Canadian Yukon

Step out of your comfort zone and into the Canadian Yukon.

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Wake up to the remote wilderness of the Yukon as you explore the landscape and paddle downstream.

Start your journey to the Canadian Yukon with British Exploring Society today and explore the landscape of the Yukon by foot and canoe.

Witness remnants of the goldrush reclaimed by nature while learning about the habitat of majestic animals like the wolf, moose and bald eagle. Gain new practical skills as you document your experience through creative media projects and take part in scientific fieldwork.

  • Applications Closed for 2023
  • Age 16-25
  • Explorers to fundraise towards the charity
  • 22nd July - 16th August 2023 (3.5 Weeks)
  • UK Training in May/June (Dates tbc)
  • Canadian Yukon
  • Electronic Travel Authorisation required for British passport holders
  • Some vaccinations are needed (further details given nearer the time)

Challenging myself to go on an expedition was the best thing I could have done at this stage in my life.

Izzy - Young Explorer, Canadian Yukon 2022

Led by experts, the expedition has been designed to take you out of your comfort zone in a challenging yet safe environment, with a real focus on the skills and personal development you will gain from the experience. The safety and support of our Explorers is the cornerstone on which we build and develop an expedition from conception through to departure and return.

The vast majority of young people return from our expeditions with a wealth of new-found practical skills, new friends-for-life and a real sense of personal development – all of which can have tangible benefits for the future.

What's Included?

  • An adventurous expedition programme built on 90 years of experience
  • An Induction Weekend and UK Training Expedition to prepare you for your overseas expedition
  • British Exploring Society Expedition Certificate
  • John Muir Explorer Award Certificate
  • Support with your Duke of Edinburgh Award (residential only)
  • Participation in Next Steps reunion and reflection event
  • Lifetime membership of British Exploring Society
  • Support to continue your development journey after expedition

What's Involved?

  • You will have the opportunity to explore the natural world, being mentored and supported by expert leaders, expedition medics, scientists and adventure professionals
  • Work towards a Fundraising Challenge to develop your confidence and gain invaluable skills to help you in adult life and employment
  • Enjoy a diverse programme of scientific study and research and take part in creative media projects to document your expedition.
  • Build your character, resilience, determination and teamworking ability while exploring amazing wilderness
  • The opportunity for DofE participants to complete the residential section of their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
  • Work towards your John Muir Award (Explorer Level) for environmental awareness and conservation.

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It doesn't matter where your starting point is; you'll return with more confidence in your own abilities; greater resilience, determination and courage - and a sense of self-belief that will stay with you for life.

 

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"Challenging myself to go on an expedition was the best thing I could have done at this stage in my life. The expedition, and everything that led up to it, was an incredibly rewarding, and life-affirming experience. I feel incredibly lucky to have spent such an extraordinary three weeks with a truly brilliant group of people, who I hope to stay in contact with and hopefully go on more adventures with in future."

Izzy - Young Explorer, Canadian Yukon 2022

I completely opened myself up in an entirely new and thrilling environment. Not only did I return as a person who had developed a great deal and who had in many ways matured, I did so with many new friends at my side.

Gus - Young Explorer, Canadian Yukon 2019

“My life goals became a lot clearer and I understand myself a lot more now. I know that in the future wherever I go and whatever I am doing this experience will still be holding a positive influence on my mindset. At the start of this expedition I was in the middle of nowhere with a large group of strangers, at the end I was in an amazing place with friends I now have for life.”

Ilayda - Young Explorer, Canadian Yukon 2019