Yukon Territory Top Things To Do
Tributaries of the Yukon River (including the Teslin, the Big Salmon and the Pelly) offer fast-flowing, flat water. You can reach wild rivers such as the Bonnet Plume and the Firth by bush plane; others, like the Tatshenshini and the South Macmillan, are accessible by road.
Mountaineering
Mount Logan, part of the St Elias Range in Kluane National Park (www.pc.gc.ca), is the second-highest peak in North America at 5,959m (19,550ft).
Hiking
You can retrace the footsteps of the gold rush stampeders along the famous 53km (33-mile) Chilkoot Trail. The starting point is Dyea, near Skagway (Alaska).
Historic Dawson City
Notable buildings in Dawson City include the Commissioner's Residence and the Palace Grand Theatre, which stages the 1898 vaudeville show, Gaslight Follies, each summer.
Panning for gold
At GuggieVille Campground or Claim 33 on Bonanza Creek near Dawson City, amateur prospectors can pan for gold at the site of the original claim that sparked off the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush.
Camping
Pitching a tent beneath the stars in pristine wilderness in Tombstone Territorial Park, with its spectacular mountain and lake views, is an unforgettable experience. As in all government-approved campgrounds in the Yukon, a permit is needed to camp and you can only camp in designated areas, but you'll still have your head in the clouds - both literally and figuratively.
Mountain biking
The territory is a mosaic of historical trails and stunning scenery, featuring arduous climbs and rapid descents. The annual Kluane/Chilkat International Bike Relay (www.kcibr.org) sees contenders cycling through a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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