Best of Yukon

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.

Yukon Essentials — Map

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Miles Canyon Suspension Bridge

Spans the Yukon River where basaltic lava flows once narrowed the channel. It provides access to hiking trails and views of the turquoise water.

Dlogic / CC BY 3.0

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SS Klondike

A restored sternwheeler on the banks of the Yukon River in Whitehorse. It served as a freight vessel between Whitehorse and Dawson City until 1955.

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Midnight Dome

A viewpoint overlooking Dawson City, the Yukon River, and the Klondike Valley. Named for the midnight sun visible during the summer solstice.

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Dredge No.4

A massive wooden-hulled bucketline dredge used for industrial gold mining on Bonanza Creek. It is one of the largest of its kind in North America.

Mr. David Sinson, NOAA, Office of… / Public domain

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Mount Saint Elias

Mount Saint Elias, the second-highest mountain in both Canada and the United States, stands on the Yukon and Alaska border about 26 miles…

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Kluane National Park Visitor Centre

Located in Haines Junction, this center features exhibits on the park's glaciers, wildlife, and the culture of the Southern Tutchone people.

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Jack London Interpretive Centre

Features the original cabin of author Jack London and a museum detailing his time in the Klondike during the 1897 Gold Rush.

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Hubbard Glacier

A massive tidewater glacier located in Kluane National Park and Reserve. It is over 120 kilometers long and remains actively advancing.

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Lake Laberge Territorial Park

A park on the shores of the lake made famous by Robert Service's poem "The Cremation of Sam McGee." It offers camping and boat launches.

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Diamond Tooth Gertie's Gambling Hall

Canada’s oldest gambling hall, operating since 1971. It features casino games and period-style can-can floor shows inspired by the Gold Rush era.

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Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre

A cultural hub celebrating the history of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in people. It includes exhibitions, films, and a gift shop featuring local First Nations art.

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Robert Service's Cabin

The two-room log cabin where poet Robert Service lived from 1909 to 1912. It contains original artifacts and period furnishings from his time in Dawson City.

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Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre

A cultural hub in Whitehorse on the banks of the Yukon River, showcasing the heritage of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation through art and storytelling.

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