YUKON TRAVEL GUIDE

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2 Give yourself the gift of awe, under the midnight sun

You’ll be amazed. Perhaps astonished, or even dumbfounded. The Yukon’s natural wonders and iconic experiences have a way of doing that. Whether hiking on a mountain ridge, flightseeing past glaciers over Canada’s tallest mountains, paddling a canoe on a pristine river, or driving the Dempster Highway to the Arctic, you’ll find yourself in awe at the scenic splendour in every direction. And all over the Yukon, from late May to early August, the sun barely sets, if at all. It’s quite a feeling. In addition to long, long days, the midnight sun brings wondrous, golden-hour views that last for hours. With 24 hours of daylight, you’ll fit in plenty of adventures during your stay.

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travel yukon.com 3 Larger than life

Almost 80% of the Yukon is pristine wilderness. That’s over 350,000 square kilometres of mountain vistas, boreal forests, wild rivers and crystal blue lakes. And since there are 10 times more , bears, , caribou, goats and sheep than people, there’s the possibility of seeing wildlife around every bend. Yukon’s natural splendour is truly jaw-dropping.

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6 Northern lights– dancing with the stars

Yukon’s northern lights are a sight to behold. Here, you’ll revel in the sound of silence, in the snowy hush of a winter’s day. By day, try the thrill of running your own dogsled team. At night, stand in awe under the dancing lights. The northern lights can be viewed from mid-August (when it’s still warm) through winter (when it’s not!) to mid-April. Our tour operators rent winter clothing to visitors who need it. Seeing the aurora on any given night is a combination of solar activity and visibility (clear weather). While there are never viewing guarantees, typically, guests who plan for a three-night stay will not be disappointed. Come to the Yukon and experience one of the great natural wonders of the world.

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travel7 yukon.com 7 Walk where legends walked

Step back a hundred years and feel the euphoria and grit of the . Stroll the fabled streets of Dawson City and kick up your heels in Canada’s oldest gambling hall. Channel the pioneering spirit as you ride the gold rush train, tour the paddlewheelers or stand on Discovery Claim—Yukon’s hallowed ground. Your adventure starts where the world’s last great adventure left off.

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Experience the warm hospitality and rich cultures of the 14 Yukon First Nations. Explore the rich tapestry of music, dance, storytelling and arts. Step into Yukon’s world-class cultural centres or join an interpretive hike to learn more about First Nations traditions. Wherever you travel in the territory, Yukon First Nations history and culture is part of what makes the Yukon the special place it is.

YG, C. Archbould

travel yukon.com 11 THE YUKON BECKONS–ICONIC DRIVES

With close to 4,800 kilometers of all-season highways, in an area over 480,000 km2 (that’s the size of Spain or ), we encourage all visitors to venture further afield to enjoy EXPLORE the Yukon’s regions and communities. With 11 diverse highways, the Yukon’s spectacular scenic drives are lined with parks, historic sites and abundant wildlife, making this a road-touring paradise for cars, RVs/campervans, and motorcycles. Explore one scenic drive, or loop several together for an extended Yukon tour. If you prefer to have someone else do the driving, bus services and guided coach or van tours are also available. Road touring is a key Yukon experience—you’re more likely to see wildlife than a traffic jam!

Immerse yourself in the mountainscape along the Haines Road, on one of the Yukon’s iconic drives – YG, C. Archbould

Plan your iconic drive travelyukon.com 12 GETTING AROUND Whitehorse has complete RV and vehicle rental agencies, and most Find information about highway conditions, construction delays communities have vehicle service shops. Fuel stations are located at or closures at www.511yukon.ca, or dial 511. regular intervals on most highways. On secondary roads, be sure to From Whitehorse, all routes described can be travelled in either check where the next fuel stop is located before setting out, and direction. For detailed information on these itineraries, contact consider carrying extra gas depending on the route you decide to take. your preferred tour operator or visit www.travelyukon.com/itineraries. Most Yukon roads are paved, but be prepared to travel on hard-packed gravel roads when venturing off the primary highways. Potholes, breakup and occasional washouts are also possible. Advance planning and taking proper precautions will ensure you enjoy your stay.

Road Distances to Whitehorse Vancouver, BC 2,375 km / 1,484 mi Calgary, AB 2,317 km / 1,448 mi Edmonton, AB 2,038 km / 1,274 mi Approximate Driving Times Watson Lake – Whitehorse 5 hrs Whitehorse – Burwash Landing 3 hrs Whitehorse – Dawson City 6 hrs Whitehorse – Faro 4 hrs Whitehorse – 2 hrs Whitehorse – Haines, Alaska 5 hrs Whitehorse – Anchorage, Alaska 13 hrs Whitehorse – Fairbanks, Alaska 11 hrs Whitehorse – Skagway, Alaska 2 hrs Dawson City – Inuvik, NWT 13 hrs Dawson City – Tok, Alaska 7 hrs

Average highway speed in the Yukon is 90 km/h (55 mph).

Iconic Drives travel yukon.com 13 OUR REGIONS AND COMMUNITIES

Where Your Travels Can Take You EXPLORE Whether your passion is being active outdoors, taking in cultural events, marvelling at nature, or enjoying an unforgettable road trip through extraordinary scenery, the Yukon is jam-packed with things to do. Each of our various regions has something special to offer, and something for everyone.

