iditarod.
  • Cuddle a young sled dog puppy.

Tour length approximately 1.5 hours

Mini Golf

Mini Golf at Carcross, Yukon This 9 hole course is definately themed to the north, both on the green and around it.

Husky puppies will be a distraction on hole #1, and free ranging rabbits and ponies will check your progress throughout.

Keep a keen eye out for Ravens, Yukon's largest song bird - they have been known to steal golf balls.

Admissions include Wildlife Gallery and Outside Yukon Displays (and puppy petting) and Gold Panning.

  • Adults $14.50
  • Child $10.50
  • Taxes Applicable

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Shopping

Gift Shop at Caribou Crossing (Not a good spectator sport!)

Hoping to find that unique and authentic gift or art piece? Consider these, all made at or near Caribou Crossing.

  • Muskox Horn Carvings
  • Hats made from sled dog fur
  • Hand crafted Wooden Bowls
  • Soap Stone Carvings
  • Open fired pottery of Yukon Clay
  • Masks of Northern Characters
  • Handcrafted leather slippers and mitts
  • Hand made silver jewellry

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Eating Experiences

Getting Ready to Enjoy the Barbecue Chicken Lunch Food For All Needs

There's nothing like a homemade barbecue lunch to get through the day. Check out the Barbecue and Cafe pages to see the great things in store for you.

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