While I’ve travelled across Canada in both directions I’ve never ventured very far north and the Yukon is a Canadian territory that’s high on my must-see winter travel list.
It’s the westernmost and smallest of Canada’s three territories (the Northwest Territories and Nunavut are the others) and is situated beside Alaska. Just over 34,000 people call the Yukon home meaning for each person there is roughly 14 square kilometres! However, 3/4 of those people all live in the capital city, Whitehorse and for good reason. The Yukon has an arctic climate which translates to long, cold, dark winters and short summers.
Why would I want to go there you ask? Maybe it’s the call of an off-the-map travel destination (not many venture there in winter) or the yearning for a space hardly touched by humans. First Nations people have lived there for centuries and many still follow traditional lifestyles. And the further north you get, the better the aurora borealis.
Plus, I’ve always wanted to give dog sledding a try. Check out this blog post, titled 5 Best Reasons to visit the Yukon in Winter, by writer Eva Holland, and see if your mind can be swayed… JennKSharp