Canoe, bike, or hike Miles Canyon – YG, C. Archbould

14 If experiencing the Yukon’s natural wonders is on your bucket list, Soak in the atmosphere of our festivals, galleries and cultural come for a road tour of a lifetime under the midnight sun or a centres. Throughout the year, every community has events and dogsledding adventure under the northern lights. Let our pristine entertainment to stir your imagination and transport you to a wilderness, iconic parks and abundant wildlife inspire you. From different time and place. fishing to mountain biking, the Yukon is an outdoor enthusiast’s The following pages highlight the natural beauty, thrilling adventure dream at any time of year, and accessible to all with the wilderness and rich history each region has to offer. No matter how you explore right at your doorstep. our vast territory—whether canoeing, hiking, snowmobiling or on an If you’re moved by rich stories and authentic cultures, come learn escorted tour—and no matter which season, the Yukon is sure to about the 14 Yukon First Nations and the Klondike Gold Rush. deliver above and beyond your expectations. Enjoy exploring these Experience history first hand with our top-notch museums, historic regions and creating memories of a Yukon vacation that will travel tours and vaudeville-inspired performances. with you wherever you go.

Our Regions and Communities travel yukon.com 15 WHITEHORSE the wilderness city

Steeped in culture and history, Yukon’s capital city of Whitehorse has numerous attractions, a vibrant arts community, and top-notch tourist services. You’ll find all the amenities of a big city, and fall in love with its endearing small-town personality. Whitehorse has a classic Main Street ambience, shopping, restaurants, excellent museums, quality visitor services, and nature on its doorstep. It’s a superb destination on its own, and a base for further explorations WHITEHORSEEHORSE around the Yukon. Population: 29,617

The Yukon River winds past the city of Whitehorse – GBP Creative

ABOUT ATTRACTIONS

• S.S. Klondike National Historic Site • Yukon Interpretive Centre • MacBride Museum of Yukon History • Yukon Transportation Museum • Waterfront Trolley • Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre • Old Log Church Museum • Whitehorse Fish Ladder • Copperbelt Railway and Mining Museum • Yukon Arts Centre and Gallery • Millennium Trail • Miles Canyon

Nearby: • Takhini Hot Springs • Yukon Wildlife Preserve

Amazing riding minutes from downtown – YG, C. Archbould 16 WHITEHORSE PLAN ITINERARIES

Whitehorse is the point of entry for most international visitors. Whether you’re here for a long or short stay, Yukon’s capital offers a wide variety of sights all its own.

ACTIVE NATURE GETAWAY The Yukon River winds past the city of Whitehorse – GBP Creative 3–5 DAYS Sternwheeler S.S. Klondike on the riverfront – YG Visit the Wilderness City and pick your passion: Alpine hiking AURORA WINTER FUN AURORA FALL GETAWAY a stone’s throw from the city? 3–5 DAYS 3–5 DAYS Paddling a canoe on the historic Yukon River? Mountain biking on Yukon aurora viewing combines Autumn is another great time of world-class singletrack? Or just the right amount of year for viewing the northern immersing yourself in the unique excitement, inspiration and lights. Enjoy crisp days hiking or history and culture of the region? comfort. Spend your days dog strolling riverside trails lined in fall With Whitehorse as your base mushing, snowshoeing, sightseeing colour, watch for wildlife, and you’ll enjoy great dining, local and sampling local cuisine, and spend nights watching the aurora arts, museums and attractions. spend nights watching nature’s dance above. picture show—the magical In summer, you’ll marvel under • Add-ons: the midnight sun. northern lights. Southern Lakes, Kluane, a Rockies/rail/ BC itinerary • Add-ons: • Add-ons: Southern Lakes or Kluane day trip, Southern Lakes, Kluane flights to/from Dawson City, a BC or ski vacation

Watching the auroras dance – A. Sugimoto An exhilarating day of dogsledding – S. Wackerhagen

Whitehorse travel yukon.com 17 WATSON LAKE gateway to the Yukon

Watson Lake became known as Yukon’s gateway during construction of the Alaska Highway in 1942. Located just inside the B.C./Yukon border, this regional hub and transportation centre is the Yukon’s third largest community. What began as a fish camp and small airstrip at Watson Lake boomed during the construction of the Alaska Highway. Today, it displays the most recognized collection of signposts in the world. The town still bustles with highway activity as thousands of travellers visit Watson Lake WHITEHORSE on their northern road trips. Population: 1,461 Watson Lake Since the Alaska Highway was built in 1942–43, nearly 90,000 travellers have left their mark – YA, Flo Whyard fonds 84/43 #9

ABOUT ATTRACTIONS

• Sign Post Forest • Northern Lights Centre • Historic Airport Terminal • Wye Lake Park • Lucky Lake Recreation Site

Nearby: • Liard Hot Springs (B.C.) • Rancheria Falls • Morley River

Bring your own sign to the Sign Post Forest – D. Roberts 18 WATSON LAKE PLAN ITINERARY

ALASKA HIGHWAY— HERITAGE DRIVING TOUR 1–3 OR 7–10 DAYS Learn the story of the Alaska

