Yukon

Venture into the Yukon and you will discover a land full of adventure that seems to know no bounds. The territory in north-western Canada borders Alaska and forms the last frontier before the Arctic. Three quarters of its population live in the capital, Whitehorse. More than a century ago, prospectors struck gold here. In 1896 the news spread around the world like wildfire and sparked the greatest gold rush of all time. Hundreds of thousands set off into the northern wilderness, hoping to make their fortune in gold nuggets. Those who travel to the Yukon today are looking for a very different kind of fortune: unique experiences in unspoilt nature.

Yukon: holidays in a natural paradise

On a journey through the Yukon, you hike through wild landscapes in the shadow of Mount Logan, at 5959 metres the highest mountain in Canada. Explore rocky trails on a mountain bike tour, follow the endless roads or spend the night in your motorhome on the banks of the Yukon River. Sleep beneath a sparkling starry sky and watch the mystical play of colours of the northern lights. Let your gaze roam across the vast expanses where great herds of caribou migrate. Enjoy a canoe trip through the ancient hunting grounds of the First Nations, fish in lakes teeming with trout and rivers rich in salmon, and warm yourself by a crackling campfire in the evening. Yukon – larger than life!