Introduction

Yukon - a vast, quiet, grand land of adventure waiting to be discovered. The great outdoors and the beauty of the landscapes mould the lifestyle here. It is formed by endless days of fishing, river rafting, hiking, camping and canoeing against a backdrop of pristine wilderness.

Kluane National Park, in the southwestern corner of the Yukon, is home to several massive glaciers, including the largest non-polar icefields in the world. Watch as the Lowell Glacier calves a 100-foot-high iceberg into Lowell Lake. Feel the cool breeze from the Kaskawulsh Glacier, a river of ice spread across a valley floor. Hike into the Donjek Valley and explore the Donjek Glacier as it spreads across a seven-mile expanse of crevasses, moraines, rock and ice.

Of all the things which make the Yukon such an exciting and exotic adventure, perphaps the most captivating is the abundant wildlife that calls the Yukon home. Vistors will discover wildlife throughout the Yukon.There are also plenty of birds and smaller mammals unique to the North that can be seen around the territory.

Dog mushing in the Yukon. Many say there's no better way to experience the True North than riding behind a team of dogs. Imagine flying through glistening snow covered valleys behind your own team of friendly Yukon huskies.

Visitors to the Yukon in winter will marvel at the stunning displays of the Northern Lights or aurora borealis. They light up the winter sky like magic ribbons of light dancing and undulating across the horizon. They appear in different forms, almost always in wavering motion, and they radiate many colours from pale yellow to lime green and an awe-inspiring red.

The Yukon is endowed with a high concentration of artists of exceptional ability. Experiencing the works of these artists will reveal to you another side of the northern landscape and its people. Exploring the range of expression can be an adventure in itself. The natural and cultural heritage of the Yukon is a rich source of information for artists. Northern art may be innovative, traditional, modern or primeval - offering a diversity that is truly intriguing.

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