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2017 TRAVEL GUIDE TO CANADA

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To mark Canada's 150 th anniversary, Music Yukon is spearheading "Our North: a Pan-Territorial Celebration," bringing together performers and artists to celebrate the art of Canada's North and share it with all Canadians ( www.musicyukon.com). CITY LIGHTS Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon, gained its name from the roiling White Horse Rapids on the Yukon River. Whitehorse is the urban heart of the territory, with historic and heritage sites, a vibrant arts locale, and a wide range of dining and accommodation choices ( www.travelyukon.com). Quirky and historic Dawson City preserves its storied Gold Rush past with false-fronted buildings, rustic log cabins, can-can dancing and a frontier energy. Downtown Dawson is designated a national historic site ( www.dawsoncity.ca ). THE GREAT OUTDOORS In the Yukon's unspoiled wilderness, outdoor enthusiasts can explore on foot or by mountain bike, or retrace the prospec- tors' footsteps by hiking the challenging Chilkoot Trail. Angle for trophy fish in a northern glacier-fed lake or climb a mountain. Go heli-hiking or heli-skiing, kayaking, canoeing or rafting part of the Yukon River—Canada's second longest. The Yukon, home to some of the most renowned rivers in Canada, is a paddler's dreamscape. In addition to the Yukon and Klondike rivers, the territory has four Canadian Heritage Rivers: the Alsek, Thirty Mile, Tatshenshini and Bonnet Plume. These ribbons of water offer challenging whitewater to flat waters, with outstanding opportunities to observe wildlife. Anglers come from around the world to experience some of Canada's best fishing for lake trout, northern pike, Arctic grayling, rainbow trout and salmon in the Yukon's pristine lakes and rivers. Experienced guides can create a day of superb fishing in remote waters where you can really get away from it all. Spectators cheer on mushers in the famous 1,609-km (1,000-mi.) Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race ( www. yukonquest.com ). Visitors can mush their own team on one-hour to multi-day dog- sledding adventures just minutes from Whitehorse ( www.skyhighwilderness.com ). Yukon Wild, a group of professional adventure travel companies, holds year-round trips with experienced local guides and equipment. Activities range from fishing, hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, horseback riding or rafting, to dogsledding, snowshoeing, skiing and snowmobiling ( www.yukonwild.com ). HERITAGE AND CULTURE When the news of "Gold!" echoed from the Klondike, tens of thousands of gold seekers set off, lured by dreams of riches. The histo- ry of the Gold Rush is still at the hub of many Yukon experiences. The Dawson City Museum is the perfect spot to learn about the town at the heart of the Gold Rush ( www.dawsonmuseum.ca ). QUICK FACT MOOSE OUTNUMBER YUKONERS 2:1 AND CARIBOU OUTNUMBER YUKONERS 6:1. ©Yukon Archives, Claude and Mary Tidd fonds, 77/19, #7127 Where history is made by hand Discover the very best of Yukon's history, art and culture at our heritage attractions. Over 20 unique experiences, including museums, cultural centres, interpretive centres and historic sites. Find the one nearest you today at heritageyukon.ca YT 143

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