Highway, built by the U.S. Army are a frequent sight near Watson Lake – YG, J. Bergold during the Second World War to connect Alaska to the lower Drive Features 48 states. Today, this is a vital The Yukon portion of the Alaska Highway starts • Alaska Highway history transportation route connecting in the southeast at the border • First Nations communities the Yukon to BC and Alaska. Visit near Watson Lake, and exits to the west near • Whitehorse attractions Beaver Creek at the Alaska border. • Kluane National Park and Reserve recreation and cultural sites in • Add-ons: Distances and approximate driving times: BC: , , Liard the southeast Yukon, pass through • Watson Lake to Whitehorse: 436 km/207 mi Hot Springs (5 hrs) Whitehorse, and continue Alaska: Tok, Delta Junction, Fairbanks northwest along Kluane National • Whitehorse to Haines Junction: 158 km/98 mi (2 hrs) NOTES: Visitors may enjoy the Alaska Highway Park’s majestic front ranges. • Haines Junction to Beaver Creek: 298 km/185 mi travelling in either direction from Whitehorse. For (3.5 hrs) those who wish to traverse the entire highway by Total distance (one-way): Yukon portion only road, you’ll need to inquire about car or motorhome hire from BC or Alaska. Some companies may 892 km/554 mi. BC, Yukon, AK 2,237 km/1390 mi. prohibit one-way rentals. Be sure to bring your passport and check border location operating hours. Winter or summer, the Liard Hot Springs are irresistible – Gunter Marx / WC / Alamy

Trails abound for strollers, walkers and hikers – YG, D. Crowe

Watson Lake travel yukon.com 19 SOUTHERN LAKES an adventurer’s playground

The Southern Lakes region holds countless stories—from its and Tagish-speaking First Nations, to the stampeders heading to the Klondike, to the adventure seekers of today. Named for the interconnected lakes and rivers that form the headwaters of the mighty Yukon River, this region is also home to diverse landscapes, from desert dunes to rolling mountains.

WHITEHORSE Marsh Lake Tagish Emerald Lake on the South Klondike Highway is one of the Carcross Teslin most accessible “jewels” of the Yukon – YG, R. Hartmier Atlin, BC Atlin, BC

ABOUT ATTRACTIONS

Teslin: • George Johnston Museum • Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre

Carcross: • Carcross Commons • Carcross Desert • and Yukon Route historic railroad

Marsh Lake: • Swan Haven Interpretive Centre

Atlin (B.C.): • Atlin Museum

Nearby: • Emerald Lake • Bove Island • Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site • Skagway, AK (USA)

Vibrant Carcross Commons – YG 20 an adventurer’s playground

SOUTHERN LAKES PLAN ITINERARY

SOUTHERN LAKES CIRCUIT—A MAZE OF WATERWAYS 1–3 DAYS

This interconnected system of Fishing on Little – J.F. Bergeron - Enviro Foto glacier-fed lakes forms the headwaters of the Yukon River. Explore a network of deep blue OUR lakes backed by coastal mountains ABOUT COMMUNITIES and villages filled with artists, attractions, history and outdoor Carcross Tagish adventure, all just a short drive Waterways, roadways and the White Pass A popular cottage retreat with locals and Yukon Route railroad all converge in who congregate for trout fishing and from Whitehorse. historic and picturesque Carcross. The summer holidays. Visitor services include town is becoming known as a centre for a restaurant, café, campground, cabin Drive world-class mountain biking, kite surfing rentals and guided fishing. Scenic lakeside roads wind from Whitehorse and beach going. The area offers day Population: 264 among six friendly Yukon communities, tours, boat ramps, mountain bike rentals, including Carcross, Tagish, Atlin, and Teslin. bed and breakfasts, snack and gift shops, Marsh Lake Distances and approximate driving times: in an historic setting. A great destination for beach goers, • Whitehorse to Carcross: 74 km/46 mi (1 hr) Population: 502 birdwatchers and boaters, 30 minutes • Whitehorse to Atlin, B.C.: 182 km/113 mi (2.5 hrs) south of Whitehorse. Services include a • Whitehorse to Teslin: 176 km/109 mi (2 hrs) Teslin private inn, a campground, boat launches, A former Hudson’s Bay Company trading bed and breakfasts and tour-guiding Features post, Teslin (means long waters) has a services. Population: 680 • Klondike Gold Rush history general store, highway service centre, • Chilkoot Trail restaurant, motel, museum, RV Mount Lorne • Tagish and Tlingit cultures campground, tours and cultural This community surrounding the scenic attractions. Teslin’s seven-arched Nisutlin Annie Lake Road is home to an eclectic Bay (Nałasìn Ghèyi Tá) Bridge is the mix of residents including artisans, longest bridge on the Alaska Highway. entrepreneurs and many Yukon dog Population: 519 mushers. Population: 437

Atlin (B.C.) Often called “Little Switzerland of the North,” this remote community in northwestern B.C. is accessible only through the Yukon. Breathtaking Atlin Lake (big water) is the focal point of the town. Atlin Provincial Park is a wilderness destination for boaters, paddlers, hikers and heli-skiers. Population: 500

Carcross Desert – YG, D. Crowe Southern Lakes travel yukon.com 21 KLUANE dramatic heights

In the Kluane region, size matters! Kluane National Park and Reserve is part of the largest internationally protected wilderness area in the world. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s a dramatic landscape of Beaver broad, lush valleys and monumental mountain ranges, where wildlife is Creek Burwash plentiful. The park features Canada’s highest peak, (5,959 m), Landing Destruction Bay and the largest icefields outside of the polar caps. Enjoy jaw-dropping Haines Junction scenery, world-class hiking, glacier flightseeing tours, and more, in Kluane. WHITEHORSE

Hikers cross a ridge overlooking Sheep Mountain and Kluane Lake – YG, F. Mueller

ABOUT ATTRACTIONS

Haines Junction: • Da Ku ¸ Cultural Centre • St. Elias Convention Centre

Burwash Landing: • Kluane Museum of Natural History

Nearby: • Parks Canada sites and hiking trails • Glacier flightseeing tours • Long Ago People’s Place • Haines, AK (USA)

