Miles Canyon, Basalt canyon along Yukon River near Whitehorse, Canada
The canyon walls display layers of volcanic basalt rock formations stretching over 110 meters in height along the Yukon River passage.
During the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush, the North West Mounted Police established a post to inspect boats navigating through the challenging waters.
First Nations communities used the area called Kwanlin for fishing and hunting activities, maintaining a presence for more than 8,000 years.
The Robert Lowe Suspension Bridge provides access to numerous hiking trails on both sides of the canyon throughout the year.
The construction of Whitehorse Dam in 1958 raised water levels by 10 meters, altering the visibility of geological formations.
Location: Yukon
GPS coordinates: 60.66611,-135.03434
Latest update: March 28, 2025 06:44
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
108.5 km
White Pass
116.1 km
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
135.5 km
Tagish Lake
116.6 km
Takhini Hot Springs
29.5 km
SS Klondike
5.3 km
Yukon Legislative Building
5.7 km
Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre
5.3 km
Porcupine, Alaska
153.8 km
Schwatka Lake
2.1 km
Chilkoot Trail and Dyea Site
115.8 km
Captain William Moore Bridge
120.7 km
Whitehorse trolley
6.3 km
Ibex Valley
38.4 km
Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve
150.2 km
Yukon Arts Centre
9.9 km
Taiya River
120 km
Whitehorse West
6.2 km
Skagway Historic District and White Pass
127.9 km
MacBride Museum of Yukon History
6.2 km
Atlin/A Téix'gi Aan Tlein Provincial Park
145.6 km
Aishihik River
115.5 km
Cariboo Crossing Trading Post
55.5 km
Dezadeash River
105 km
Old Log Church Museum
5.9 km
Skagway Museum
135.6 km
The Old Fire Hall
6 km
Laughton Glacier
129.1 kmReviews
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