The Yukon Territory contains natural areas and historical sites away from main routes. From sand dunes to canyons, gold rush towns and national parks in northern Canada. The region features natural phenomena like Emerald Lake, hot springs and glacier landscapes alongside museums and gold rush era historical sites.
Carcross, Yukon, Canada
Sand deposit measuring 2.6 square kilometers formed by glacial sediments during the last ice age, containing sand dunes among pine trees.
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Natural canyon formed by the Yukon River cutting through basalt rock walls rising 50 meters above the water, surrounded by pine forests.
Dawson City, Yukon, Canada
Museum displaying mining equipment, photographs and artifacts from the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush period in the former territorial administration building.
Tombstone Mountains, Yukon, Canada
Protected area spanning 2,200 square kilometers featuring mountains, permafrost formations and valleys supporting diverse arctic and subarctic plant species.
Keno City, Yukon, Canada
The museum contains artifacts, equipment, photographs and documents from silver mines that operated in this region between 1919 and 1989.
Southern Lakes, Yukon, Canada
The lake's green color comes from light reflecting off white calcium carbonate deposits on the bottom, created by limestone erosion.
Dawson City, Yukon, Canada
This preserved steamboat transported silver, lead and zinc ore on the Stewart and Yukon Rivers between 1922 and 1951.
Yukon River, near Minto, Yukon, Canada
Four rock pillars divide the Yukon River into five narrow channels, creating complex river currents that challenged historical river navigation.
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The northernmost national park in Canada spans 10,000 square kilometers of tundra and provides habitat for grizzlies, wolves and caribou herds.
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Built in 1900, this structure displays religious objects and documents from the first Anglican missionaries in Yukon.
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
The museum documents the region during the last ice age with fossils, artifacts and replicas of prehistoric animals.
Yukon River, Yukon, Canada
The 19th-century trading post contains restored buildings and shows the history of cooperation between traders and indigenous peoples.
Montague, Yukon, Canada
This early 1900s rest station contains original structures where gold rush travelers stopped between Dawson City and Whitehorse.
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
The mineral springs maintain a temperature of 36 degrees Celsius year-round and contain high concentrations of calcium, magnesium and iron.
Dawson City, Yukon, Canada
One of the largest wooden hull dredges in North America, exemplifying the engineering feats of gold mining.
Old Crow, Yukon, Canada
A remote Vuntut Gwitchin community rich in cultural heritage, situated along the Porcupine River.
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The observation point on Dempster Highway offers a 360-degree view of the peaks and valleys in the region.
Tuktoyaktuk, Yukon, Canada
An area containing 1350 geological formations of frozen earth mounds rising from the permafrost.
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The park spans 21,980 square kilometers and contains Mount Logan at 5,959 meters and the Saint Elias Mountains.
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Built in 1898, the railroad extends 177 kilometers and climbs an elevation of 873 meters.
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This 550-kilometer road connects Alaska to Yukon, following the historical path of gold miners to Dawson City.
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The 200-meter structure crosses the Tutshi River at 17 meters height with observation platforms above the canyon.
Watson Lake, Yukon, Canada
Over 80000 signs from different countries decorate this site, founded in 1942 by Carl K. Lindley.
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
The museum displays 40000 objects related to the territory's history, from the gold rush to the development of Whitehorse capital.
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The natural area in northern Yukon protects arctic tundra and serves as a migration route for caribou herds.
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The lake within Kluane National Park is surrounded by mountains and provides opportunities for hiking and paddling.
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The mountain road runs along ridges between Yukon and Alaska with views over both regions.
Dawson City, Yukon, Canada
The center documents Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in history and traditions through exhibitions and cultural programs.
Minto, Yukon, Canada
One of the few remaining suspension bridges in Yukon, presenting scenic views over the Stewart River.
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Once a thriving small town during the gold rush era, now an evocative historical site near the confluence of the Yukon and Fortymile Rivers.
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Stunning subarctic lake surrounded by mountains, providing habitat for a variety of species and traditional hunting grounds.
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Showcasing Yukon artistry through performance arts, exhibitions, and community programs.