Grizzly bears are at home in Kluane Country – YG 22 KLUANE PLAN ITINERARIES

KLUANE GETAWAY 1–3 DAYS Head to Haines Junction for a wilderness retreat in one of Canada’s iconic landscapes. Hikers cross a ridge overlooking Sheep Mountain and Kluane Lake – YG, F. Mueller Everything is large in Kluane Fly over Kaskawulsh Glacier – B. Atkinson National Park and Reserve: giant peaks, deep glaciers, GOLDEN CIRCLE—ALPINE OUR large mammals and rich First AND COASTAL TOUR ABOUT COMMUNITIES Nations culture. Base yourself 3–5 DAYS in Haines Junction and visit Haines Junction This spectacular mountain route the beauty of the landscapes A picture-postcard village and the both north and south of here. is a popular introductory tour. It gateway to exploring the pristine Kluane takes in some of the best of what National Park and Reserve. Known to Yukoners as “the Junction,” area services Drive our region has to offer: Gold Rush include accommodations and restaurants, Distances and approximate driving times: History, Canada’s highest mountain service stations, and a top-notch Yukon • Whitehorse to Haines Junction: 158 km/98 mi peaks, wildlife, and coastal towns Visitor Information Centre and gallery (2 hrs) located in the Da Ku ¸ (Our House) Cultural • Haines Junction to Destruction Bay/ in . Centre. Stop here to discover all the ways Burwash Landing: 122 kms/76 mi (1-2 hrs) to enjoy the park and surroundings. • Haines Junction to Haines, AK: 241 km/150 mi Drive Population: 927 (3 hrs) Drive from Whitehorse to Carcross and Skagway, Alaska through the scenic White Pass, ride the Beaver Creek Alaska ferry to Haines and circle back to the Canada’s westernmost community! Its Yukon through Kluane country. proximity to the Canada/U.S. border Distances and approximate driving times: (Alaska is to the west) makes it a natural • Whitehorse to Carcross to Skagway, Alaska: stopping point with accommodations, 180 km/112 mi (2.5 hrs) restaurants and a Yukon Visitor • Skagway to Haines, Alaska via ferry*: Information Centre. Population: 111 approximately 1 hr • Haines, Alaska to Haines Junction, Yukon: Burwash Landing 241 km/150 mi (3 hrs) • Haines Junction to Whitehorse: 158 km/98 mi A quiet lakeside community. Home to a (2 hrs) wildlife museum and glacier flightseeing tours. Population: 109 Total distance: 600 km/373 mi Features Destruction Bay Named after a severe windstorm in the • Klondike Gold Rush history 1940s, Destruction Bay is a lakeside • Coast Mountains village that was founded as an Alaska • Pacific Ocean Highway construction camp. Access to • Kluane National Park and Reserve beautiful Kluane Lake (Łù’àn Mä-n), *NOTES: Passage is via the Alaska Marine Highway ferry. superb trout fishing, restaurants and In the busy summer season, it’s vital to check ferry service stations. Population: 52 schedules and be sure to book well in advance for the crossing of your choice www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs. Relax at a cozy cabin after a day of adventure Also, this itinerary enters the USA: be sure to bring your – YG, J. Kennedy passport and check border location operating hours. Kluane travel yukon.com 23 KLONDIKE iconic gold rush history

In August of 1896, American prospector George Carmack, his Tagish First

Nation wife Kate, her brother Skookum Jim and his nephew Dawson Charlie Dawson City found gold in the wild North. A national historic site, Dawson City still evokes the heartbeat of the greatest gold rush in history, with its boardwalks and vintage false-front buildings. The communities along the North Klondike Carmacks Highway are a treasure trove of authentic Yukon culture and off-the- beaten-path adventure. For many visitors, discovering the Klondike is WHITEHORSE essential to their Yukon experience.

Feel the rush at Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall – YG, C. Archbould

ABOUT ATTRACTIONS

Carmacks: • Tagé Cho Hudän Interpretive Centre • Riverfront Boardwalk • Five Finger Rapids

Pelly Crossing: • Big Jonathan House Heritage Centre

Dawson City: • Dawson City Museum • Dredge No. 4 National Historic Site • Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre • Parks Canada walking tours • Midnight Dome Viewpoint • Robert Service Cabin • Jack London Museum • Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Casino • Sour Toe Cocktail

Nearby: • (via air or boat access) • Forty Mile • Fort Cudahy • Fort Constantine Historic Site

