Wild West-style towns, knife-edge mountains and glittering glaciers; in Canada’s Yukon region, the great outdoors have never been greater. With more animals than people – meaning everything from bears and wolves to moose and migratory birds - and pockets of civilisation few and far between, adventure is a way of life here, making Yukon holidays the perfect antidote to the speed and stress of normal life. A dreamscape for anyone with an adventurous spirit, spend your days in the Yukon cutting deep into the wilderness on winding hiking trails, chasing the Northern Lights and taking to the skies to soak up the epic scale of the landscapes aboard a single propeller plane. See mighty mountain peaks in Kluane National Park - including Mount Logan, Canada’s highest peak - and wonder at the wide-open spaces in Tombstone Territorial Park. Adventure finds its way too into the towns. Dawson City - epicentre of the 19th century Klondike Gold Rush - retains the spirit of a frontier town with its weathered architecture and dirt streets. Step back in time and experience the Wild West as you try your luck in the casinos, throw yourself into the fun of a cancan show and brave a taste of the infamous sour-toe cocktail (yes, really).

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Who are Yukon holidays best for?

The Yukon is perfect for anyone with an adventurous spirit. The region is two and a half times the size of Texas and is home to wide open spaces and vast stretches of wilderness that you can explore with the help of knowledgeable local guides. Nature lovers will be in their element here too, with all kinds of landscapes to discover, from rolling hills and glistening glaciers to rushing rivers and mighty mountains. And if it's history and culture you’re craving, there's lots to learn about this fascinating region, from the history of the Gold Rush to the lives of the Dene Indians who lived here 60,000 years ago.


What can you find in the Yukon that you won't find anywhere else?

If you're after a taste of the Wild West, you'll find that in the Yukon with its ghost towns, saloons, steamers and gold mines. The nature is a real highlight too, with wild and grandiose landscapes and a huge variety of wildlife species including bears, moose and elk. Spend your days hiking through the majestic mountains, rafting along rivers and flying over glaciers. Once you've had your fill of the great outdoors, discover the towns: there's Dawson City on the banks of the Yukon river, Faro in the mountainous Tintina Valley and Whitehorse, the largest city in Northern Canada. All are well worth a visit, with their buzzing bars and cosy hotels. If you're visiting in the summer, you'll get the chance to experience the nightless days, and then there's the famous salmon fishing season which runs from late July to October and sees huge numbers of salmon leaping up the Yukon River and its tributaries from Norton Sound.


What are the best ways to discover the Yukon?

Yukon holidays are the perfect opportunity to slow it down and reconnect with nature. Whether you're listening to the creak of glaciers or gazing over emerald lakes, it’s impossible not to feel immersed in your surroundings. Keep your eyes peeled for grizzly bears and elk as you hike through lush forests, feel the rush of adrenaline on dog sledding tours and take in the sheer scale of the region as you take to the skies aboard a single propellor plane.

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