Yukon Essentials
There is seeing the Yukon. And then there is experiencing it.
The Yukon, from those who know it.
Some journeys show you a destination. Others help you understand it.
The Yukon is vast, wild and wonderfully difficult to reduce to a list of things to see. Its character is found in the space between places—in the stories shared by a local guide, a road disappearing toward the mountains, a quiet afternoon beside a northern lake, or an evening when everyone stops talking because the Aurora has appeared overhead.
Our Signature Yukon journeys are designed to bring those pieces together.
After more than 15 years working in Yukon tourism, we know the places worth travelling for, the people who bring them to life and the details that can turn a good itinerary into an exceptional journey.
This is our Yukon. We'd love to show it to you.
THE YUKON ESSENTIALS
EXPERIENCE THE YUKON, NOT JUST THE HIGHLIGHTS
For a first journey north, our Yukon Essentials collection brings together the experiences we believe every visitor should have.
Think comfortable accommodation, knowledgeable local guides, thoughtfully paced days, small groups and carefully chosen experiences; all arranged so you can spend less time thinking about logistics and more time enjoying where you are.
These aren't itineraries built from a catalogue. They are journeys designed here, at home.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE CHANGES THE JOURNEY
The Yukon covers almost half a million square kilometres, yet fewer than 50,000 people call it home.
Up here, knowing who, what, where and when matters.
We know which experiences work beautifully together and which look closer on a map than they really are. We know when an extra night makes sense, which seasons change an experience completely and which local partners consistently provide the level of service we expect for our guests.
Most importantly, we know the people behind many of the experiences we recommend.
That's the advantage of planning your Yukon journey with someone who is already here.
FIND YOUR YUKON ESSENTIALS
One signature journey. Five very different seasons.
There is no single best time to experience the Yukon.
Winter brings snow-covered landscapes and long northern nights. March offers brighter days while the territory is still wrapped in winter. In June, the landscape awakens beneath almost endless daylight. Summer is made for exploring lakes, trails and communities. And by September, autumn colours arrive as darkness returns to the northern sky.
That's why we've created Yukon Essentials as a collection of seasonal journeys.
Each is a five-day, small-group, fully guided introduction to the Yukon, built around the character of the season in which you travel.
The experiences change throughout the year, but the idea remains the same:
Slow down. Explore. And experience a true taste of the North with us.
NORTHERN LIGHTS WINTER ESCAPE
January | Experience a true Yukon winter.
Deep winter transforms the Yukon.
Snow blankets the landscape, the air is crisp and the long northern nights create wonderful opportunities to watch for the Aurora.
Experience the territory at one of its most distinctly northern times of year, combining winter landscapes and seasonal activities with comfortable accommodation, local experiences and evenings beneath dark skies.
Think: Northern Lights • snowy landscapes • wildlife • winter experiences • warm northern hospitality
WILD YUKON:
WINTER TO SPRING
March | Winter is still here. But the light is returning.
March is a beautiful transition in the Yukon.
Snow still covers the landscape, and winter activities remain a big part of life, but the days are getting noticeably longer and brighter.
It's a chance to experience the beauty of a Yukon winter with more daylight for exploring—combining snowy landscapes, outdoor experiences, and the first subtle signs that another northern season is on its way.
Think: snow • longer days • winter landscapes • wildlife • outdoor adventure
THE YUKON AWAKENS
June | Long days. Fresh landscapes. Summer begins.
By June, the Yukon feels alive.
Fresh green growth returns to the valleys, wildflowers begin appearing, and wildlife becomes increasingly active. Long daylight hours give us plenty of time to explore without rushing.
Walk scenic trails, spend time beside peaceful lakes, discover Yukon communities and their local Indigenous culture, and watch the landscape transition into summer beneath the long northern days.
Think: Midnight Sun • wildlife • hiking • lakes • fresh northern landscapes
UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN
August | Long days made for exploring.
Summer in the Yukon is about being outside.
Warm days and long daylight hours leave time for hiking, paddling, wildlife viewing, scenic drives, and exploring the North's history and culture.
There is no need to hurry through the day when the northern sun gives you so much of it.
This is the Yukon at its most accessible; a wonderful choice for a first journey north.
Think: hiking • paddling • wildlife • culture • landscapes • long summer days
FALL DAYS & NORTHERN LIGHTS
September | When autumn arrives, and the stars return.
September brings one of the Yukon's most beautiful transitions.
Days become crisp, forests and hillsides turn shades of gold and the darker nights return.
Spend your days hiking, watching for wildlife and exploring the fall landscape. Then, after dark, look up for the chance to see the Northern Lights.
Think: fall colours • hiking • wildlife • scenic drives • Northern Lights
AND THEN? GO A LITTLE FARTHER.
Add another chapter to your Yukon story.
Five days can introduce you to the Yukon.
But perhaps you're not quite ready to leave.
Our Yukon Essentials journeys can become the starting point for a longer northern adventure.
Continue into the history of the Gold Rush. Spend a few nights at a wilderness lodge. Explore Dawson City. Take to the road. Add an Aurora stay or simply give yourself more time to experience the North.
ADD A STEP BACK IN TIME
Gold, History & Adventure
Extend your Yukon Essentials journey with an experience inspired by the territory's remarkable Gold Rush history.
Explore historic sites, hear the stories of those who travelled north in search of fortune and discover the communities and landscapes that helped shape the Yukon.
WHICH YUKON WILL YOU EXPERIENCE?
January beneath the Northern Lights.
March as the daylight returns.
June as the landscape awakens.
August beneath the Midnight Sun.
September as autumn colours meet the northern sky.
Same Yukon. Completely different journeys.
