Geography of Yukon - The Canadian Encyclopedia
Mar 29, 2021 · The Yukon is divided by three of Canada’s seven physiographic regions. The vast majority of the territory is within the Western Cordillera region, while small, northern portions belong to the Canadian Arctic and Interior Plains.
Yukon Maps & Facts - World Atlas
Apr 4, 2023 · Yukon boasts numerous major bodies of water and rivers that contribute to its diverse landscape. The Yukon River, the territory's most famous watercourse, flows for approximately 1,980 miles from British Columbia through Yukon …
Geography of Yukon - Wikipedia
Yukon is in the northwestern corner of Canada and is bordered by Alaska, British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. The sparsely populated territory abounds with natural scenery, snowmelt lakes and perennial white-capped mountains, including many of …
Yukon - Wikipedia
At 5,959 m (19,551 ft), Yukon's Mount Logan, in Kluane National Park and Reserve, is the highest mountain in Canada and the second-highest on the North American continent (after Denali in the U.S. state of Alaska). Most of the Yukon has a subarctic climate, characterized by long, cold winters and brief, warm summers.
Yukon - The Canadian Encyclopedia
May 18, 2011 · Lying in the northwestern corner of Canada and isolated by rugged mountains, the Yukon borders Alaska to the west, British Columbia to the south and the Northwest Territories to the east. Historically, it is indelibly associated with the great Klondike Gold Rush.
Yukon | History, Population, & Facts | Britannica
3 days ago · Yukon, territory of northwestern Canada, an area of rugged mountains and high plateaus. It is bounded by the Northwest Territories to the east, by British Columbia to the south, and by the U.S. state of Alaska to the west, and it extends northward to the Beaufort Sea. Its capital city is Whitehorse.
Yukon - Mountains, Rivers, Tundra | Britannica
Oct 31, 2024 · Yukon lies within the mountainous cordilleran region of western North America. The more-settled areas lie in a large central plateau surrounded by mountains, notably the Selwyn and Mackenzie ranges of the Rockies to the east; the Logan, Pelly, and St. Elias ranges.
Unique nature | Travel Yukon - Yukon, Canada | Official Tourism …
It weaves its way through the Yukon landscape, criss-crossing canoe-able rivers, glacier-fed lakes and world-class national and territorial parks. Not to mention enough ancient glacial ice to keep your warmest drinks cool, even under the summer’s blazing midnight sun.
Discover Yukon: A Guide to Canada’s Northern Gem - Ellie's …
The stunning landscapes of Yukon come alive during this season, with vibrant wildflowers carpeting meadows and wildlife emerging from hibernation. One must-visit destination during these months is Kluane National Park and Reserve.
5 Best Places for Photography in the Yukon - Nature TTL
Here are the best places for wildlife and landscape photography in Yukon, Canada, whether you like bears and moose, or mountains and rivers.