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Yukon

Region · 🇨🇦 Canada
Population 40,232
Area 480,842 km²
Time zone America/Whitehorse
Official website yukon.ca
Yukon

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Yukon Essentials

Explore the rugged landscapes and pioneer history of Canada’s northern frontier. This selection features iconic Gold Rush landmarks like the SS Klondike sternwheeler and Dredge No. 4, alongside the literary legacy of Robert Service and Jack London in Dawson City. Natural highlights include the massive Hubbard Glacier in Kluane National Park and the basaltic cliffs of Miles Canyon. Cultural centers in Whitehorse and Dawson City provide insight into the heritage of the Kwanlin Dün and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nations.

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Yukon's Natural Wonders

The Saint Elias Mountains in the Yukon territory contain some of North America's most significant geological features. This collection highlights the region's massive icefields and high-altitude peaks, including Mount Saint Elias and Mount Lucania. The list features extensive valley glaciers like the Donjek and Lowell, which have historically shaped the landscape through surges and river blockages. These sites represent a wilderness of tidewater glaciers, alpine lakes, and the largest non-polar icefield in the world.

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Yukon Parks & Campgrounds

This collection features Yukon's diverse territorial parks and campgrounds, ranging from the jagged peaks of Tombstone Mountain to the historic basalt cliffs of Miles Canyon. It includes sites along the Klondike and Alaska Highways, offering access to glacial lakes and rivers significant to the Gold Rush. Highlights include Congdon Creek on Kluane Lake and Snag Junction, located near the site of North America's lowest recorded temperature. These locations provide infrastructure for hiking, paddling, and exploring the subarctic wilderness.

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Yukon Aviation Gateways

These aviation hubs are the lifelines of Yukon, connecting the capital of Whitehorse to remote northern outposts and historic gold-mining regions. The network includes international entries like Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International and vital community links like Old Crow, Yukon’s only year-round fly-in settlement. Several facilities, such as Watson Lake, were established as part of the World War II Northwest Staging Route. These airports provide critical access for tourism in Kluane National Park, mining operations in the Klondike, and essential supplies for isolated communities.

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Historic Sites of the Yukon

This collection documents the Yukon’s evolution from indigenous ancestral lands to the height of the Klondike Gold Rush. It features the SS Klondike sternwheeler in Whitehorse, the massive industrial machinery of Dredge No. 4, and the Tr'ochek fishing site, which preserves the heritage of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in. Visitors can explore the literary history of Jack London in Dawson City, indigenous traditions at Da Ku Cultural Center, and the remnants of boomtowns like Silver City and Yukon Crossing.

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Yukon — Map

Yukon — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • -11° (feels like -16°) · extremes -35°–1°
  • -18° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 6 hours of daylight

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • -7° (feels like -12°) · extremes -30°–1°
  • -16° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 9 hours of daylight

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • -4° (feels like -9°) · extremes -28°–3°
  • -14° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 11 hours of daylight

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 2° (feels like -2°) · extremes -17°–8°
  • -7° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 14 hours of daylight

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 7°) · extremes -3°–19°
  • 1° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate
  • 17 hours of daylight

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 2°–23°
  • 7° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate
  • 19 hours of daylight

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 5°–25°
  • 9° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate
  • 18 hours of daylight

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 4°–24°
  • 8° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 16 hours of daylight

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 8°) · extremes -1°–16°
  • 3° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low
  • 13 hours of daylight

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 3° (feels like -1°) · extremes -13°–9°
  • -4° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 10 hours of daylight

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • -7° (feels like -12°) · extremes -27°–2°
  • -14° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 7 hours of daylight

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • -10° (feels like -15°) · extremes -31°–1°
  • -17° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 5 hours of daylight

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Canadian Dollar CAD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
911
Electricity
Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz
Languages
English, French
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+1
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Tours & Activities

Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Yukon
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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