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Whitehorse
www.travelyukon.com
Direct flights year-round to Whitehorse
International Airport depart from Vancouver,
Edmonton and Calgary
Seasonally from Toronto, Ottawa via Yellowknife
Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport,
6 km (4 mi.) from downtown
YUKON
AERIAL IMAGE OF FALL COLOURS ON THE DEMPSTER HIGHWAY,
ENGINEER CREEK AND SAPPER HILL • GOVERNMENT OF YUKON
Going to the Most
Unexpected Places
BY JOSEPHINE MATYAS
The people “north of 60” are known for
their warm welcome to visitors who want to
experience and learn about the culture, rooted
in both authentic First Nations traditions and
Klondike Gold Rush history. And they know
how to celebrate, with year-round festivals
and a diverse menu showcasing the Yukon’s
rich background and recreation.
A FULL MENU OF POSSIBILITIES
Winter and summer, the Yukon gleams with
sparkling lakes and rugged mountains—Mount
Logan is Canada’s highest peak. A little winter
weather doesn’t slow down a Yukoner—join
them in snowmobiling, ice fishing, dogsled-
ding and sitting out on a pitch-black night to
watch the “silver dance of the mystic Northern
Talk about a winning combination. Take some of
Canada’s most colourful history—the Klondike
Gold Rush, for starters—and mix in abundant
recreational and cultural opportunities,
outstanding wildlife and pure, scenic beauty. It’s
an irresistible recipe for an authentic and
adventurous style of living. And, happily, the
people of the Yukon make wonderful hosts,
welcoming visitors to share their unique
lifestyle in the land “north of 60.”
Lights,” as described by poet Robert Service.
When the weather warms, there’s canoeing,
kayaking and rafting on lakes and rivers; and
hiking, biking, horse-back riding, camping and
wildlife viewing on dry land. Meet the people—
you’ll find unassuming, unspoiled and
unhurried individuals and communities.
REFUEL YOUR WANDERLUST
A summertime road trip through the Yukon
is high on many bucket lists. The famed
Alaska Highway passes through the western
reaches of the Yukon, a vital link to the
smaller areas of Watson Lake, Teslin,
Whitehorse, Haines Junction and Beaver
Creek. On two wheels or four, it’s a road trip
made in heaven!
THE GREAT YUKON GETAWAY—
YEAR-ROUND
Yukoners know how to embrace the guaran-
teed snow of the season and they savour it
with a host of outdoor activities, eccentric
festivals, world-class races and competi-
tions. Bundle up and jump in for sled dog
mushing experiences, snow sculpture
competitions, snowshoeing, cross-country
skiing and snowmobiling. After a long day,
dip into thermal hot springs.
In the warmer months, the “Land of the
Midnight Sun” means light-filled days and
nights of summer, perfect for enjoying the
outdoors. The June solstice sun doesn’t set in
Dawson City or at the Arctic Circle, so golfing
at midnight or hiking into the wee hours are