Alaska Highway
Visited: August 2023 / September 2023 – 6 days
The Alaska Highway was constructed in 1942 to connect the contiguous United States with Alaska to provide defence support during World War II. It was initially 2,700km in length, but has been improved and paved over the years and currently stretches 2,232km. It starts in Dawson Creek, British Columbia and ends in Delta Junction, Alaska. It is considered one of the most scenic drives in North America and provides plenty of opportunities to enjoy the wilderness and wildlife.
Dawson Creek to Haines Junction – August 2023 , 4 days
Whitehorse to Dawson Creek – September 2023, 2 days
Dawson City
Visited: September 2023 – 2 days
Dawson City is located along the Yukon River. It is famous for being the centre of the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 1890s. It was also once the capital of the Yukon before being moved to Whitehorse in 1953 following the completion of the Alaska Highway. Dawson City contains many historic buildings and a few museums to give a sense of what life was like during the largest gold rush in Canadian history.
Kluane National Park and Reserve
Visited: August 2023 – 4 days
Kluane National Park and Reserve is located within the Saint Elias Mountains in southwestern Yukon. It is home to the largest non-polar icefields in the world, contains some of the tallest mountains in Canada and features an abundance of wildlife. It offers a variety of hiking trails, a few different options for camping and other opportunities to explore the park’s rugged interior.
Tombstone Territorial Park
Visited: September 2023 – 2 days
Tombstone Territorial Park is located in western Yukon about 600km north of Whitehorse. It was named after the Tombstone range, which resembles a gravestone. Despite its name, the landscape is quite lively and diverse with boreal forests, jagged peaks, alpine meadows and arctic tundra. It’s reputed to be especially scenic at the end of summer with all the fall colours in the valley.
Whitehorse
Visited: September 2023 – 1 day
Whitehorse is the capital of the Yukon and is the largest city in northern Canada. It’s located along the Yukon River and is surrounded by pristine wilderness. It has a rich history in mining and played a key role in the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 1890s. Whitehorse is also reputed to be one of the best places in Canada to see the northern lights and enjoy the rugged outdoors.