Wheatonriver Wilderness Retreat

Paddling straight to the cabin door is possible here: the Upper Wheaton River runs past the property, and canoeists can put in upriver and land at the retreat itself. Set near Whitehorse in Yukon's Mount Lorne area, the property holds four separate accommodations - a timberframe River Cabin, a two-storey Log Cabin, a Guest Room, and the smaller Eagle's Nest, each with a propane stove, wood heat, and river or mountain views through the front windows. The River Cabin sleeps up to four, with a main-floor bedroom and a loft futon; the Log Cabin, built with two upstairs bedrooms, suits the same number. A riverside log sauna sits on the bank, its deck facing the coastal mountains, and guests staying more than one night can use it at no extra charge. Annie Lake lies a five-minute drive off, good for flatwater paddling, while the surrounding valley draws hikers, cyclists, and wildlife-watchers tracking Dall sheep, moose, and bald eagles. Winters bring snowshoeing, skiing, and clear views of the northern lights overhead. Bookings are made online, cabin by cabin, with dates confirmed directly by the family.