ALASKA , YUKON & MANITOBA
Churchill
Great for independent travellers ~ Pristine wilderness ~ Cruise & tour options Gold Rush history ~ Truly wild wildlife ~ Northern Lights ~ Bucket-list adventures
Romantically known as the Last Frontier , the US state of Alaska is a wild and spectacular wilderness with vast landscapes of unfathomable natural beauty that seemingly stretch to infinity .
Most begin an Alaskan adventure in Anchorage , which is handy for Denali National Park , Alaska ’ s most popular attraction and home to Mount McKinley , North America ’ s tallest peak , as well as an intact terrain of glacial rivers , massive peaks and tundra . Other places to visit include Fairbanks , which is a top base for exploring northern Alaska and its Gold Rush heritage ; scenic Seward , which is edged by craggy peaks and sparkling Resurrection Bay ; and tiny Talkeetna , an artistic outdoorsy kind of place .
The Yukon Territory , which is set between Alaska and Canada ( and administered and governed by Canada ), is one of the largest and most scarcely populated areas of North America . It ’ s a stunningly unique place with more epic scenes than a Hollywood blockbuster .
Whitehorse is the territory ’ s capital and travel hub for exploring other Yukon areas , including the picturesque Southern Lakes region . Other highlights include the wilderness town of Haines Junction ; Kluane National Park & Reserve , which is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site ; the small border town of Beaver Creek ; and historic Dawson City , part of the alluring Klondike which attracted gold seekers over a century ago .
The remote town of Churchill in Manitoba is somewhere that feels other worldly . Lying along the migration path of polar bears and beluga whales , Churchill attracts wildlife enthusiasts from all over the globe . Here also you can go on a thrilling dogsled ride and learn about the importance of this mode of transport to the locals . A trip here will definitely suit those seeking once-in-a-lifetime outdoor experiences .
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Dawson City |
Denali National Park |
Talkeetna |
Tok
Beaver
Creek
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YUKON
TERRITORY
Faro
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Anchorage |
Valdez |
Kluane National Park
& Reserve
Whitehorse
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Haines Junction |
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Seward |
Southern
Lakes
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Gulf of Alaska |
ALASKA
GETTING THERE
ALASKA , YUKON & CHURCHILL CLIMATE ° C Average daily maximum centigrade temperature R Average daily sunshine hours STAverage monthly rainfall / snowfall in cm J F M A M J J A S O N D
Anchorage |
-5 |
3 |
28 |
-3 |
4 |
27 |
1 |
6 |
25 |
7 |
8 |
10 |
13 |
9 |
2 |
17 |
9 |
3 |
18 |
8 |
5 |
17 |
7 |
6 |
13 |
5 |
7 |
5 |
4 |
20 |
-2 |
3 |
33 |
-4 |
2 |
43 |
Whitehorse |
-14 |
2 |
25 |
-8 |
-4 |
18 |
-1 |
5 |
15 |
6 |
8 |
7 |
13 |
9 |
2 |
18 |
9 |
3 |
21 |
8 |
3 |
19 |
8 |
3 |
13 |
4 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
19 |
-7 |
1 |
27 |
-12 |
1 |
23 |
Churchill |
-21 |
1 |
6 |
-19 |
2 |
6 |
-12 |
3 |
10 |
-3 |
4 |
16 |
5 |
7 |
16 |
13 |
12 |
4 |
18 |
11 |
0 |
17 |
9 |
0 |
11 |
5 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
9 |
-8 |
2 |
15 |
-17 |
1 |
8 |
Fairbanks
Flights from the UK operate via Seattle and Vancouver to Anchorage and take around 14½ hours , while Whitehorse is 15½ hours via Vancouver . Churchill , Manitoba is just under a 3 hour flight from Winnipeg .
ALASKA
YUKON
Winnipeg
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Arctic Ocean
Churchill
Hudson Bay
MANITOBA
42 ALASKA , YUKON & MANITOBA visit your local travel agent or call 08444 937 666