Yukon Holidays

What to do in Yukon

Bordering Alaska in the west, British Columbia in the south and stretching north across the Arctic Circle, Yukon Territory is without doubt the true frontier of Canada. With a population of just 40,000, vast swathes of the Yukon are a pristine wilderness of snow-capped mountains, monumental glaciers and icefields, dense boreal forest, crystal-clear lakes and snaking rivers that not only maintain an incredible diversity of animal and birdlife but also provide the backdrop to a host of outdoor activities. Yukon also has a celebrated history and distinct cultural traditions – both due to the territory’s distinguished First Nation heritage and atmospheric gold rush era towns. Highlights of the Yukon include the capital Whitehorse, once a frontier town for gold prospectors, historic Keno, Dawson City which was the epicentre of the Klondike Gold Rush and spectacular Kluane National Park which offers everything from hiking and rafting to viewing the incredible range of wildlife that the park supports. If travelling at the right time of year it may also be possible to see the Aurora Borealis from the end of summer to the middle of spring.