Visited Provinces & Territories Map

Yukon is a northern territory known for Whitehorse, Dawson City, the Klondike Gold Rush, First Nations cultures, Kluane National Park and Reserve, mountains, glaciers, paddling rivers, wildlife, northern lights, and long summer daylight. Government of Yukon operates six visitor information centres, including Whitehorse, Dawson City, Haines Junction, Watson Lake, Carcross, and Beaver Creek. Whitehorse describes itself as the Wilderness City on the Yukon River, with trails, parks, arts, year-round recreation, and traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dun First Nation and Ta'an Kwach'an Council.

Kluane is the territory's signature national park for many visitors. Parks Canada says it protects high mountain peaks, massive valley glaciers, boreal forests, lakes, northern wildlife, and Southern Tutchone cultural heritage. Its Haines Junction Visitor Centre is listed for May 15 to September 20, and Thechal Dhal Visitor Centre for May 20 to September 6 in the current schedule. Other routes include Dawson City and the Klondike, Tombstone Territorial Park, the Alaska Highway, Carcross, and scenic drives toward Haines or Skagway.

Yukon suits road-trippers, hikers, paddlers, photographers, history buffs, aurora travelers, and visitors comfortable with remote distances. Summer is best for highways, camping, and long daylight; fall can be beautiful but short; winter is strong for aurora and snow activities. Visitor Tip: stop at a visitor information centre early, then check road, campground, wildfire, bear-safety, and park-permit details before leaving Whitehorse or Haines Junction.

Information current as of 2026-07-19. Access, hours, prices, reservations, road conditions, closures, transit, accessibility, and other visitor details can change; verify current details with official sources before visiting.