One of three northern Canadian territories, the Yukon is situated in the northwest corner of Canada's continental mainland.
It is located north of the Canadian province of British Columbia, to the east of Alaska and west of the Northwest Territories.
Its northern border touches the Arctic Ocean.
The Yukon is one of the last pristine wilderness areas left on earth.
It has Canada's highest mountain (Mount Logan) and one of the largest non-polar icefields, in Kluane National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage site.
With a rich cultural heritage and a fascinating gold rush history, it offers road trips taking in breathtaking scenery.
There are also hiking trails, rivers for canoeing and kayaking along with midnight sun and the northern lights.
Northern Lights
The northern lights, or aurora borealis, are visible in the dark Yukon skies from late summer to spring (mid-August to mid-April).
Most aurora viewing packages are based in Whitehorse, which offers a wide range of activity options during the day.
Visitors can try dog mushing, snowmobiling or snowshoeing or to take in one of the many fall or winter festivals, concerts and events.
In the late summer season, visitors to the Yukon can pair aurora viewing with warmer weather, soft adventure activities, beautiful fall foliage, and a great chance to see wildlife.
Midnight Sun
This is the land of the midnight sun where, on the summer solstice (June 21), the sun doesn't set above the Arctic Circle.
Throughout the Yukon, from late May to early August, the long, light-filled days of summer are good for touring, hiking and paddling as well as for spotting the Yukon's abundant wildlife.
Klondike Gold Rush
In 1896, a few prospectors discovered gold along a creek near Dawson City, triggering the Klondike Gold Rush - the largest human stampede in history.
Within two years thousands of miners had struggled over the mountains through the Chilkoot Pass, built boats by hand and floated them northward down the Yukon River to Dawson City.
Today's adventurers can follow the historic Trail of '98 from Skagway, Alaska to Dawson City, visiting colourful northern towns bursting with heritage sites and attractions.
Heritage and culture
The culture of the Yukon's First Nations people evolved over millennia into the rich tapestry of dialects, arts, crafts, cuisines and practices that we enjoy today.
From festivals to galleries to dozens of museums, historic sites, and interpretive and cultural centres, the Yukon's stories are brought to life for visitors in many different ways.
Wilderness and Wildlife
From broad uninhabited valleys to crystal-clear rivers and endless mountain peaks, more than 80 percent of the Yukon landmass is wilderness.
It's home to more than 250,000 caribou, 70,000 moose, 22,000 mountain sheep, 6,000 grizzly bears and 284 species of birds … and just over 37,000 humans.
Scenic drives
With scenic drives into all corners of the Yukon, this is a road-touring paradise for cars, RVs or motorcycles.
The Yukon has a network of highways that rank among the world's premier driving adventures.
We also have an exhilarating combination of postcard scenery, heritage sites and cultural attractions.
The Yukon River
The Yukon River stretches over 3,000 kilometres through the Yukon landscape, criss-crossing canoe-able rivers, glacier-fed lakes and world-class national and territorial parks.