ARTEMIS YUKON

Adventure, Wilderness, Community, Discovery

The Yukon’s narrative has long held stories of resilience, discovery, adventure, and wild beauty. It is now time for Artemis to enter this magnificent landscape, time to create our own stories, and to write our own tales of adventure and discovery. Time for women of every age, background, identity, shape, and lived experience to embrace the Yukon.  

This Artemis expedition is designed to be as inclusive and welcoming as possible, celebrating the full diversity of women who feel called to the river. This is an opportunity for you to take a chance on yourself, to push your own comfort zone, to laugh with old friends, meet new ones, and to spend time in the great wilderness. Whether you’ve never held a paddle or you’re a seasoned pro, this expedition is designed for all experience levels.

If you’ve been craving adventure, deeper connection, and the chance to learn new skills alongside supportive, like-minded women… this is your moment.

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Itinerary, Packing List & FAQ

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Date: August 02 -11, 2026 (10 days)
Ages: 16+ years (15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult)
Group Requirement: Minimum 8 participants to run the course; a maximum of 12
Facilitators: Bella Vedova, Eva Sarango
Locations: Whitehorse • Yukon River • Carmacks • Dawson City

PRICE (CAD): $2799.00 + GST ($150 off per person you refer!)
Non-refundable Deposit: $300.00 CAD + GST

Includes:
– Course instruction and guiding
– Canoes, safety equipment, and group camping gear + all meals.
– 8 days of guided paddling on the Yukon River
– Land transportation shuttle (to and from Whitehorse)
– Coordination support pre- and post-course

Does not include:  Flight to Yukon, hotel stays in Whitehorse and Dawson City, and anything not mentioned above.

More info: office@firesideadventures.ca

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1. Whitehorse, The Wilderness City, where our journey begins (including the airport).

2. Carmacks, where we will launch our canoes after a 2hr shuttle from Whitehorse.

3. Fort Selkirk, a living cultural heritage site and a special place for all who come here. To the Selkirk First Nation people, it is part of their homeland and a place for spiritual and cultural renewal.

4. The mighty confluence of the Yukon River and White River, which flows from its headwaters in majestic Kluane National Park .

5. Dawson City, home of the Klondike Gold Rush… known long ago as “the Paris of the North”. It stands now very much as it did in 1898, remaining a major cultural and historical hub.

THE ARTEMIS EXPERIENCE

Artemis Yukon is built around four pillars: Adventure, Growth, Service, and Learning.
Together, these create a safe and intentional space where women can:

• Stretch their comfort zones at a pace that feels right

• Build outdoor skills with excellent female guides

• Deepen personal identity and inner resilience

• Cultivate supportive relationships with a diverse group of women

• Reconnect with the healing rhythms of nature

• Experience joy, laughter, and adventure without pressure or performance

No previous outdoor experience is required, just a willingness to engage in new experiences and strive to be the best version of yourself.

• A fully guided multi-day canoe expedition led by experienced female guides

• Wilderness leadership and outdoor skills training

• Flexible daily plans based on the group’s collective comfort and fitness

• Gourmet backcountry meals (yes—truly gourmet!)

• Evenings under open skies on untouched river islands

• Opportunities to witness the northern lights and long northern sunsets

• Instruction in camping, canoeing, navigation, risk management, and more

• Time to unplug from phones, work, and daily pressures

• A supportive environment anchored in inclusivity, consent, and respect

WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR

Artemis welcomes women ages 18+, from every lived experience and identity.
This program is intentionally inclusive of:

• Women of all races, bodies, orientations, and gender expressions

• Women who are new to the outdoors

• Women rebuilding confidence or navigating life transitions

• Women seeking connection, mentorship, and community

• Women ready for an adventure that feels both grounding and liberating

This is your space. Your pace. Your story.

SPOTS ARE LIMITED

Our Artemis programs fill quickly by design—we protect group size to maintain quality, safety, and connection. A $300 deposit and completed registration form secure your spot.

JD and the gals on expedition in 2018

Why the Yukon?

The Yukon River is one of the most iconic waterways on the planet—vast, powerful, and steeped in cultural history. Its long days, sweeping skies, and quiet corners offer something few places can: room to breathe, reset, and reclaim your story.

The Yukon extends an invitation to women, encouraging them to access their strength in ways that are both challenging and deeply supportive, leading to grounding rather than burnout. This natural setting acts as a powerful guide, instilling curiosity, humility, self-trust, and a powerful sense of belonging to the untamed world.

Artemis: Women in Leadership is Fireside’s commitment to creating bold, meaningful, women-centred outdoor experiences. Inspired by Artemis—the Greek goddess of the wilderness—these programs help women return to their wild, intuitive, resilient selves.

Every Artemis experience is built on:

• Excellent instruction and mentorship

• Access to beautiful and remote wilderness areas

• Space for personal reflection and collective growth

• An inclusive culture where every woman belongs

• Skill-building that encourages confidence and lifelong learning

This is where women rise together, reclaim the outdoors, and write the next story.

This is a video that Barnsy took while on expedition on the Yukon River in 2021!

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