07 Nov 2025Ride to the Edge: Guided Motorcycle Expeditions to the Arctic Ocean
Updated Dec 07, 2025 at 11:35 AM.
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Explore Canada’s Northern Wilderness on Two Wheels
Arctic Motorcycle Adventures provides travel trade partners with a distinctive product for experienced motorcycle enthusiasts: guided tours through the Yukon and Northwest Territories wilderness, including routes to the Arctic Ocean. The Whitehorse-based company offers multi-day expeditions across some of North America's most remote highway systems.
Operating seasonally during Yukon's summer months, the company leads riders along legendary routes including the Dempster Highway and the Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway - the only public road on the continent reaching the Arctic Ocean. Additional itineraries feature the South Canol Road and other remote northern corridors.
Tours are led by local guides with extensive regional knowledge and thousands of kilometres of northern riding experience. The company provides well-maintained adventure touring motorcycles, safety equipment, and logistical support throughout each expedition. Tour packages are all inclusive: flights from Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary or Kelowna to Whitehorse, motorcycle rental, accommodation, fuel and meals. Groups of three or more will also include a support vehicle.
Itineraries traverse diverse northern landscapes, from boreal forests to Arctic tundra, with opportunities to experience the midnight sun, sweeping mountain vistas, and limited-traffic wilderness highways. Custom tours can be designed to accommodate specific group interests, duration requirements, and route preferences.
Rider Requirements and Operations
Participants must hold a valid motorcycle licence (Class 6 or international equivalent) and have a minimum of two years' riding experience. All tours depart from Whitehorse, where comprehensive briefing sessions and equipment fittings are conducted before departure.
The seasonal operating window aligns with optimal northern riding conditions - clear roads, extended daylight hours, and accessible remote services. In addition to multi-day, all inclusive expeditions, they also offer full and half-day off-road adventures near Whitehorse.
Arctic Motorcycle Adventures was founded by lead guide Sean O’Donnell who has spent over 30 years exploring the North by motorcycle. The company emphasises authentic northern experiences and respect for the land and Indigenous cultures of the region. They focus on connecting qualified riders with Canada's northern wilderness through professionally guided expeditions.
