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Where can you find pristine
wilderness with a rich seam of
history, fascinating towns, twice
as many moose as people and the
chance to see the Northern Lights?
The answer is Yukon, Canada’s
most enchanting and wild territory.
YUKON
This incredible destination offers one of the most
phenomenal landscapes on the planet. Part of
Yukon lies within the Arctic Circle, making it one
of the best places to see the Northern Lights;
travel between late August and mid April for
the best chance of seeing this amazing natural
phenomenon. In addition, Yukon’s 186,661 square
miles are home to no less than three National
Parks, six Territorial Parks, four designated
Northern Canada
Canadian Heritage Rivers and over 20 mountains,
of which Mt Logan is Canada’s highest peak. A flight
over the glacier fields is a thrilling experience and
should not be missed.
This is also a land of rich heritage and fascinating
history. Yukon is perhaps best known for the 1898
Klondike Gold Rush. Dawson City, a National
Historic Site, is the place to learn more about
the lives of the gold rush explorers as well as the
cultures and traditions of the First Nations’ people.
The capital, Whitehorse, sits on the banks of the
mighty Yukon River and is a vibrant and thriving
town. Known as the ‘Wilderness City’, just minutes
from downtown you’ll find complete solitude and
wild nature.
Although crossing the border into the United States
of America, combining Yukon with Alaska makes
a wonderful pairing for a holiday adventure of a
lifetime. Hugging the Yukon’s western border, Alaska
is one of the world’s most breathtaking frontiers
and never fails to deliver astonishing experiences.
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Fairbanks
Denali
Nat’l Park
Tok
Anchorage
Valdez
Seward
Keno
Mayo
Dawson City
Beaver Creek
Whitehorse
Haines
Junction
Haines
Carcross
Skagway
Juneau
Sitka
Ketchikan
Watson
Lake
Alaska
Yukon