Logistics
Our base of operations for flying is out of Finlayson Lake on the Robert Campbell Highway, 150 road miles north of Watson Lake, Yukon Territory. There are a number of ways to get to Finlayson Lake. You can drive your own vehicle to our base, rent a car in Whitehorse and drive there, get a shuttle to move you to Finlayson or catch the shuttle to Watson Lake and we will pick you up..
At Finlayson Lake we have float docks, plus a secure parking area to leave your vehicle while on your adventure. We do not live or park our aircraft at Finlayson Lake, we stay 15 air miles to the east at McEvoy Lake (Inconnu Lodge). We do however have a cabin at Finlayson that you are welcome to overnight in. It will accommodate 6 - 8 persons.
Flying to our Base:
For those wishing to fly into our base of operations directly from Whitehorse or elsewhere, we have a very good 3000 foot runway at Inconnu Lodge. Many times clients will arrange a charter with us to fly directly into the Lodge, then onto their final destination.
Renting a car:
Driving your own vehicle to the Yukon:
No matter which route you take to get to our Finlayson Lake base, it can be driven with pretty much any type of car. Tire repair stations can be a distance apart, so bring good tires and leave the doughnut spare at home.
The turn off to our Finlayson base on the Robert Campbell highway is well marked. It is right at the bottom of a large hill on the south end of Finlayson Lake.
Catch a shuttle Whitehorse to Watson Lake & return
We do many trips into Watson Lake from our Finlayson float base for food, fuels and other supplies, so if you wish to catch the shuttle bus from Whitehorse to Watson Lake and return, just book it and let us know what day you will arrive. There will be no charge to pick you up and move you to our Finlayson Lake base or back to Watson Lake.
To book a seat on their shuttle talk with Watson Lake Shuttle and Freight Ltd. Their phone is 867-689-0540, their email is wlsfservice@gmail.com. Check them out on Facebook.
The cost of the shuttle is $ 156.45 per person Whitehorse - Watson Lake and the same going back.
They allow you two large bags of any weight plus one carry on bag.
They operate Monday, Wednesday and Friday. They depart from the Yukon Inn in Whitehorse at 4:00 PM and depart Watson Lake at 7:00 am. It is a five hour drive.
We will pick you up off the shuttle and move you to Finlayon Lake the evening you arrive. You would overnight in our cabin and fly the next morning.
On your return to Whitehorse the shuttle departs Tags in Watson Lake at 7:00 am, so we will move you back to Watson the afternoon before.
If you are going to use their shuttle services, make sure you let us know the date.
Hotels in Whitehorse:
Air North, Yukon’s Airline.
Air North is a local airline that has serviced the Yukon for over 30 years. They operate Boeing 737’s on their scheduled flights into the Yukon from Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton. This airline has been a great supporter of Inconnu Lodge since its inception in 1987 and our previous resort Kluane Wilderness Lodge since 1978. They offer the best rates coming and going to the Yukon. In booking your flights to this northern adventure, we ask our clients to please patronize Air North. You will enjoy their experience.
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Whitehorse Yukon Vehicle Rentals
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