British Columbia/Yukon Route

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Southern Lakes Region, Yukon

With a short three-hour drive north of Watson Lake, you'll enter a network of waterways that form the headwaters of the Yukon River, which eventually flows into the Bering Sea. The town of Teslin is the gateway to the Southern Lakes Region. This scenic lakeside community is brimming with First Nations' culture and is the home of the Teslin Tlingit. Visit the Tlingit Heritage Centre featuring artifacts, masks and interpretive displays on the history of the Inland Tlingit people. An hour and a half farther you'll find the rural communities of Tagish and Marsh Lake, a popular weekend destination for beach goers and visitors. Campgrounds, cottages, bed and breakfasts, tour guiding services, boat rentals, a marina, cafes and other rental services are at your fingertips.

Whitehorse, Yukon

Visitors to Whitehorse are often surprised to learn that this city of just more than 23,000 people offers all the amenities and comforts of a southern metropolis. You'll find two golf courses, a hot springs, fine dining, luxury accommodations and great shopping, all surrounded by breathtaking views and unspoiled wilderness. On every trail and waterway you'll experience Yukon's history. Visit the city's many museums and interpretive centers or take in the nightly Gold Rush Vaudeville show featuring humorous, lively gold rush entertainment. From festivals to cultural events, museums and art galleries, there is always something to see and do.

Alaska Highway Route

Haines Junction, Yukon

Two hours west of Whitehorse you'll find a picture-postcard village at the edge of Kluane National Park. Haines Junction is surrounded by dramatic scenery and boasts a wilderness adventure playground in its backyard. Start your visit at the Kluane National Park Visitor Information Centre, where you'll find displays and exhibits, trail information, registration services for backcountry travel and other visitor services. Drop by the Tachäl Dhäl (Sheep Mountain) Interpretive Centre for hiking information and to watch for sheep through spotting scopes. The mountain is a preservation zone for a large herd of Dall sheep seen low on the mountain in spring and fall and higher up in the summer months.

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