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These are the nights to be under the aurora

The Yukon’s proximity to the magnetic poles in the Arctic makes it an advantageous place to base your aurora hunting adventure.

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These are the nights to be under the aurora

The Yukon’s proximity to the magnetic poles in the Arctic makes it an advantageous place to base your aurora hunting adventure.

Let's chase that feeling

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Relaxed Traveller

You enjoy venturing out in nature, but your dream trip to the Yukon doesn’t stray too far from at least a few modern comforts. Your preference is to have the option to unwind and treat yourself rather than tackling gruelling hikes, but that doesn’t mean you want to miss out on iconic Yukon activities like the northern lights or midnight sun. Arts & culture are a focus and you seek out guided tours so you can learn about the territory’s land and heritage.

Curious Explorer

Your dream trip to the Yukon combines exploration of the unknown with down-to-earth comforts. Seeing the iconic landscape by any means possible is how you like to travel; car, hiking, dog sledding, horseback riding, mountain biking, you’ll do it all. Plus, you’re not shy to ask locals for recommendations. And when it comes to resting your weary feet, the unique lodgings on offer pique your interest.

Extreme Adventurer

You’re all about going off the beaten track and answering the call of the wild with a howl of your own. As a lover of the outdoors, you’ve planned your adventures ahead of time but are always looking to uncover the lesser known and one-of-a-kind activities that can be found by speaking to the locals. Breaking a sweat is how you roll, ride, ski or sled and at the end of a high octane day, you’re happy with a simple tent-pad in the heart of nature.

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Getting here is easier than you might think

The Yukon is easily accessible by air, with multiple daily flights to and from Whitehorse International Airport. Located just a short 10-minute drive from downtown Whitehorse, the airport offers regular connections to major cities in southern Canada. Airport shuttles, taxis, lodge transfers and rental car pickups are readily available.

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  • Air North, Yukon's Airline 
    Air North, Yukon’s Airline offers daily services to Whitehorse from Vancouver, regular services from Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Victoria and seasonal service from Toronto and Ottawa via Yellowknife. They also operate regular year-round flights to Dawson City, Old Crow and Inuvik. 

    Air North & WestJet interline agreement 
    Travellers are able to enjoy seamless baggage transfer between WestJet and Air North, Yukon's Airline. In addition, bookings made through travel agencies and third-party websites will have the ability to combine both carriers on a single ticket or itinerary, offering the convenience of a single ticket for travel across Air North’s network and more than 100 WestJet destinations.

    Air Canada 
    Air Canada offers daily services between Whitehorse and Vancouver. They also provide international service to Canada from the USA, Europe, Mexico and Asia/Pacific through Vancouver. 

    WestJet
    Westjet offers seasonal service from Calgary to Whitehorse from late June to early September. They also provide international connections through Calgary on many international partner carriers.

  • Vancouver → Whitehorse: 2.5 hours
    Calgary → Edmonton → Whitehorse: 45 minutes → 2.5 hours
    Ottawa → Yellowknife → Whitehorse: 4 hours 45 mins → 2 hours
    Kelowna → Whitehorse: 2 hours 20 mins

  • As a UK citizen, you'll need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Canada. This is a simple online application process that usually takes a few minutes to complete. Travellers must also present Canadian Border Services with a passport that is valid for the entire duration of your stay. 

    For more information and support on how to get to the Yukon, please contact our UK sales representatives. 

To book your larger than life Yukon adventure, contact one of our UK-based Yukon-specialists for information and amazing experience packages.

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