Travel tips
Travel tips What to pack for your trip to the Yukon
Dress for Yukon Success
Bringing the right attire for the season can make your Yukon vacation that much better. So knowing what to pack is essential. Weather can be unpredictable here, so be ready to layer up and down.
Summer
The Yukon in the summertime is warm, even hot at times. The sun shines for up to 24 hours in some regions thanks to the midnight sun, so pack for it. Yes, that means bring a swimsuit too.
Checklist
- Pants
- Shorts
- T-shirts
- Long sleeves
- Warm jacket or vest
- Good walking or hiking shoes/boots
- PJs
- Swimsuit
- Sunglasses
- Eyeshades for sleeping
- Sunscreen
- Brimmed hats
- Windbreaker or rain jacket
- Zip-up hoodie or fleece sweater
- Rain pants
- Bug spray
Fall / Spring
Fall and spring are no winter, but they still get chilly.
Checklist
- Long sleeves
- Pants
- Sweaters
- Windbreaker or shell jacket
- Warm hat
- Brimmed hats
- Gloves and mittens
- Walking shoes
- Waterproof boots
- Sunglasses
- PJs
- For aurora viewing: Insulated pants
- For aurora viewing: Insulated jacket
Winter
Make sure you’re ready for whatever the day’s adventures throw at you. You never know, it might be a snowball. We don’t have to tell you it gets cold at this time of year. Temperatures can reach as low as -45˚C, depending on where you are.
Checklist
- Long underwear
- Thick, breathable socks: wool and cotton
- Winter boots: insulated
- Parka
- Snow pants: for outside activity
- Insulated mittens
- Light gloves for the car or using your camera
- Toque: AKA beanie
- Scarves and/or neck gaiters
- Fleece or wool sweaters
- Swimsuit: for hot springs and hot tubs
- PJs
- Sunglasses and sunscreen: snow reflects and intensifies sunlight