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There are so many fun things to see and do in the Yukon that we could never fit them all into one blog post. However, here some ideas to get you started:

1). Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park: Be a part of the Yukon Gold Rush by visiting the town of Skagway, the original gold miner hub. Visit historic buildings and museums, go on tours and learn how to pan for gold, shop the small boutiques and enjoy local cuisine, and watch the cruise ships come into the harbor. This park is busiest in the summertime, but Skagway is its most beautiful in the winter. Perfect for family fun and learning, the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is a must-see and well worth the trip.

2). Takhini Hot Springs: Located just 20 minutes out of…

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In honor of Canada’s 150 birthday, we are featuring a different province or territory each week. This week we are heading up to Canada’s most northwestern slice of heaven, the Yukon!

The Yukon was inhabited by First Nations people long before Europeans arrived. In fact, some archeological sites in the Yukon contain the earliest evidence of human occupation in North America. The name “Yukon” comes from “yuk-un-ah,” the Locheux native word for “great river.” In the early 19th century European fur traders and missionaries began to arrive in the territory. Settlement flourished during the 1897 Klondike Gold Rush. In 1870, the Northwest Territories, including what is now known as the Yukon, became part of Canada.

The Yukon has an incredibly diverse…

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