About Us | Drakar Veil Frontier Hotel

How We Got Started

Look, we're not gonna feed you some glossy corporate origin story. The truth is, back in 2003, a couple of us wilderness guides got tired of sending folks to mediocre lodges that didn't really get what the Yukon's about.

Started with one retrofitted lodge building and a dream that you could have actual comfort without losing that raw frontier feeling. We wanted guests waking up to wolf tracks outside their window, not just another cookie-cutter hotel experience.

Twenty-plus years later, we've grown into something special. But we've kept that same philosophy – real wilderness, real comfort, no compromises.

The Aurora Changed Everything

First time I saw the northern lights dance over our property, I knew we'd made the right call. There's something about this place that gets under your skin.

What Drives Us

We're here because we genuinely love this wild corner of the world, and we've figured out how to share it without wrecking what makes it special.

Respect the Land

This territory's been here long before us and it'll be here long after. We work with local Indigenous communities and conservation groups to make sure we're doing right by the environment.

Support Our Neighbors

Most of our team's from right here in the Yukon. Our suppliers are local. The art on our walls? Created by artists from Whitehorse and surrounding communities. That's just how it should be.

Keep It Real

No manufactured experiences here. When you're dog sledding with us, those are working sled dogs. When you're eating caribou, it's sourced from sustainable Yukon suppliers. Authenticity isn't a marketing term for us.

The Luxury Part

Yeah, we're big on authentic wilderness experiences, but that doesn't mean you're roughing it. After a day out on the trail, you deserve a proper bed, a hot shower that actually has pressure, and maybe a glass of something nice by the fire.

Our spa uses techniques inspired by Nordic traditions – because trust me, after you've been out in -30°C weather, a sauna hits different. And our chef? He's worked in some fancy places down south, but came up here 'cause he got obsessed with what you can do with local ingredients.

It's about balance. Wild days, comfortable nights.

The Team You'll Meet

We've got guides who've been running these trails for decades, hospitality folks who actually care about your experience, and a maintenance crew that keeps everything running smooth even when it's -40 outside.

Adventure Guides

These aren't summer job kids. Our guides are certified wilderness professionals who know this terrain like their own backyard. They've got stories, they've got skills, and they'll keep you safe while showing you things most tourists never see.

Hospitality Crew

From the folks at the front desk to housekeeping to the kitchen team – everyone here chose to work in the Yukon for a reason. They love this place, and they're genuinely stoked to share it with you.

This Place Changes People

We've seen it happen over and over. Guests arrive stressed, distracted, glued to their phones. A few days in the wilderness, under skies that actually get dark, surrounded by silence that's not awkward – something shifts.

Come Experience It Yourself

Looking Ahead

We're always improving, always learning. Just finished installing a new greywater system that cuts our water usage by 40%. We're working on expanding our winter programming. And we're in talks about offering cultural experiences led by local First Nations guides.

But the core mission stays the same – connect people with this incredible landscape in a way that's respectful, comfortable, and honestly pretty unforgettable.

Our Story