The COVE CABIN-Fox Bay Retreat
Whitehorse, Yukon
- 1Bedrooms
- 1Bathrooms
- 2Guests
- Parking Spots
- 241 m2Building Size
- 2 daysMinimum Stay
FOX BAY RETREAT is situated on the West shore of Lake Laberge just north of the capital City of Whitehorse, Yukon. This 30-mile long lake is part of the legendary Yukon River which flows south to north through the lake.
We offer a number of guided tours throughout the winter months and if a guided trip is not your forte, and set yourself up with a personal experience like no other.
We offer a number of guided tours throughout the winter months and if a guided trip is not your forte, and set yourself up with a personal experience like no other.
- Winterized
- Pets Allowed
- Internet/WiFi
- Accessible
- No Smoking
- Waterfront
Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom
1 Bunk Bed (w/ double on bottom)
Interior
Log cabin suitable for two persons. Fully equipped for housekeeping. Wood stove for heat, propane cook stove and lights. Main room – 11ft X 15ft. Double bed with an upper bunk.
Cabins include a wood or oil stove for heat, all have a propane stove for cooking and there are permanent propane light fixtures. In summer we have the midnight sun but if you’re planning a winter trip, we recommend you bring a LED headlamp and an adequate supply of batteries.
Cabins include a wood or oil stove for heat, all have a propane stove for cooking and there are permanent propane light fixtures. In summer we have the midnight sun but if you’re planning a winter trip, we recommend you bring a LED headlamp and an adequate supply of batteries.
Exterior
Deck – 6ft X 12ft. Outside propane BBQ.
Amenities
All rentals include access to a common bathroom/shower house. We are literally off-the-grid and generate our own electrical power as required. The generators are noisy and to maintain the wilderness atmosphere the use of them is limited to certain hours each day – these hours are posted and dictate the use of the bathroom/shower facility. Drinking water and water for cooking and other such chores is brought in. Cabin also has its own private outhouse.
There is a wood heated sauna available at all times on a first-come, first-used basis.
There is a wood heated sauna available at all times on a first-come, first-used basis.
Location
- Nearest Town: Whitehorse , Yukon
- Lake: Lake Laberge
Activities Nearby
Yukon Aurora Tour – 3 days – fully guided (Three Days – Two Nights – Aurora Tour)
-The trip includes:
– Pick up at your hotel in Whitehorse and transport to Fox Bay Retreat. (about 40m/64k -1 hour) on the North Klondike Highway and a breathtaking 5m/8k ride on a privately maintained road through the bush to the shore of Lake Laberge.
– Private accommodation in the cabin of your choice or a bedroom in our Fox Bay Lodge. (double occupancy and subject to availability).
– All meals during your stay. Day 1 – lunch and dinner. Day 2. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Day 3. Breakfast & lunch.
– Snacks and hot drinks around a nightly bonfire.
– Aurora viewing each evening (weather permitting)
– Transport from Fox Bay Retreat to Whitehorse on the afternoon of day three.
Basic Tour Costs – $1,260.00 per person – (two person minimum)
Choose your own itinerary
Book in advance – 2 persons minimum
– 3 hour – guided snowshoe interpretive hike – $85.00 per person
– 3 hour – guided snow machine trip on Lake Laberge and surrounding trails – $150.00 per person – two up – $250.00 per person -1 up
Can be extended to 5-6 hours at $225.00 per person – two up or $325.00
per person – 1 up per machine. Trail side fire and lunch included.
– Afternoon ice fishing. $135.00 per person. (tent shelter available)
– 1/2 day – dog mushing tour on Lake Laberge – includes trail side fire & lunch $225.00 per person (two person minimum)
No Previous reservation required
– Snowshoes rental $25.00 for the duration of your stay
– Cross-country skiing – rent your own in Whitehorse before coming out.
Midnight Sun Summer Tour – 7 days Fully Guided
-We have put together a seven-day introductory trip for those that want to experience the excitement of the Yukon wilderness without a lengthy immersion into the raw backwoods of the north.
-We provide: Airport service-a City of Whitehorse tour-all road transport required for the duration of your stay-all meals at Fox Bay Retreat-canoes, kayaks and all required camping equipment during the tour including tents and sleeping bag. A list or recommended personal equipment you should bring with you will be sent well ahead of the tour date. Your participation in this tour will require you fill out a personal liability waiver
-The trip includes:
– Pick up at your hotel in Whitehorse and transport to Fox Bay Retreat. (about 40m/64k -1 hour) on the North Klondike Highway and a breathtaking 5m/8k ride on a privately maintained road through the bush to the shore of Lake Laberge.
– Private accommodation in the cabin of your choice or a bedroom in our Fox Bay Lodge. (double occupancy and subject to availability).
– All meals during your stay. Day 1 – lunch and dinner. Day 2. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Day 3. Breakfast & lunch.
– Snacks and hot drinks around a nightly bonfire.
– Aurora viewing each evening (weather permitting)
– Transport from Fox Bay Retreat to Whitehorse on the afternoon of day three.
Basic Tour Costs – $1,260.00 per person – (two person minimum)
Choose your own itinerary
Book in advance – 2 persons minimum
– 3 hour – guided snowshoe interpretive hike – $85.00 per person
– 3 hour – guided snow machine trip on Lake Laberge and surrounding trails – $150.00 per person – two up – $250.00 per person -1 up
Can be extended to 5-6 hours at $225.00 per person – two up or $325.00
per person – 1 up per machine. Trail side fire and lunch included.
– Afternoon ice fishing. $135.00 per person. (tent shelter available)
– 1/2 day – dog mushing tour on Lake Laberge – includes trail side fire & lunch $225.00 per person (two person minimum)
No Previous reservation required
– Snowshoes rental $25.00 for the duration of your stay
– Cross-country skiing – rent your own in Whitehorse before coming out.
