PUBLIC LANDS IN YUKON
Parks Canada for information about all public land in Canada, including the Yukon and Northwest Territories.
Kluane National Park
The Tutchone people named this "place of many fish" Kluane (kloo-AH-nee) and along with Wrangell-St. Elias National Park just across the border in Alaska, it makes up one of the largest protected wilderness areas on Earth. Canada's highest point Mt. Logan (19,545 ft. / 959 m) is here as are the largest non-polar ice fields in the world. Backpacking, canoeing, rafting, biking, day hikes, and fishing are easily accessible.
The northeastern section along the Alaska Highway is easily accessible to backpacking, hiking, biking, canoeing and much more. For information on getting to the Park from Fairbanks or Haines visit RCShuttles.
They make regular runs between Fairbanks, Kluane National Park and Haines, Alaska year round.
Kluane National Park Visitor Reception Center
(867) 634-7207 Open 9am - 7 pm in Summer.
Located on Logan St. in Haines Jct., Yukon directly on the Alcan Highway. Here you can obtain wilderness & fishing permits, topographical maps, and trail information.
Hanies Junction & Kluane Information
Sheep Mountain Information Centre
9am - 5pm in summer.
is located 72 km north of Haines Jct., (toward Alaska) on the Alaska Highway and here you can register for hikes into the northern section of the park.
Yukon Parks & Outdoor Recreation - PO Box 2703, Whitehorse, YT., Y1A 2C6 (867) 667-5648; Fax: 393-6223
OTHER YUKON TRAVEL SITES
Tourism Yukon
Travel Industry Association of Yukon.
Yukon Float Trips
Klondike Visitors Association
Yukon Home Page
Yukon Quest Dog Sled Race
Yukon
College
Yukon Chamber of Commerce
Yukon Convention Bureau
First Nations Tourism Association
Yukon News
THE DEMPSTER HIGHWAY & NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
This highway begins in the Yukon just east of Dawson on the road to Whitehorse. It winds 740 miles through the spectacular Olgilvie Mountains, through boreal forests, over tundra landscapes and over the Arctic Circle to Inuvik in the Northwest Territories. There are a few small settlements along the way, but generally, the route is extremely remote. A good day trip (72km) from Dawson is to Tombstone Campground. Here, you will find
trailheads and interpretive displays.
C onstruction of the route between Dawson City and Inuvik in Canada's arctic region started in the 1950's after oil and gas were discovered near the Arctic Circle. The route also provides access to Fort McPherson on the Mackenzie River Delta. The Dempster is a real wilderness experience. It is unmarred by signs, civilization, or traffic. It is rough, rugged and has few facilities. Rainstorms, and high winds can sometimes make parts of the route impassable, or cancel ferry service into the town of Inuvik (or out of it!!!) If you are planning on exploring this route, on foot or by car be prepared!
S
everal other campgrounds can be found along the way to Inuvik. If you do go all the way to Inuvik prepare for at least a 12 hour drive one way. The incredible landscape may tempt you to do some backcountry exploring that will rival that of Denali or anywhere else in the north country. Both the Olgilvie and Blackstone Rivers make for excellent backcountry float trips.
F
or current Road and Ferry Report (800) 661-0752. In Inuvik 772-2678. If you are in Dawson City before you travel, visit the NWT Visitors Center on front street across from the Dawson City Visitor Center. They have useful road guides and much more information. The Arctic Hotline may be reached toll free at 1-800-661-0788.
Dawson City Taxi PO Box 632, Dawson City, Yukon Y0B 1G0. (867) 993-6688 fax: (867) 993-6688. They have regular runs between Whitehorse and Dawson City (327 miles). Also from Dawson to Inuvik from June to September. In 2001 they departed Dawson Monday and Friday and returned on Wednesday and Sunday with two stops - one at Eagle Plains and one at Fort McPherson. Call for Current Schedule.
Arctic Adventures
(800) 393-9055 will take you in their van twice weekly in summer for about $200 from
Dawson to Inuvik. The Dempster Highway and Northwest Territories Information Center is located in Dawson and is open from 9am to 8pm. Phone: (867)993-6167 Fax: (867) 993-6334.
Ruby Range Adventure join guided international groups for a variety of tours; from sightseeing in a van, to canoe trips in Canada's Yukon or Alaska's historic wilderness, or a combination of both! Something for everyone, regardless of skill level or language. (867) 667-2209