Dawson City Museum – YG, J. Kennedy 24 KLONDIKE PLAN ITINERARIES

ON THE KLONDIKE TRAIL 2–5 DAYS Follow the Trail of ’98 from Yukon River headwaters to the Feel the rush at Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall – YG, C. Archbould Klondike. Along the way, visit Massive gold Dredge No. 4 is preserved as a national historic national historic sites, museums site on Bonanza Creek, near Dawson City – YG, C. Archbould and cultural centres that share OUR the Klondike Gold Rush story. DISCOVER DAWSON ABOUT COMMUNITIES Peel back the layers on one of CITY—“THE PARIS the most captivating historic OF THE NORTH” Carmacks events of our time. Named for George Carmack, this historic 3 DAYS village was both a riverboat refuelling station • Whitehorse to Carcross: 74 km/46 mi (1 hr) and a major stop on the linking • Carcross to Skagway, AK: 105 km/65 mi Revel in the summertime vibe of Whitehorse and Dawson City. Offers visitor (2 hrs) one of the North’s most treasured services, campgrounds and a riverside • Whitehorse to Dawson City: 535 km/332 mi towns. Hear Klondike Gold Rush boardwalk. Population: 549 (6 hrs)—or 1-hour flight on Air North, Yukon’s Airline (scheduled service, year-round) stories that have enchanted Pelly Crossing visitors for a century—riches A midway stopping-point on the journey made and lost, golden dreams between Dawson City and Whitehorse. and heartbreak. Tour the goldfields Cultural displays and artifacts are housed TOMBSTONE in a replica of Big Jonathan House. and visit the area’s national TERRITORIAL PARK Population: 377 historic sites. 1–3 DAYS Dawson City • Possible add-ons: Tombstone Territorial Park, The lure of gold drew thousands of men, and Named for the shape of its iconic, Dempster Highway, Silver Trail (Mayo, Keno) some women, to this region, the traditional jagged mountain peak, Tombstone home of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation. Territorial Park is a popular back- The Klondike Gold Rush turned Dawson City country hiking destination. Its Driving the Dempster Highway – P. Mather into a bustling commercial centre, the largest city north of and west of Winnipeg. accessible roadside location and Dawson City served as the capital of the informative visitor programs Yukon until 1953. appeal to anyone who wants to Today’s Dawson experience offers gold rush experience this special landscape. stories that have enchanted visitors for a century—riches made and lost, golden dreams The Dempster Highway runs and heartbreak. First Nations cultural through the park, making wildlife, experiences and wilderness adventures add birds and tundra vegetation to the area’s pull as one of the North’s most treasured towns. The Yukon’s second-largest accessible to roadside explorers. community offers a full range of visitor services and amenities. Population: 2,250 • Dawson City to Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre: 110 kms/68 mi (1.5 hrs) • Possible add-on: Dempster Highway

Klondike travel yukon.com 25 NORTHERN AND land of the midnight sun ARCTIC

Old Crow Inuvik For the true northern experience, Northern and Arctic Yukon is about as far as you can go. Passing through varied landscapes and Arctic Circle Eagle encountering small hamlets, wilderness parks, and migratory birds and Plains caribou, this remote region makes for a road trip unlike any other. Dawson City

WHITEHORSE

A roadside view of Tombstone Territorial Park – YG, C. Archbould

ABOUT ATTRACTIONS

Dempster Highway #5: • Tombstone Territorial Park and Interpretive Centre • Arctic Circle • Yukon/ border • NWT communities • Ferry or ice road crossings on the delta • Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway —Canada’s newest—brings visitors to the

Old Crow: • John Tizya Centre

North Yukon Parks: • Herschel Island—Qikiqtaruk Territorial Park • Vuntut National Park • • Ni’iinlii Njik (Fishing Branch) Territorial Park

Motorcyclist at the Arctic Circle – YG 26 NORTHERN AND PLAN ARCTIC ITINERARY

DRIVE THE DEMPSTER— THE ARCTIC CIRCLE 7–10 DAYS Canada’s only all-weather road across the Arctic Circle is among Stop for a walk during your drive up the Dempster Highway to the Arctic Circle – YG, R. Postma the world’s unique driving routes. With services at both ends, and one lone outpost in the middle, this unpaved two-lane highway ABOUT OUR AREAS is an original adventure. Dempster Highway #5 Drive The stark beauty of Canada’s Arctic is Travel from near Dawson City to Canada’s accessible year-round via the 735-km Arctic across breathtaking mountain ranges Dempster Highway. Visitors along the route and expansive subarctic tundra and into the Interactive display at the John Tizya Centre – J. Kennedy from “Dempster Corner” to Inuvik, Northwest Northwest Territories and across the Mackenzie Territories (NWT) will enjoy sparseness and River Delta. quiet, along with magnificent landscapes. Distances and approximate driving times: Features • Whitehorse to Dempster Corner: Old Crow 500 km/311 mi (6 hrs) • Tombstone Territorial Park • Arctic Circle The fly-in village of Old Crow is the only • Dawson City to Dempster Corner: official community in North Yukon. Accessible 40 km/24 mi (30 mins) • Gwich’in culture • Porcupine caribou herd on scheduled air service via Air North, Yukon’s • Dempster Corner to Eagle Plains: Airline, advance planning is necessary to NOTES: An enjoyable, safe journey up the Dempster 369 km/230 mi (6 hrs) secure one of a limited number of guest • Eagle Plains to Inuvik, Northwest Territories: Highway involves careful planning. Ensure you have good spare tires and that your vehicle is in good houses and B&Bs, and to arrange wildlife 367 km/228 mi (7 hrs), with Peel and Mackenzie viewing or cultural experiences. River ferry crossings (free) (summer only; ice road working order. You’ll find garages, stores and service suppliers in Whitehorse and Dawson City. Some local Population: 265 in winter) car hire agencies provide one-way drop off options • Possible add-on: Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk: for travellers wishing to travel only one way. Air service North Yukon Parks 147 km/91 mi (3 hrs) is available between Whitehorse and Inuvik on Air • Return via road or air (scheduled, year-round North, Yukon’s Airline. Yukon’s far north includes protected service from Inuvik to Whitehorse) wilderness areas in four territorial and federal parks. Visitation is permitted, but Total distance: 1227 km/769 mi (one-way) requires careful planning. Contact us for further details.

