Yukon Travel Guide: Kluane National Park, Whitehorse & Dawson City

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Hosts: David Brodie and Tim Johnson

Series: Travel in 10

Destination: Yukon Territory, Canada

Episode Overview

Canada's Yukon Territory is a destination of remarkable wilderness, fascinating history and small communities with distinctive personalities. Home to Canada's highest mountain, thousands of glaciers and the legendary Klondike Gold Rush, the Yukon offers experiences that are increasingly difficult to find elsewhere.

In this episode of Travel in 10, hosts David Brodie and Tim Johnson explore three of the Yukon's most compelling destinations: Kluane National Park, Whitehorse and Dawson City.

Drawing on more than half a dozen visits to the territory, Tim shares his favourite experiences, from landing on a vast icefield beneath Mount Logan to discovering boutique accommodations, gourmet wilderness dining and historic Gold Rush saloons. Along the way, David and Tim discuss why Canada's north deserves a place on more travellers' itineraries.

Whether you're planning a Yukon road trip, looking for a memorable outdoor adventure or interested in experiencing the territory's history and culture, this episode offers practical recommendations for exploring Canada's northwest.

Topics Covered

• Exploring Kluane National Park: Glaciers, mountains, wildlife and wilderness experiences in one of Canada's most impressive national parks.
• Yukon Flightseeing Adventures: Discovering the territory's immense icefields from helicopters and small aircraft.
• Wilderness Without Roughing It: Comfortable mountain lodges, boutique hotels and exceptional dining in remote destinations.
• Discovering Whitehorse: Hot springs, local artisans, restaurants and the Yukon's largest city.
• The Klondike Gold Rush: Exploring Dawson City's historic streets and surviving Gold Rush traditions.
• Unique Yukon Experiences: Gold panning, can-can performances, wilderness foraging and the famous Sourtoe Cocktail.

Top Things to See & Do

Kluane National Park and Reserve

One of Canada's most spectacular wilderness destinations, Kluane National Park is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to vast glaciers, rugged mountain ranges and extraordinary opportunities for outdoor adventure.

Visitors can explore the region through hiking, kayaking, canoeing and guided excursions. For travellers looking to experience the scale of the landscape without undertaking a multi-day wilderness expedition, flightseeing offers an alternative.

Mount Logan

At 5,959 metres (19,551 feet), Mount Logan is Canada's highest mountain. Located within Kluane National Park, its immense summit and surrounding glaciers are among the highlights of aerial sightseeing excursions.

Tim recalls a particularly memorable flight that landed on an icefield, allowing him to step out onto the snow and experience the mountain landscape firsthand.

Kaskawulsh Glacier

The Kaskawulsh Glacier is one of the remarkable glaciers accessible on scenic flights through the Kluane region.

Tim recommends experiencing the landscape from the air to appreciate the extraordinary scale of the territory's mountains and icefields.

Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs, Whitehorse

Located outside Whitehorse, Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs offers a relaxing contrast to the Yukon's rugged wilderness.

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