Visit the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre to learn about local Indigenous Culture. Head to the MacBride Museum to learn about the history of Whitehorse and the Yukon.
Klondike, one of Canada’s few remaining steam-powered paddlewheelers, to learn about the region’s Gold Rush History. While you’re in town, don’t miss a visit to the S.S. Its friendly population of 28, 000 offers the comfort of a small city while you prepare to venture into the wilderness. Whitehorse serves as a gateway to adventure, and has endless views – in fact, a law prevents the construction of buildings taller than four stories. With most flights coming into Whitehorse, this is the ideal destination to kick off your trip to the Yukon. If you’re really looking for a challenge, some people even hike to the Yukon! Not for the faint of heart, you’ll be in for a difficult but rewarding journey – what could be better?! You can also arrive by water, as long as you disembark your vessel in Skagway, Alaska ! From there, you can get to the Yukon by car, bus or train. Though you’ll be in for some long days of driving, the jaw-dropping scenery along the way will keep you wide awake. If you’ve got a little more time on your hands, you can drive! There are three routes that come from Alaska, and two from British Columbia. Luckily, Air North offers flights into Whitehorse from Vancouver, Kelowna, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa! From there, we’d recommend renting a car to explore the vast nature and adventure opportunities throughout the Territory. Though there are many ways of getting to Yukon, flying is the most convenient and time-efficient method of transportation. This is your destination guide to summer in the Yukon. Looking to experience a place like nowhere else on earth? The Yukon is calling your name. Feel a sense of awe everywhere you venture – from the tallest peak in Canada, to the midnight sun, to the rich Indigenous and Gold Rush history, to the Aurora Borealis. Welcome to an adventurer’s paradise just waiting to be explored! The ultimate bucket list destination, the Yukon Territory will surprise and delight you at every unexpected turn.
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