Caribou crossing the autumn landscape – R. Postma Northern and Arctic travel yukon.com 27 SILVER TRAIL wild country, pristine rivers

A fascinating region with a mining history that rivals the Klondike. Silver mining in this district played a significant role in maintaining the economic backbone of the Yukon over the 20th century. Further afield, the Wind River (Tr’iniintr’aiinjik), Snake River (Gyuu Dazhoonjik) and Bonnet Plume River (Tsaih Tl’ak Njik) make the Silver Trail a Stewart Keno mecca for wilderness paddlers. Crossing Mayo

WHITEHORSE

Keno Hill Signpost, Keno – B. Atkinson

ABOUT ATTRACTIONS

Mayo: • Binet House Museum

Keno: • Mining Museum • Signpost Hill

Nearby: • river trips

Bull moose – J. Schou 28 SILVER TRAIL PLAN ITINERARY

SILVER TRAIL TOUR 3 DAYS Steer east off the Klondike Highway to explore the quiet pace of the historic Silver Trail.

Placid lakes, rivers and streams Take a guided trip down a majestic remote river – P. Mather dot the landscape, along with relics from the Yukon’s silver OUR mining heritage. ABOUT COMMUNITIES

Fishing in one of many pristine rivers – P. Mather Drive Journey from Whitehorse to Stewart Crossing, Located at the junction of the Klondike then east on the Silver Trail to the historic frontier Highway and the Silver Trail, Stewart mining towns of Mayo and Keno. Crossing services include a campground, gas station and the quaint Silver Trail Distances and approximate driving times: Visitor Information Centre. Population: 17 • Whitehorse to Stewart Crossing: 354 km/220 mi (4 hrs) • Stewart Crossing to Keno (via Mayo): Mayo 110 km/68 mi (2 hrs) Gateway to the Peel Watershed, Mayo is a Total distance: 464 km/288 mi close-knit village on the Stewart River near its confluence with the Mayo River. Features Visitors will find a gas station, grocery store, laundromat and showers, air • Stewart River charter, provisions and Binet House • Silver mining history Museum. Population: 510 • Peel wilderness • Possible add-on: Dawson City Keno Just 60 km past Mayo, and named after the popular gambling game, Keno is a rustic cluster of buildings and log cabins surrounded by active mining operations. The tiny hamlet is home to an eclectic mix of artists, miners and old-timers and offers several attractions including a mining museum and campground and fantastic hiking opportunities. Population: 20

Historic Keno City – YG Silver Trail travel yukon.com 29 CAMPBELL last of the wild frontier

For a true Yukon wilderness driving experience, few journeys rival the Campbell/Canol area. Annually, 250,000 sandhill cranes migrate through this corridor. The region has hiking trails, fishing holes, and the best spots to view Fannin and Stone’s sheep in the spring and fall. This wilderness is accessible to modern visitors by the Robert Campbell Highway, back roads and remote campgrounds. Faro Ross River WHITEHORSE

Canoeing the Lapie River – P. Mather

ABOUT ATTRACTIONS

• Campbell Region Interpretive Centre • Mount Mye Sheep Centre • South Canol Road • Fisheye Lake • Quiet Lake • Dena Cho Trail • Lapie Canyon • Rose Lake

Prime fishing holes are abundant – YG 30 CAMPBELL PLAN ITINERARY

CAMPBELL/CANOL HIGHWAYS—ROADS LESS TRAVELLED 7 DAYS A true Yukon wilderness driving route traversing one of the Hiking near Faro promises breathtaking landscapes – YG Yukon’s least-populated regions, this drive offers a quiet, remote OUR experience with rewarding ABOUT COMMUNITIES fishing and wildlife viewing. Faro Drive Established in 1968 as a hardrock mining The Robert Campbell Highway and Canol Road town supporting one of the largest crisscross pristine Yukon wilderness northeast lead-zinc mines in the world. Today this of Whitehorse. friendly community has reinvented itself Distances and approximate driving times: as a haven for residents, artists and • Whitehorse to Johnson’s Crossing: visitors seeking wilderness. Offers a range 128 km/80 mi (1.5 hrs) of visitor services and amenities, including • Johnsons Crossing to Ross River a municipal campground and RV park. Sheep spotting in Faro (South Canol Road): 225 km/139 mi (5 hrs) – YG Population: 405 • Ross River to Carmacks: 223 km/145 mi (3.5 hrs) Campbell Highway #4 at Watson Lake, or on the Ross River • Carmacks to Whitehorse: South Canol Road #6 near Johnsons Crossing. Ross River is at the confluence of the 177 km/110 mi (2 hrs) Ross and Pelly rivers and near the junction Features of the Robert Campbell Highway and • Whitehorse to Watson Lake: Canol Road. A summer ferry in Ross River • Quiet, Little Salmon and Frances lakes 438 km/272 mi (4 hrs) provides service to the North Canol Road. • Big Salmon and Pelly rivers • Watson Lake to Carmacks via Ross River Population: 401 (Campbell Highway): 583 km/362 mi (12 hrs) • Fannin sheep • Carmacks to Whitehorse: • Historic Canol Road 177 km/110 mi (2 hrs) NOTE: Services are limited along the Canol route to Faro and Ross River. For the North Canol Road, travellers Total distance: 500 to 1,000 km/310 to 621 mi should be fully provisioned and prepared for rough road (2 options) Travellers can travel north on the conditions that may require a four-wheel-drive vehicle.

Stop for a scenic pause at Lapie Canyon campground – N. Lemieux

Canadian lynx – YG, C. Archbould Campbell travel yukon.com 31 ACCOMMODATIONS

Throughout the Yukon, you’ll find a range of accommodation options, from rustic to regal.

PLAN Choose from a cozy cabin in the woods, a modern, boutique hotel, or something in between.

