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YT 82 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." 45,597 Whitehorse www.travelyukon.com Direct flights year-round to Whitehorse International Airport depart from Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary Seasonally from Toronto, Ottawa and Yellowknife Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, 6 km (4 mi.) from downtown BY JOSEPHINE MATYAS NORTHERN LIGHTS/AURORA BOREALIS, YUKON • SHUTTERSTOCK/NICKOLAS WARNER 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