Highlights

We offer something for every client, whether it’s marveling at the Northern Lights, experiencing the Midnight Sun, or hitting the road on an iconic drive. Visitors can also explore our Klondike Gold Rush history, enjoy our rich heritage and culture, or disconnect from the world for a while in our stunning wilderness.

Northern Lights

The thrill of seeing the Northern Lights for the first – or even hundredth – time is one that stays with you for life.

The experience tends to leave people scrambling for words to really capture how they feel. A few we often hear include surreal, mesmerizing, enchanting, captivating and (we particularly like this one) life-changing.

In an era of technology where most of the mysteries of life have been explained by science, the spectacle of the Northern Lights is something that still maintains a sense of magic and wonder.

Every show is different and all of them are sheer magic. There’s next to no light pollution here and our dark, star-filled skies provide the perfect backdrop for the Northern Lights’ magical dance.

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Midnight Sun

This is the land of the midnight sun - where on the summer solstice (June 21) the sun doesn’t set above the Arctic Circle. Throughout the Yukon, from late May to early August, the long, light-ﬁlled days of summer are perfect for touring, hiking and paddling adventures as well as for spotting the Yukon’s abundant wildlife. Heading outdoors at midnight for a walk, ﬁshing or golﬁng—just because you can—is part of the fun.

Klondike Gold Rush

In 1896, a few prospectors discovered gold along a creek near Dawson City, triggering the largest human stampede in history - the Klondike Gold Rush. Within two years thousands of miners had struggled over the mountains through the Chilkoot Pass, built boats by hand and ﬂoated them northward down the Yukon River to Dawson City. Today’s adventurers can follow the historic Trail of ’98 from Skagway, Alaska to Dawson City, visiting colourful northern towns bursting with heritage sites and attractions.

Heritage and Culture

Yukoners celebrate a rich history and a dynamic arts culture, and our vast northern landscapes ﬁgure prominently in storytelling and art. The culture of the Yukon’s First Nations people evolved over millennia into the rich tapestry of dialects, arts, crafts, cuisines and practices that we enjoy today. From festivals to galleries to dozens of museums, historic sites, and interpretive and cultural centres, the Yukon’s stories are brought to life for visitors in many different ways.

Wilderness and Wildlife

From broad uninhabited valleys to crystal-clear rivers and endless mountain peaks, more than 80 percent of the Yukon landmass is wilderness. Its home to more than 250,000 caribou, 70,000 moose, 22,000 mountain sheep, 6,000 grizzly bears and 284 species of birds … and just over 37,000 humans. If you have clients with a passion for animals, they’ll find them here in one of the world’s last frontiers.

Iconic Drives

With scenic drives into all corners of the Yukon, this is a road-touring paradise for cars, RVs or motorcycles. The Yukon has a network of highways that rank among the world’s premier driving adventures. We also have an exhilarating combination of postcard scenery, heritage sites and cultural attractions. Just beyond the dashboard are inviting towns, campgrounds and countless adventures. This is a land of friendly characters and expanses of untouched wilderness.