The Yukon features a wide array of places Campgrounds Special permits are required for Tombstone to stay, including hotels, motels, wilderness Territorial Park backcountry campgrounds; Whether tenting under the midnight sun or lodges, cabins, B&Bs, or camping in these can be purchased online or at the motoring in the comfort of a recreational government campgrounds and RV Parks. Tombstone Interpretive Centre. vehicle, you will enjoy the Yukon’s cozy campsites and spectacular mountain scenery. For more info, download a copy of A Guide Fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing and boating to Yukon Government Campgrounds at Greet the new day on the Bonnet Plume River – YG are always nearby. Government and www.yukon.ca. commercial campgrounds and RV parks are spread throughout the territory along the PARKS CANADA Yukon’s network of 11 highways. Email: [email protected] YUKON PARKS www.facebook.com/ParksCanadaYukon Email: [email protected] The federal government maintains a www.yukon.ca campground at Kathleen Lake in Kluane There are more than 50 well-maintained, National Park and Reserve, as well as Yukon government roadside campgrounds and backcountry campgrounds at Herschel recreation sites in the territory, plus additional Island—Qikiqtaruk Territorial Park. backcountry campgrounds. Yukon government campgrounds offer picnic tables, campfire PRIVATE (COMMERCIAL) CAMPGROUNDS pits, free firewood, outhouses (pit toilets), www.travelyukon.com/camping fresh or hand-pumped water and a picnic Private RV parks offer added conveniences shelter. They do not have RV dump stations. such as power, water, showers, laundromat, Cost: $12 per unit per night. Camping is on a store, sani-dump and Internet access. first-come, first-served basis. There is no site Rates vary. reservation option. Self-registration is required (via cash payment or advance campground permit; available at highway lodges, gas stations, or retail stores). Comfortable lakeside camping at Kluane Lake – H.G. Pfaff

32 Enjoy the northern lights from one of our Yukon lodges – Northern Lights Resort & SPA Accommodations travel yukon.com 33 FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

The Yukon is a warm and welcoming place with friendly people, a strong economy, modern travel infrastructure and a vibrant arts scene. Fun-filled events throughout EXPLORE the year celebrate unique northern arts, sports, and cultures. Here are some of our favourites. For further details, ask at our Visitor Information Centres upon arrival or visit travelyukon.com/events.

JUNE Tombstone Weekend on the Wing Birding Festival Territorial Park [email protected]

Haines Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival Junction www.yukonbluegrass.com Dawson City Commissioner’s Klondike Tea and Ball www.dawsoncity.ca Haines Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay Junction www.kcibr.org

The toughest sled dog race in the world – YG Yukon-wide National Indigenous Peoples’ Day June 21 Inquire in local communities Dawson City Dust 2 Dawson Motorcycle Ride FEBRUARY www.advrider.com Whitehorse The Yukon Arctic Ultra Whitehorse 24 Hours of Light Mountain Bike Festival www.arcticultra.de www.24hoursoflight.ca Whitehorse Available Light Film Festival Whitehorse to Yukon River Quest Canoe and Kayak Race www.yukonfilmsociety.com Dawson City www.yukonriverquest.com Fairbanks/ International Sled Dog Race Whitehorse www.yukonquest.com Whitehorse Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Festival Shake off cabin fever at Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous – R. Armour www.yukonrendezvous.com MARCH Dawson City Trek Over the Top Snowmobile Run www.trekoverthetop.com Dawson City Thaw di Gras Spring Carnival www.dawsoncity.ca Dawson City Percy DeWolfe Memorial Mail Race www.thepercy.com APRIL Dawson City Dawson City International Short Film Festival www.dawsonfilmfest.com

Marsh Lake Celebration of Swans www.env.gov.yk.ca/viewing MAY Faro Crane and Sheep Viewing Festival www.faroyukon.ca

34 First Nations of the Yukon First Nations may be a new term for many visitors. It is used throughout Canada in place of Aboriginals, Natives or Indians. It recognizes First Nations as distinct nations and as the First Peoples of this land.

The Yukon has been inhabited for centuries, holding some of the earliest evidence of the presence of humans in North America. Origin stories tell of the beginning of time when Raven, Earth Mother and other powerful beings made the world safe for people. Oral traditions and archaeological evidence document the ways of Indigenous ancestors on this land for more than 12,000 years.

There are 14 First Nations in the Yukon, each with a unique and vibrant culture, and speaking one of eight languages. Eleven nations have signed self-government agreements, meaning they are responsible for their own resource management, social programs and economic pursuits. In both tourism and visual/performing arts, Yukon First Nations draw inspiration from their land, culture, and history to share their experiences.

Visitors are extended a warm welcome to the First Nations cultural centres and festivals across the Yukon. For more information, visit the Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism Association at www.yfnct.ca.

Experience the excitement of the Adäka Cultural Festival in Whitehorse, the first week of July – YG, C. Archbould JULY Yukon-wide Canada Day July 1 Inquire in local communities Whitehorse Adäka Cultural Festival www.adakafestival.ca

Mayo Mayo Arts Festival www.villageofmayo.ca/events Atlin Atlin Music Festival www.atlinfestival.ca Dawson City Yukon Gold Panning Championships www.dawsoncity.ca Dawson City Dawson City Music Festival www.dcmf.com Yukon-wide Canada’s Parks Day July 20 [email protected] www.yukon.ca Find original artwork and meet local artists by checking out the Art Adventures on Dawson City Moosehide Gathering (bi-annual) Yukon Time guide available at www.yukonartguide.ca – YG, C. Archbould www.trondek.ca Teslin Haa K_usteey Celebration (bi-annual) www.teslintlingitheritage.com/celebration AUGUST Dawson City Discovery Day Celebration www.dawsoncity.ca Party like a Canadian on July 1! Find information about local celebrations across Dawson City Riverside Arts Festival the territory at Visitor Information Centres – YG www.kiac.ca/artsfestival Whitehorse Yukon Culinary Festival www.yukonculinary.ca SEPTEMBER Whitehorse Klondike Trail of ’98 International Road Relay www.klondikeroadrelay.com Keno Keno Gras Festival

