Travel tips Yukon 101: Everything you need to know

By the end of this article, you’ll have a decent understanding of what goes on up here. Which is great. Because you wouldn’t want to walk into your first chainsaw chucking unprepared would you? We thought not. So sit back and relax as we give you the download on all things Yukon.

Let’s begin with the obvious question: where in the heck is it? The Yukon borders Alaska to the west and northwest, British Columbia to the south and the Northwest Territories to the east, which we admit is a little confusing. First of all, it’s not as inaccessible as you may think. The average flight time from Montreal to Whitehorse is about six hours. That’s, like, two and a half movies. You’ve sat through two and half movies before. Right? No? Just us?

Now let’s talk about the weather. No, it’s not -50 all year round. We enjoy all four seasons, with temperatures that range from plus 30 to minus 30 degrees celsius. Best of all, as the seasons change, so do our activities and adventures. During the summer months, you can do everything from hiking, camping and rafting to mountain biking.

If you’re looking for where the wild things are, look no further than the Yukon. The territory is a wildlife enthusiast’s paradise, with bears, moose, and elk and other assorted wildlife who call this place home. While you may want to mix and mingle with our fuzzy friends, safety is key, and common sense doesn’t hurt either.

Now that we’ve busted some of the more common myths about the Yukon, you should feel like you have all the background necessary to start planning your trip.