Apply for a wilderness tourism licence and submit trip reports

Do you need a licence?

You need a wilderness tourism licence if you take clients into the Yukon wilderness for a fee or reward.

If you or your company rents out equipment for wilderness trips, you do not require a Wilderness Tourism Licence but do need to complete a rental report form.  

You don't require a licence to rent out equipment for wilderness trips if you don't guide or accompany clients but you still need to report rentals to the Department of Environment.

See the list of current licensed operators.

Before you apply

You will need:

• Yukon workers’ compensation coverage for your employees.
• At least $1,000,000 (CAD) public liability insurance.
• A valid Yukon business registration in compliance with Yukon Corporate Affairs.
• Valid standard-level First Aid and CPR certificates for all guides. Online courses are not accepted.

Read What Wilderness Tourism Operators Need to Know for more details.

Apply for a wilderness tourism licence

1. Complete the application.
   You can also pick up an application from the Department of Environment main office in Whitehorse.
2. A licence costs $100.
3. Submit your application and fee, along with copies of all required documents.
   In person: Department of Environment main office in Whitehorse.
   Email: [email protected]
   Mail:
   Government of Yukon
   Wilderness Tourism Licensing Act Registrar (V-3A)
   Box 2703
   Whitehorse, Yukon
   Y1A 2C6

Office location: 10 Burns Road, Whitehorse, Yukon
Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:45 pm