Yukon (YT)

GENERAL INFORMATION

FUN FACTS

• Dawson City in the Yukon was the center of the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 19th century.
• The Yukon River, one of the longest rivers in North America, flows through the territory.
• Whitehorse, the capital, is named after the White Horse Rapids in the Yukon River.
• Kluane National Park and Reserve is home to Canada’s highest peak, Mount Logan.
• The Yukon has a rich Indigenous heritage, with vibrant cultural events and festivals.