HIDDEN GEMS
TOMBSTONE TERRITORIAL PARK Often described as Canada ’ s Patagonia , it is beautiful in summer and even more spectacular in the autumn . This close to the Arctic Circle , the kaleidoscope of fall colours begins to appear by late August .
UNIQUE DRIVING ROUTE
Dempster Highway The Dempster Highway is Canada ’ s only all-weather road across the Arctic Circle .
Snake River
KLONDIKE Dawson City bursts with heritage sites and attractions , plus you can still meet placer miners , dog mushers and other Klondike characters . Don ’ t miss Dawson ’ s Diamond Tooth Gerties , the oldest casino in Canada .
Yukon ’ s pristine wilderness encompasses soaring peaks , forested valleys , unspoiled waters and untamed wildlife .
TIPS FROM LOCALS
• See Kluane National Park ( UNESCO World Heritage Site ) from the air , summer or winter ! Flightseeing trips over Kluane give a sense of the unimaginable scope of its icy , mountainous interior .
• Sample the infamous Sourtoe Cocktail in Dawson City !
• Experience the Yukon ’ s fascinating First Nations culture . Visit traditional carvers in their studios , listen to elders tell the stories of their people .
• Dress for the weather in winter . Renting winter clothing is easy and a great way to ensure that you have the correct outdoor wear .
Adäka Cultural Festival
Tombstone
Klondike Spirit Boat paddlewheeler
ARTS & ACTIVITIES
SUMMER FUN The long , light-filled days are perfect for touring by car , motorhome or coach . Hiking , cycling and paddling adventures are popular as well as spotting the Yukon ’ s abundant wildlife .
WINTER PLAYGROUND November to April brings snow and adventure operators offer a variety of dog sledding tours suitable for both novices and the experienced . From snowmobiling , ice fishing , snow shoeing and more , if you can do it on snow , you can do it in the Yukon !
YUKON TERRITORY
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF YUKON PIONEERS
10 night self-drive tour
Whitehorse 1 night Watson Lake 1 night Carmacks 1 night Dawson City 2 nights
Dawson
Beaver Creek 1 night Haines Junction 2 nights Whitehorse 2 nights
A perfect itinerary for inquisitive travellers wishing to explore the stunning Yukon Territory , which has more epic scenes than a Hollywood blockbuster ! The adventure gets underway in vibrant Whitehorse before you hit the Alaska Highway for the Territory ’ s interior . After Watson Lake and Carmacks head on through the wilderness to Dawson City for a taste of bygone Gold Rush days . Visit Beaver Creek , Canada ’ s most westerly community and then take in the splendours of Kluane National Park . In Haines Junction we recommend checking out the Da K Cultural Centre before you return to Whitehorse .
10 NIGHTS from £ 2439
Includes return international flights via Vancouver with Air Canada , 2-3H hotels , 11 days compact car hire and Yukon River ferry crossing .
Tour ref : PREM3878
Kluane Flightseeing
GOLD RUSH HISTORY Explore preserved paddlewheelers on shore or , canoe some or all of the river route the gold seekers took from Bennett Lake to the Klondike . There are touches of the Gold Rush in everything from jewellery to coffee beans to outdoor art .
CULTURE APLENTY Yukon ’ s story is brought to life in so many ways . From festivals like the Adäka Cultural Festival , held each June , to galleries to dozens of museums , historic sites , and interpretive and cultural centres .
PREMIER HOLIDAYS can tailor-make your Canadian experience , visit your travel agent or www . premierholidays . co . uk
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