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Remote natural areas and historic sites in Yukon

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.

Former Glacial Sand Deposit
Former Glacial Sand Deposit

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.

Miles Canyon
Miles Canyon

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 Museum
Dawson City Museum

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 Territorial Park
Tombstone Territorial Park

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 Mining Museum
Keno City Mining Museum

Keno City, Yukon, Canada

The museum contains artifacts, equipment, photographs and documents from silver mines that operated in this region between 1919 and 1989.

Emerald Lake
Emerald Lake

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.

SS Keno National Historic Site
SS Keno National Historic Site

Dawson City, Yukon, Canada

This preserved steamboat transported silver, lead and zinc ore on the Stewart and Yukon Rivers between 1922 and 1951.

Five Finger Rapids
Five Finger Rapids

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.

Ivvavik National Park
Ivvavik National Park

Yukon, Canada

The northernmost national park in Canada spans 10,000 square kilometers of tundra and provides habitat for grizzlies, wolves and caribou herds.

Old Log Church Museum
Old Log Church Museum

Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

Built in 1900, this structure displays religious objects and documents from the first Anglican missionaries in Yukon.

Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre
Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre

Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

The museum documents the region during the last ice age with fossils, artifacts and replicas of prehistoric animals.

Fort Selkirk Historic Site
Fort Selkirk Historic Site

Yukon River, Yukon, Canada

The 19th-century trading post contains restored buildings and shows the history of cooperation between traders and indigenous peoples.

Montague Roadhouse Site
Montague Roadhouse Site

Montague, Yukon, Canada

This early 1900s rest station contains original structures where gold rush travelers stopped between Dawson City and Whitehorse.

Takhini Mineral Springs
Takhini Mineral Springs

Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

The mineral springs maintain a temperature of 36 degrees Celsius year-round and contain high concentrations of calcium, magnesium and iron.

The Dredge No. 4 National Historic Site
The Dredge No. 4 National Historic Site

Dawson City, Yukon, Canada

One of the largest wooden hull dredges in North America, exemplifying the engineering feats of gold mining.

Old Crow Village
Old Crow Village

Old Crow, Yukon, Canada

A remote Vuntut Gwitchin community rich in cultural heritage, situated along the Porcupine River.

Tombstone Mountain Viewpoint
Tombstone Mountain Viewpoint

Yukon, Canada

The observation point on Dempster Highway offers a 360-degree view of the peaks and valleys in the region.

Pingo Canadian Landmark
Pingo Canadian Landmark

Tuktoyaktuk, Yukon, Canada

An area containing 1350 geological formations of frozen earth mounds rising from the permafrost.

Kluane National Park and Reserve
Kluane National Park and Reserve

Yukon, Canada

The park spans 21,980 square kilometers and contains Mount Logan at 5,959 meters and the Saint Elias Mountains.

White Pass & Yukon Route Railway
White Pass & Yukon Route Railway

Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

Built in 1898, the railroad extends 177 kilometers and climbs an elevation of 873 meters.

Klondike Highway
Klondike Highway

Yukon, Canada

This 550-kilometer road connects Alaska to Yukon, following the historical path of gold miners to Dawson City.

Yukon Suspension Bridge
Yukon Suspension Bridge

Yukon, Canada

The 200-meter structure crosses the Tutshi River at 17 meters height with observation platforms above the canyon.

The Sign Post Forest
The Sign Post Forest

Watson Lake, Yukon, Canada

Over 80000 signs from different countries decorate this site, founded in 1942 by Carl K. Lindley.

MacBride Museum of Yukon History
MacBride Museum of Yukon History

Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

The museum displays 40000 objects related to the territory's history, from the gold rush to the development of Whitehorse capital.

Vuntut National Park
Vuntut National Park

Yukon, Canada

The natural area in northern Yukon protects arctic tundra and serves as a migration route for caribou herds.

Kathleen Lake
Kathleen Lake

Yukon, Canada

The lake within Kluane National Park is surrounded by mountains and provides opportunities for hiking and paddling.

Top of the World Highway
Top of the World Highway

Yukon, Canada

The mountain road runs along ridges between Yukon and Alaska with views over both regions.

Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre
Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre

Dawson City, Yukon, Canada

The center documents Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in history and traditions through exhibitions and cultural programs.

Minto Bridges
Minto Bridges

Minto, Yukon, Canada

One of the few remaining suspension bridges in Yukon, presenting scenic views over the Stewart River.

The Forty Mile Site
The Forty Mile Site

Yukon, Canada

Once a thriving small town during the gold rush era, now an evocative historical site near the confluence of the Yukon and Fortymile Rivers.

Aishihik Lake
Aishihik Lake

Yukon, Canada

Stunning subarctic lake surrounded by mountains, providing habitat for a variety of species and traditional hunting grounds.

The Yukon Arts Centre
The Yukon Arts Centre

Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

Showcasing Yukon artistry through performance arts, exhibitions, and community programs.

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