Our wilderness cabins are nicely located on a peninsula at secluded Dalayee Lake, nestled in the rolling hills of southern Yukon. This crystal clear lake lies at an elevation of about 970 meters / 3180 feet and is surrounded by mountains peaking up to 1450 meters / 4700 feet. The lake borders the proposed Agay Mene Natural Environment Park, which protects the region from further development. Accessible by floatplane or overland trail, the rustic log cabins offer a true respite from the stresses of modern-day life. This is an awesome place to explore and relax in the solitude of an unparalleled natural setting. Since nobody else is around you may quickly feel like this is your lake only!
There are two log cabins available. The GRIZZLY is 40 years old. With its rough log work and crooked floor boards it gives you that distinct trapper style feel. On the main floor you’ll find a table with chairs and a small kitchenette. Above is a loft with two queen size futon beds. The LYNX is a newer log cabin that has two full stories. The kitchen is a bit better equipped and the top floor has one queen size bed, a bunk bed, an additional sofa and also boasts a veranda. Recently finished, a cozy wood fired SAUNA is ready to warm you up.
Summer season is from June to early October
Also available in Winter: please follow this link
2010 Rates per cabin:
Minimum stay is 3 nights
7 days / 6 nights for 1 or 2 guests $850.00 + 5% GST / any additional guest + $120.00
5 days / 4 nights for 1 or 2 guests $620.00 + 5% GST / any additional guest + $90.00
Included:
Cabin rental, Sauna, firewood and propane, kitchenette with utensils and dishes (bring your own food). You will also like the new outdoor fireplace and the propane BBQ. Two canoes with life vests and paddles are included with the rental. Water is hauled from the pristine lake which is part of the simple lifestyle this place has to offer. A clean outhouse is just a few steps away. Although there is room for up to 8 guests in our two cabins, we will generally rent to only one party at a time. This ensures that guests get the unspoiled wilderness experience they are looking for.
Explore the area:
Dalayee Lake lies in the boreal forest. Stroll through typical white spruce, pine and alpine fir forest or climb onto the surrounding plateaus. Look for signs of passing moose, lynx and snowshoe hare. Enjoy the sight of the plentiful waterfowl and listen to the whiskey-jacks and chickadees. Paddle out on the turquoise water of the lake and, in fall, marvel at the changing colors of the birches, aspen and willows. Gaze at the stars and, with a bit of luck, you may watch the amazing northern lights dancing across the sky.
Location and summer access:
Dalayee Lake lies - as the crow flies - 85 km / 55 miles southeast of Whitehorse. Flying in by floatplane gives you a great birds-eye view of the region and is a choice you will not regret. On the road it is 110km / 70 miles to the trail head near Squanga Lake. From there you can hike the 9 km / 5.5 miles to the cabins. The trail follows a gentle slope through boreal forests. Elevation gain is approximately 200 meters / 650 feet.
Rates for transportation:
Road transfer to the trail head for up to 4 guests is $220.00 + GST, one-way.
Float plane from Whitehorse is available from $480.00 + GST, one-way
Add-on rentals:
Satellite phone $170.00 per week + air time at $3.00 per minute
Bear Spray $15.00 per week
Angling gear $70.00 per set per week
Angling licenses are available in Whitehorse and must be obtained before traveling
Spoil yourself
Should you prefer to have a knowledgeable guide and cook for the duration of your stay, we will happily provide this service for an additional fee. Please inquire at time of booking.
For armchair travelers
Pure Yukon tales and poems
Robert Service, a people’s poet, inspired by the Yukon’s roughness:
"The only society I like," he once said, "is that which is rough and tough - and the tougher the better. That's where you get down to bedrock and meet human people." He found that kind of society in the Yukon gold rush, and he immortalized it.
from www.robertwservice.com
The shooting of Dan McCrew
The cremation of Sam McGee
The Men that don’t fit in
Humorous reading
Bill Bryson, A walk in the woods
auch auf deutsch: Picknik mit Bären
First Nation Culture
Velma Wallis
Two Old Women, an Alaska legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival
Zwei alte Frauen, eine Legende von Verrat und Tapferkeit
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