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Travel | September 25, 2009

Travel to the Yukon: Hotels, attractions and things to do

Lori Henry's photo
Vancouver Hotels Examiner
Bove Island in the Yukon, Canada.
Bove Island in the Yukon, Canada. Photo by L Henry.

Traveling in the Yukon Territory, Canada is a wonderful way to see untamed wilderness and much wildlife. Road trips are as common as coming upon a picture perfect photo while driving along the few highways.

Here is a list of articles that will help plan a trip to this unique and wild part of Canada.

 Klondike Gold Rush Era Main Street in Whitehorse, Yukon (Canada).

Whitehorse, the capital city:

All flights arrive in Whitehorse, where Yukon adventures begin.
 Emerald Lake in the Yukon, Canada.

 Wilderness camping, hiking and backcountry trip tips:

Get out of the city and into the vast wilderness that makes up the territory.
 Beaver Creek Dinner Theatre at the Westmark Hotel in the Yukon, Canada.

 The small but charming community of Beaver Creek:

Not much more than a stopping point on the highway, the town has created nightly entertainment at the Westmark hotel.
 Mount Logan in Kluane National Park in the Yukon, Canada.

 Kathleen Lake in Kluane National Park:

Go out for a boat tour on Kathleen Lake, hire a fishing guide to navigate through Mud Lake and take in views of Mount Logan from a helicopter ride.
 Fraser Station, BC for the Whitepass & Yukon Railway in the Yukon, Canada.

 Whitepass & Yukon Railway route to Skagway, Alaska:

This historical train route covers the Klondike gold rush history and breathtaking scenery. It ends up in Skagway, Alaska.
 Kathleen Lake near Haines Junction in Kluane National Park, Yukon (Canada).

 Haines Junction and Kluane National Park:

This town is the gateway to Kluane National Park and has the most amenities to base a trip from.
 Downtown Hotel (Sour Toe Cocktail) in Dawson City, Yukon (Canada).

 The incomparable Dawson City:

Sit down with the locals, walk down dirt streets lined with Klondike gold rush-era buildings and spend the evening at Canada’s very first casino.
 Bend Sinister Performs at the Dawson City Music Festival in the Yukon, Canada.

 Fun loving Dawson City Music Festival:

Join the hundreds of fans at this fantastic musical event that fills up the city every summer. [coming soon]
 The Yukon Book by Pat & Baiba Morrow, Canada.

 Read the gorgeously photographed book, The Yukon:

Pat & Baiba Morrow give a wonderful glimpse into the territory with insider’s stories and stunning full-page photos.

 

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  • Pauline 2 years ago
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    I just recently subscribed to your articles, so this was a useful way to catch up on some I missed.

  • Lori- Canada Tavel Examiner 2 years ago
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    That's great, Pauline. Thanks for subscribing. I hope this article gives a good overview of things to do in the Yukon.

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