Yukon
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Yukon
A holiday in Canada's Yukon is truly a Larger Than Life experience.
The size of Germany, Switzerland and Austria combined - whether it's trekking into Kluane National Park and Reserve, a canoe expedition down the Yukon River, or the ultimate road trip on the Dempster, Alaska or Top of the World highways, you’re sure to find plenty of wide-open spaces, stunning scenery and countless species of wildlife.
But just because you’re taking a break from civilisation doesn’t mean you’re removed from it. Whitehorse, the Yukon’s capital - known as the Wilderness City - is tucked into a mountain range on the banks of the Yukon River and intersected by the Alaska and Klondike Highways. It’s home to a vibrant arts community, great restaurants, buzzing coffee houses, glitzy galleries – all within a short drive of pristine wilderness. Set at the confluence of the Yukon and Klondike Rivers, Dawson City was the centre of the Klondike Gold Rush. These days the town is a designated National Historic Site and you can wander along unpaved streets, down wooden boardwalks and past log cabins and false-fronted buildings. There is a rich cultural life here with many people finding Dawson the perfect place for expression. Enjoy the off-beat, colourful vibe of Dawson City, the low key ambience of Whitehorse, and the unique character of Yukon’s many smaller villages.
