Klondike Highway, Highway between Skagway, Alaska and Dawson City, Canada.
The Klondike Highway stretches 708 kilometers through British Columbia and Yukon, connecting the port of Skagway to the northern settlements of Canada.
Starting as a basic trail during the 1898 gold rush, the road underwent major developments in the 1950s and received its current designation as Highway 2 in 1978.
Local residents maintain the tradition of identifying their locations using mile measurements instead of kilometer markers, preserving the historical distance reference system.
The highway serves as the primary transportation route for mining trucks and commercial vehicles, requiring careful preparation for remote sections with limited service stations.
The Captain William Moore Bridge, constructed in 1976, marks a critical engineering achievement that enabled the completion of this vital transportation link.
Location: Skagway
Location: Yukon
GPS coordinates: 59.54476,-135.20805
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:16
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.
Chilkoot Trail
17 km
White Pass
9.7 km
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
11.5 km
Tagish Lake
59.4 km
Muir Glacier
82.7 km
Fort William H. Seward
37.8 km
Porcupine, Alaska
59.8 km
Eldred Rock Light
63.8 km
Chilkoot Trail and Dyea Site
10.7 km
Captain William Moore Bridge
4.5 km
Davidson Glacier
52.8 km
Llewellyn Glacier
81.9 km
Hammer Museum (Haines, AK)
37 km
Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve
41.4 km
Taiya River
9 km
Skagway Historic District and White Pass
3.1 km
Atlin/A Téix'gi Aan Tlein Provincial Park
81.8 km
Riggs Glacier
72.1 km
Point Sherman Light
76.9 km
Haines Borough Public Library
37 km
Tsirku River
58.1 km
Cariboo Crossing Trading Post
77.7 km
Meade Glacier
46.5 km
Skagway Museum
11.5 km
Mount Emmerich
48.1 km
Mount Rice
64.4 km
Laughton Glacier
6.7 km
White Pass & Yukon Railroad Bridge
7.6 kmReviews
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