About Us

Welcome to Yukon Driving Academy

Locally Owned. Community Focused. Safety Driven. Yukon Driving Academy is proudly locally owned and operated by long-time Yukoners who are passionate about road safety and community. We’re dedicated to helping new, young, and experienced drivers across the Yukon develop the skills, confidence, and awareness needed to drive safely and defensively. Our training vehicles are equipped with dual brake pedals for added safety, and we maintain full insurance coverage for your peace of mind. Instruction is offered in both English and French, making our programs accessible to a wider range of learners. As proud members of the Canada Safety Council and the Driving School Association of the Americas, we are committed to delivering the highest standards of driver education and professionalism. Whether you’re looking for a reliable driving school in Whitehorse to build your confidence behind the wheel or preparing for your road test, our experienced instructors are here to help you succeed — safely and confidently.

Our Mission

At Yukon Driving Academy, our mission is to teach safe, confident, and defensive driving — so that everyone can make it home safely at the end of the day. As long-time Yukoners and a family who shares these roads, we’re deeply committed to building a safer driving community for all.

Meet Our Instructors

At Yukon Driving school you will receive professional, trained and certified instruction from our friendly instructors, Scott Boone and Nick Thivierge.

Scott was professionally trained by Safety Services Nova Scotia to be a driving instructor in 2010. After teaching for 2 years in central Nova Scotia, his family moved back to the Yukon in 2012. He worked in for Mainstreet up until 2019. In January 2020 Yukon Driving Academy came into operation. Scott has a love of driving and takes pride in seeing his students succeed in passing their road test and start their safe driving career wants to see the roads used in a safe and defensive way.

Owner/Chief Driving Instructor

Nick comes to Yukon Driving Academy with experience teaching in Vancouver British Columbia. After being trained and certified by Young Drivers of Canada, Nick made the move to Whitehorse. Nick joined the team in March of 2021. Nick comes with great experience teaching big city driving. Nick can also provide lessons in French.

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Why Choose Yukon Driving Academy?

🏆 Locally Owned & Operated — Proudly serving Yukoners with deep roots in the community.
👨‍🏫 Experienced, Accredited Instructors — Professionally trained, certified, and insured for your safety.
🚗 Dual-Control Training Vehicles — Added peace of mind while you learn.
🧠 Defensive & Safe Driving Focus — We teach real-world skills that last a lifetime.
💬 English & French Instruction — Personalized lessons to suit your comfort and needs.
💡 Insurance Benefits — Recognized programs that may qualify you for discounts.
🥇 Award-Winning Excellence — 2024 Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year.

Choose Yukon Driving Academy — trusted by Yukoners to teach safe driving since 2020.