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Yukon & Northwest Canada

Kluane National Park, the Yukon River, and the Legacy of the Gold Rush

The Yukon borders Alaska to the east and shares many cross-border routes with it. This Canadian territory, shaped by the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 19th century, retains its pioneer atmosphere in Dawson City and Whitehorse, its capital. Kluane National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, protects Mount Logan—Canada’s highest peak—as well as the world’s largest non-polar ice fields. The Yukon River flows through the region for thousands of kilometers. Travelers here combine river cruises, hiking, viewing the Northern Lights, and exploring the region’s mining history.

Must-See Attractions in the Yukon and Northwest Canada

Kluane National Park: Canada's Highest Peaks
Dawson City: Legacy of the Klondike Gold Rush
Yukon River: Navigation and the Boreal Forest
Northern Lights and the White Pass Highway

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Experiences in Canada's Far North

Hiking in Kluane Park

Kluane National Park features a landscape of mountains, glaciers, and glacial valleys at the foot of Mount Logan. The hiking trails—ranging from the most accessible to the most challenging—offer panoramic views of ice fields and wildlife, including bears, Dall sheep, and golden eagles. Light aircraft flights, available from Haines Junction, reveal the vast scale of the glaciers, which are invisible from the ground.

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White Pass Train

The White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad connects Skagway, Alaska, to the heights of the border pass once traveled by Klondike gold prospectors. This historic train climbs the mountainside through tunnels, over bridges, and past waterfalls, offering breathtaking views of the valleys below. The journey retraces the route taken by the pioneers in 1898, set against a backdrop of forests and snow-capped peaks.