Midnight Sun Summer Tour – 7 days Fully Guided
-We have put together a seven-day introductory trip for those that want to experience the excitement of the Yukon wilderness without a lengthy immersion into the raw backwoods of the north.
-We provide: Airport service-a City of Whitehorse tour-all road transport required for the duration of your stay-all meals at Fox Bay Retreat-canoes, kayaks and all required camping equipment during the tour including tents and sleeping bag. A list or recommended personal equipment you should bring with you will be sent well ahead of the tour date. Your participation in this tour will require you fill out a personal liability waiver
Availability
Rates
2 -nights minimum rental (2 persons) $270.00
Additional nights – $95.00 per night
Additional person – Not available.
Weekly rate $620.00
SUMMER SPECIAL
Get out of town for a week at Lake Laberge without the stress of a long drive or flight to get you there. Special rental May 15th to September 15th $450.00 per week. The COVE cabin is not suitable for more than 2 persons. No daily rate available.
Canoes $35.00 per day or portion thereof $210.00 per week.
Kayaks $45.00 per day or portion thereof $270.00 per week
Mountain Bikes $35.00 per day or portion thereof.
Boat or freighter canoe with outboard motor – Contact us for pricing.
ALSO AVAILABLE during your WINTER stay
Snowshoes rental for duration of your stay $25.00 per person
3 hour guided snowshoe hike $100.00 per person (2 minimum)
3 hour guided snow machine excursion $150.00 per person (2 minimum) & 2 persons per machine – 1 person per machine $250.00 per person – 2 person minimum.
Full day (5-6 hours) snow machine trip including trail campfire and lunch – $275.00 per person – 2 person sharing a machine (2 person minimum)
One up per machine – $360.00 per person (2 person minimum
Afternoon Ice fishing $195.00 per person – includes guide, fishing equipment, 1 day Yukon fishing license, snow machine transport to fishing location – tent shelter available.
2 Hour Dog mushing $150.00 per person (4 minimum)
contact us for additional rates
1/2 day Dog mushing – includes trail side fire and lunch $250.00 per person. (2 person minimum)
Additional nights – $95.00 per night
Additional person – Not available.
Weekly rate $620.00
SUMMER SPECIAL
Get out of town for a week at Lake Laberge without the stress of a long drive or flight to get you there. Special rental May 15th to September 15th $450.00 per week. The COVE cabin is not suitable for more than 2 persons. No daily rate available.
Canoes $35.00 per day or portion thereof $210.00 per week.
Kayaks $45.00 per day or portion thereof $270.00 per week
Mountain Bikes $35.00 per day or portion thereof.
Boat or freighter canoe with outboard motor – Contact us for pricing.
ALSO AVAILABLE during your WINTER stay
Snowshoes rental for duration of your stay $25.00 per person
3 hour guided snowshoe hike $100.00 per person (2 minimum)
3 hour guided snow machine excursion $150.00 per person (2 minimum) & 2 persons per machine – 1 person per machine $250.00 per person – 2 person minimum.
Full day (5-6 hours) snow machine trip including trail campfire and lunch – $275.00 per person – 2 person sharing a machine (2 person minimum)
One up per machine – $360.00 per person (2 person minimum
Afternoon Ice fishing $195.00 per person – includes guide, fishing equipment, 1 day Yukon fishing license, snow machine transport to fishing location – tent shelter available.
2 Hour Dog mushing $150.00 per person (4 minimum)
contact us for additional rates
1/2 day Dog mushing – includes trail side fire and lunch $250.00 per person. (2 person minimum)
House Rules & Cancellations
Reservations are a must and should be made well in advance if possible. A 25% deposit is required to confirm a reservation. Full payment should be received by us 30 days prior to your expected arrival date. The deposit is refundable if your trip is cancelled 30 days prior to your reservation date but is subject to a 10% administration fee. There is no refund due if the trip is cancelled within the 30 day period but 50% of the funds are usable at any future date for a stay at FOX BAY RETREAT or towards any of the services offered by KANOE PEOPLE LTD within 2 years from the date of your first reservation. There is a 5% tax on all goods and services.
Preparing for your stay at Fox Bay Retreat
Although all cabins are fully equipped for housekeeping, there is no food & supplies kept at Fox Bay Retreat. On your trip out we will be happy to spend some time with you so that you can pick up your groceries and supplies. It is recommended that you make up a menu before hand as there is no – running to the grocery store – once you get there. If you have signed up for one of our guided trips all of the regular meals are provided for. You may still want to pick up some private supplies and you will be given the opportunity to do so.
Dressing for the trip
We realize that not everyone owns suitable clothing for our northern environment. We have added the option of a winter clothing package. This consists of boots, gloves or mitts, snow pants, winter parka, hat or toque. $110.00 per person. We will require; shoe size, height, weight, clothes size (s.m.l.xl.xxl at the time of reserving the trip)
Preparing for your stay at Fox Bay Retreat
Although all cabins are fully equipped for housekeeping, there is no food & supplies kept at Fox Bay Retreat. On your trip out we will be happy to spend some time with you so that you can pick up your groceries and supplies. It is recommended that you make up a menu before hand as there is no – running to the grocery store – once you get there. If you have signed up for one of our guided trips all of the regular meals are provided for. You may still want to pick up some private supplies and you will be given the opportunity to do so.
Dressing for the trip
We realize that not everyone owns suitable clothing for our northern environment. We have added the option of a winter clothing package. This consists of boots, gloves or mitts, snow pants, winter parka, hat or toque. $110.00 per person. We will require; shoe size, height, weight, clothes size (s.m.l.xl.xxl at the time of reserving the trip)