BY CLAY LARROY
Do
you feel like it is time for a short vacation? Canada is a wonderful vacation
destination. Once you decide to travel, how good you plan the trip will help
you feel comfortable and be comfortable at your destination. Not only will you
feel less anxiety before the trip, but you can rest assured that once you
arrive where you're going you will have a good understanding of what's going on
there. When
you need to plan a vacation contact me!
Things
to see and do in Yukon Territory
Backcountry adventures
The wild backcountry of
the Yukon Territory is exhilarating, but you should venture into it only in the
company of a licensed outfitter or guide.
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.
Canoeing
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.
Carcross
An hour's drive south of Whitehorse, between Nares and Bennett Lakes
at the foot of Nares Mountain, Carcross is worth a visit; the Caribou, one of
the Yukon's oldest hotels, can be found here. Carcross connects to Skagway in
Alaska via the Klondike Highway.
Glowing
skies
If you look up at the
night sky, you may be fortunate enough to see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) flashing against the darkness. The
magical ambience of a Yukon winter with its crisp air is perfect for watching
this dynamic display. The Northern Lights Space and Science Centre (www.northernlightscentre.ca)
is at Watson Lake.
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.
Kluane National Park
Established in 1972,
Kluane National Park and Reserve has been the home of the Southern Tutchone
First Nations people for thousands of years. The park is a vast expanse of
mountains and ice and encompasses the Icefield Ranges; the highest mountain in
this range, Mount Logan, rises to 5959 meters (19,545 ft) and is the highest
peak in Canada. Other popular activities on offer in the park include cross
country skiing, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, cycling, mountain biking and horse
riding. A rafting trip down the Alsek River allows visitors to view the
wildlife (including grizzly bears, Dall sheep and golden eagles) and glaciers
along the way; however, permits for rafting on this Canadian Heritage river are
strictly limited to one departure per day and visitors are advised to arrange
their trip well in advance.
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.
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).
Other national parks
Ivvavik National Park has
a non-glaciated landscape with abundant wildlife, significant archaeological
sites and the Firth River. Established in 1995, Vuntut National Park currently
has limited visitor facilities.
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.
Whitehorse
Yukon's capital lies on
the Yukon River. You can tour a restored sternwheeler, the SS Klondike (now a national
historic site), or cruise Miles Canyon aboard the MV Schwatka. In
summer, take in one of the many noon-hour performances at LePage Park that are
part of the Arts in the Park festival.
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