British Columbia/Yukon Route
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Southern Lakes Region, Yukon
A short three-hour drive north, 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 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 further you’ll find the rural communities of Tagish and Marsh Lake, a popular weekend destination for beach goers and visitors. Campgrounds, cottages, bed & 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 over 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. Visit our many museums and interpretive centres or take in the nightly Frantic Follies Vaudeville show featuring humorous, lively gold rush entertainment. Whitehorse boasts breathtaking views and unspoiled wilderness just out your back door. On every trail and waterway you’ll experience our story, our history. From festivals to cultural events, to museums and major art galleries, there is always something to see and do.
Tok, Alaska
From Dawson City you will drive the beautiful Top of the World Highway. This winding road provides a spectacular showcase of the region. Keep in mind that the highway here is only maintained from late spring to early fall, and it’s narrow and twisting in some areas. It’s important to give yourself plenty of time to drive it. Customs offices are usually open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and there is no border crossing allowed during non-business hours. Once you cross into Alaska, you’ll officially be on the Taylor Highway, or Alaska Route 5. Make your way to the town of Tok, and find plenty of amenities, gas and lodging.
SIDE TRIPS
Taking the time to explore a few spots that are off the beaten path helps make a vacation unforgettable. We’ve highlighted a few side trips that you might enjoy investigating:
Dease Lake to Telegraph Creek
From Dease Lake enjoy a short side trip down to Telegraph Creek, which runs west along a well-maintained 70-mile (113 km) gravel road (large recreational vehicles and trailers should be left in Dease Lake). You will see buildings dating back to the Gold Rush, or you can take an air tour to view the Lower Grand Canyon of the Stikine River
