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Skagway: White Pass & Yukon Border Suspension Bridge

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Cross into Canada in Four Hours: Skagway's Route to the Yukon Border

You travel by mini-bus from Skagway up the White Pass to the Yukon border, crossing the Suspension Bridge over the Tutshi river canyon and stopping at scenic overlooks including the White Pass Summit at 3,292 feet. The tour includes a professional guide, restrooms and snack facilities at the bridge, and return transport to the ship. Bring your valid passport and plan for about four hours total.

Step-by-step itinerary

View roadside waterfalls
Stop at Captain William Moore Bridge overlook
Photo at Welcome to the Yukon sign
See Summit Lake and Tormented Valley views
Photo stop at Lake Tutshi
Visit and cross Suspension Bridge
Photo at White Pass Summit with Alaska sign

The Experience

You've got a few hours in port and you're curious what's beyond the Alaska border. This half-day tour by mini-bus takes you up the White Pass, across into British Columbia, and all the way to the Yukon border — farther than most Skagway shore excursions go. The drive itself is the thing: you'll climb to 3,292 feet at White Pass Summit, pass Summit Lake with views of what locals call "Tormented Valley," and stop at the Welcome to the Yukon sign for the photo that proves you made it across. A professional guide handles the route and timing, so you're not figuring out the drive yourself or worrying about getting back to the ship.

The Yukon Suspension Bridge is the centerpiece stop. You cross it yourself — it spans the Tutshi river canyon — and there are educational displays on the other side explaining what you're looking at. The bridge has restrooms and a snack bar, which matters because these are the only facilities on the whole route. Some tours in Skagway hit the White Pass and turn around; this one goes to the border and includes the bridge, which is what makes the itinerary feel complete rather than rushed. You'll also pass a roadside waterfall on the way up (the guide stops if there's time) and get a panoramic view at Lake Tutshi before heading back down.

One thing that's non-negotiable: you need a current valid passport. No copies. If your cruise ship is holding it, you'll need to request it back before the tour. Non-USA and non-Canadian citizens should confirm visa requirements ahead of time — that's on you to sort out before booking. Children 15 and under can bring a passport or an original birth certificate if they're US or Canadian citizens, but kids 16 and up need a passport like everyone else. The tour meets at the pier 15 minutes before departure — look for the Frontier Excursions sign — and port pickup and drop-off are included.

What’s included

Your tour includes professional guide service, round-trip mini-bus transport from the port, entry to the Yukon Suspension Bridge with the canyon crossing, restrooms and snack bar facilities at the bridge, and scenic stops at White Pass Summit (3,292 feet), Summit Lake, Lake Tutshi, and the Welcome to the Yukon border sign. Port pickup and drop-off are included.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Frontier Excursions & Adventures

Is this one for you?This tour suits cruise passengers with a few hours in port who want to see the Yukon without arranging their own transport or worrying about timing — the fixed schedule and professional guide handle the logistics so you can focus on the drive and the views.