Yukon Holidays 2025 & 2026
Discover the untamed wilderness and frontier spirit of The Yukon on your next holiday. Immerse yourself in pristine National Parks, stay in historic gold rush towns and witness the mesmerising aurora borealis dancing across vast northern skies.
Where is The Yukon?
Located in Canada’s northwest corner, the Yukon Territory borders Alaska to the west, British Columbia to the south, and the Northwest Territories to the east. Covering over 480,000 square kilometres, The Yukon is home to less than 40,000 people, making it one of North America’s last true frontiers.
What is the best way to travel to The Yukon?
Most international visitors fly into Whitehorse, the territorial capital, with connecting flights from Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton.
The legendary Alaska Highway offers a spectacular driving route from British Columbia, for those seeking a true road trip adventure.
When is the best time to visit The Yukon?
The summer months of June through August offer long daylight hours (including the famous midnight sun), comfortable temperatures, and full access to attractions and wilderness areas.
September brings spectacular autumn colours and the first opportunities to view the Northern Lights. Winter (November to March) offers magical snow-covered landscapes and regular Northern Lights displays, though visitors should be prepared for extreme cold.
How long to spend in The Yukon?
We recommend spending at least 7 to 10 days to experience The Yukon’s highlights. In this time you could explore Whitehorse, drive the scenic Klondike Highway to historic Dawson City, and venture into magnificent Kluane National Park.
With two weeks in The Yukon, you can add more remote destinations like Tombstone Territorial Park, or follow the Silver Trail to Mayo and Keno City.
What can you expect from a Yukon holiday?
The Yukon offers a genuine wilderness experience with modern comforts. Expect friendly locals with fascinating frontier stories, uncrowded natural attractions, and a profound sense of space and silence rarely found elsewhere. Wildlife encounters are common, with opportunities to spot bears, moose, caribou, and numerous other species in their natural habitat.
How do you plan a Yukon road trip?
Hiring a car or motorhome is the easiest way to explore The Yukon. Our top five scenic driving routes in the Yukon are:
- Klondike Highway – an historic 535 km route between Whitehorse and Dawson City that follows the path of gold rush stampeders along beautiful river valleys and over spectacular mountain passes
- Dempster Highway – Canada’s only public road to cross the Arctic Circle, this 736 km epic journey traverses multiple mountain ranges and ecological zones to reach Inuvik in the Northwest Territories
- Alaska Highway – built during WWII, this legendary highway stretches from Dawson Creek, British Columbia, to Delta Junction, Alaska, with the section through The Yukon famed for its mountain vistas and wildlife viewing
- Haines Highway – a 244 km route from Haines Junction to Haines, Alaska, passing through the St. Elias Mountains and Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park
- The Silver Trail – a less-travelled 112 km route leading to the historic silver mining communities of Mayo and Keno City
What wildlife can you see in The Yukon?
The Yukon’s vast wilderness provides habitat for an impressive array of North American wildlife. The territory is home to approximately 70% of Canada’s grizzly bear population, along with black bears, wolves, and wolverines. Massive herds of caribou undertake epic migrations across the tundra, while moose, The Yukon’s official animal, can often be spotted near lakes and wetlands.
Mountain areas are home to Dall sheep, mountain goats, and the elusive lynx, while rivers teem with salmon during seasonal runs. Birdwatchers will delight with over 200 species recorded in the territory, including golden eagles, trumpeter swans, and the iconic raven, which is central to many First Nations stories.
Planning a Yukon holiday
Whether you want to pan for gold in Dawson City’s creeks, hike through the jagged peaks of Tombstone Territorial Park, or simply relax in natural hot springs while watching for the Northern Lights, our Canada Experts are on hand to help you plan your perfect Yukon holiday.
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