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Going to the Most
Unexpected Places
Talk about a winning combination. Take some of
Canada's most colourful history—the Klondike
Gold Rush, for starters—and mix in abundant
recreational and cultural opportunities, outstanding
wildlife and pure, scenic beauty. It's an irresistible
recipe for an authentic and adventurous style of
living. And, happily, the people of the Yukon make
wonderful hosts, welcoming visitors to share their
unique lifestyle in the land "north of 60."
42,982
Whitehorse
www.travelyukon.com
Direct flights year-round to
Whitehorse International Airport
depart from Vancouver, Edmonton,
Calgary and Yellowknife
Seasonally from Toronto and Ottawa
Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International
Airport, 6 km (4 mi.) from downtown
BY JOSEPHINE MATYAS
CANOEING, MILES CANYON • GOVERNMENT OF YUKON/CATHIE ARCHBOULD
The people "north of 60" are known for
their warm welcome to visitors who want to
experience and learn about the culture, rooted
in both authentic First Nations traditions and
Klondike Gold Rush history. And they know
how to celebrate, with year-round festivals
and a diverse menu showcasing the Yukon's
rich background and recreation.
A FULL MENU OF POSSIBILITIES
Winter and summer, the Yukon gleams with
sparkling lakes and rugged mountains—
Mount Logan is Canada's highest peak. A
little winter weather doesn't slow down a
Yukoner—join them in snowmobiling, ice
fishing, dogsledding and sitting out on a
pitch-black night to watch the "silver dance
of the mystic Northern Lights," as described
by poet Robert Service. When the weather
warms, there's canoeing, kayaking and
rafting on lakes and rivers; and hiking,
biking, horseback riding, camping and
wildlife viewing on dry land. Meet the
people—you'll find unassuming, unspoiled
and unhurried individuals and communities.
YUKON