Festivals and Events travel yukon.com 35 VISITOR INFORMATION AND CULTURAL CENTRES As you start to explore the wide-open spaces of the Yukon, come see our travel specialists at Yukon and Community Visitor Information Centres for advice, travel tips, road and weather Parks Canada displays in the Da K Cultural Centre – YG information. Visit First Nation Cultural Centres to gain First Nations context and perspective to inform your travels. Get the most out of your Yukon adventure by asking the experts what to see and do in each region. For more information visit travelyukon.com

Open Year-Round Whitehorse Visitor Centre (867) 667-3084, 100 Hanson Street

Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre (867) 456-5322

Open Approximately Early May to Late September Beaver Creek (867) 862-7321, Alaska Highway

Carcross (867) 821-4431, Carcross Information Centre

Whitehorse Visitor Information Centre – YG Carmacks (867) 863-6330, Roadside Information Kiosk (867) 863-5831, Tagé Cho Hudän Interpretive Centre Dawson City (867) 993-5566, Front and King streets

(867) 993-7100 ext 500, Dänojá Zho Cultural Centre Old Crow Yukon Visitor Information Faro (867) 994-2288, Campbell Region Interpretive Centre Centres (operated by Haines Junction (867) 634-2345, located at Da K Cultural Centre Government of Yukon) (867) 634-3300, Da K Cultural Centre, Alaska Highway Community Visitor Information Centres Keno (867) 995-3103, Keno City Mining Museum Tombstone First Nation TerritorialYukon Park Mayo (867) 996-2926, Binet House Cultural Centres Dawson City Old Crow (867) 966-3261, John Tizya Centre Keno Stewart Pelly Crossing (867) 537-3150, Big Jonathan House Crossing Mayo British Beaver Columbia Stewart Crossing, Roadside Information Kiosk Creek Pelly Crossing Alaska, USA NorthwestCarmacks Teslin (867) 390-2550, George Johnston Museum, Territories one kilometre west of Nisutlin Bay Bridge Haines Faro Junction (867) 390-2532 ext 332, Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre Tombstone Territorial Park (867) 667-5648, WHITEHORSE Tombstone Interpretive Centre (867) 993-7714 Carcross (Monday to Thursday; April to October) Watson Lake (867) 536-7469,

junction of Alaska and Robert Campbell highways Teslin Watson Lake 36 READY FOR THE ELEMENTS Northern summers are sunny and warm, but Average Daily Hours of Daylight* the weather can be unpredictable. Even with Yukon’s dry climate, a rain shower is always January 5.5 July 20 possible. Those travelling in the mountains February 8.5 August 16.5 should be prepared with warm clothing. Good walking shoes are a must. March 12 September 13 Northern winters require insulated clothing, April 15 October 10 and layering is a smart strategy. Refer to the May 18.5 November 7.5 chart below and consider packing these key pieces. Winter clothing rentals are also June 21 December 4.5 Parks Canada displays in the Da K Cultural Centre – YG Fishing in Pine Lake – YG, J. Kennedy available through local Yukon tour suppliers. * Yukon is in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) Zone.

What Clothes to Pack WINTER ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ SPRING ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ SUMMER ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ FALL ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Short-Sleeved Long-Sleeved Warm Hat Walking Waterproof Insulated Long Windbreaker Wool Sweater/ Winter Shirts/Shorts Shirts/Pants and Gloves Shoes Boots Boots Underwear or Jacket Fibrefill Vest Coat

Seasons, Temperatures and Sample Activities

Summer (late May–August) Winter (November–March) 5° to 20° C / 40° to 70° F -22° to -5° C / - 8° to 23° F • Touring • Northern lights • Wildlife • Dogsledding • Midnight sun • Snowmobiling • Outdoor soft adventure • Ice fishing

Fall (late August–October) Spring (April–May) -3° to 18° C / 27° to 68° F -5° to 13° C / 22° to 55° F • Touring • Photography • Fall colours • Birdwatching • Wildlife • Wildflowers • Northern lights

The Grizzly Ridge Trail takes you into the heart of the Tombstone Mountains – YG, A. Smith

Fireweed flowers – YG

QUICK YUKON FACTS Caribou population 250,000 Capital Whitehorse Birds 284 species Total Yukon area 482,443 km2 (186,272 mi2) Wildflowers over 1,250 species Population 38,293 (Dec 2016) Artists per capita twice the national average Density 1 resident per 13 km2 Tallest mountain in Canada Mount Logan 5,959 m (19,551 ft) Yukon flower fireweed Longest river Yukon River 3,185 km (1,979 mi) Yukon bird raven Canadian Heritage Rivers Alsek, Bonnet Plume, Yukon gemstone lazulite Thirty-Mile (Yukon), Tatshenshini Yukon tree subalpine fir Highways 4,734 km (2,942 mi) Moose population 70,000

Visitor Information and Cultural Centres travel yukon.com 37 WANT MORE YUKON? Visitors Contact your preferred tour operator Travel trade Visit trade.travelyukon.com

Front cover, the Alaska Highway near Haines Junction, Yukon — N. Lemieux travel yukon.com Back cover, a spectacular display of northern lights illuminates the sky and landscape of the Dempster Highway — R. Postma