Yukon

northern-canada · wilderness · gold-rush-history

Canada's corner piece. Yukon is tucked into the far northwestern corner of Canada, squeezed between British Columbia, Alaska, and the Northwest Territories. It's the smallest territory by land area, but it's still bigger than most U.S. states.

Freezing frontier home. Only about 48,000 people live in Yukon, making it one of the least crowded places in Canada. The capital, Whitehorse, is the largest city in all of northern Canada, yet it has a small-town feel with outdoor adventure at every corner.

Mountains and wilderness. Yukon is covered in rugged mountains, thick forests, and pristine rivers that seem untouched by time. It's one of the last great wilderness areas on Earth, where you can still find wild animals roaming free.

Aurora borealis home. The northern lights dance across Yukon's dark winter skies in shimmering waves of green, purple, and pink. People travel from all over the world just to watch this natural light show.

Gold rush legacy. During the Klondike Gold Rush in the 1890s, thousands of adventurers rushed to Yukon to find their fortune in the frozen streams. That exciting history still shapes the territory's spirit of exploration and adventure today.