Start planning your adventure today!
By / Jessica Kirby
Rich living-history, unique geography, and stunning scenery. The Yukon is out of this world, and this summer is your chance to find out why. While planning to take in all of the exciting activities and experiences the conference planning committee has in store in Whitehorse, be sure to take a moment to think about how to spend the extra time you’ll be booking in Yukon—you are booking extra time, right?
Yukon’s recreational, adventure, and cultural experiences make it unlike any other place in Canada. Whether your jam is paddling a river, hiking a trail, cycling a bike, panning for gold, immersing in Indigenous culture, or sipping and sampling incredible food, there is something for you in this incredible corner of Canada’s north.
Yukon is divided into eight regions—Whitehorse, Klondike, Northern & Arctic, Silver Trail, Campbell, Liard, Southern Lakes, and Kluane—and each offers a little something different.
Whitehorse is Yukon’s capital, with abundant cultural and adventure opportunities, some of which you will experience through conference activities. This is also an excellent home base for road trips to some of Yukon’s other regions.
Klondike, for example, is home to Dawson City, a must-see Yukon stop where you can experience the thrill of the gold rush with plenty of historic experiences. It is also a wonderful place to connect with the deep-rooted First Nations cultures.
The midnight sun shines brighter the farther north you go, so don’t overlook the Northern & Arctic region, which is home to a dramatic landscape, five protected wilderness parks, Canada’s only road to the arctic Circle, and the gateway to the Arctic Ocean.
Silver Trail offers plenty of room to move as you discover a tucked-away arts scene, spot marmots whistling about your arrival, paddle a historic river, or log some miles on your mountain bike.
The unspoiled Campbell Region includes thrilling wildlife viewing opportunities, an iconic mine site, and photo ops galore. Prepare to drive long stretches without seeing another vehicle and have roadside rest areas all to yourself.
If you are heading to Liard, you’ll want to kick off in Watson Lake at the Sign Post Forest, a miniature maze of nearly 100,000 signs tacked on to towering signposts, listing locations around the world alongside their distances from the Yukon. Leave time to check out service sand attractions in this friendly little town.
In Southern Lakes you can discover a tiny desert (possibly the world’s smallest at 1.6 km2), cold-water lakes, and warm-hearted communities. Drive the Southern Lakes Loop to experience an interconnected group of lakes, endless outdoor recreation. and deep pockets of history and culture.
And Kluane Country is home to Canada’s highest peak, powerful glaciers, large mammals, and a few tiny towns. In the summer, it comes alive with sunshine, songbirds, and wildflowers, but it’s also home to ancient ice fields, enormous glaciers, and massive mountains.
Today’s the day to start planning! Plan your road trips, side trips, and Yukon explorations at travelyukon.com
