At the end of the 19th century, a frenzied gold rush pushed the Yukon into the spotlight, and when the crowd swept away the wealth and all the hustle and bustle calmed down, what did the real Yukon look like? Please come with you, in the ethereal and lonely endless wilderness, you begin to hear the whispers of the forest, feel the breath of animals, merge with the glacier river, feel your blood gushing with the ups and downs of the canyon and the ridge, and finally, you really feel the original call of nature...
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The yukon territory, located on Canada's northwestern border, about one-tenth of which is located within the Arctic Circle, is one of Canada's three administrative regions and the only province in North America with access to the Arctic Circle by road. The beautiful name of the Yukon comes from the Yukon River that flows through the area, and the name of the capital, Whitehorse, also comes from the Yukon River, which is named because of the rapids in the upper reaches of the river, and the splash of water is as high as a white horse. In addition to the most pristine and majestic natural landscape of the northern hinterland, it also has a splendid aboriginal culture. Although they no longer have to rely on slash-and-burn farming, the culture that spanned thousands of years has been passed down endlessly through music, dance, handicrafts, traditional musical instruments and so on.
Dream back to the western gold rush years
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Much of the Yukon's development is related to the klondike gold rush, a history of wild dream-chasing in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In August 1896, a large amount of gold was found in dawson city in the Klondike region, and the news spread quickly across North America, and people flocked to the city with red eyes. According to statistics, there were as many as 100,000 gold diggers who came here at that time, from the mayor of Seattle to the ordinary workers and clerks, and the arrival of these people prompted Dawson to rapidly expand into one of the largest towns in western North America.
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To this day, you can still try your hand at sifting gold, choosing to stay in a boutique hotel converted from a brothel, visiting the legendary dredge no.4 in the history of gold mining, and watching the cancan dance in the diamond tooth gertie with the skirts of the big skirts raised high. It is worth mentioning that due to the inconvenience of transportation and the harsh climate of that year, in fact, there are very few people who really reach the mining area and dig up gold...
The road to the end of the world
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The 740-kilometre dempster highway, which connects Dawson in the Yukon with the small town of Inuvik at the end of the world, is Canada's only all-weather highway to the Arctic Circle. It is said to be a road, but in fact it is paved with gravel. The unpolished texture winds its way over the majestic polar wilderness and stretches into the hearts of every road enthusiast who prides themselves on conquering the road.
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Don't think that the polar land is barren, from now until the end of autumn, God will sprinkle the most intense colors between heaven and earth here, open the car window to listen to an old rock song, and let the wind falling in the clouds blow the soul full and free. On the way, you can also see wild animals strolling around from time to time, here is the most real call of the wild, here humans have set their place in nature. Also interestingly, the road will cross two major rivers: the peel river and the mackenzie river, and when the river melts in the summer, you will get a rare experience of sitting in a car and taking a ferry
Rafting in the world of speechlessness
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Yusuke Ishida described a desirable rafting trip on the Yukon River in "Won't Die", saying: "If you really want to understand the Yukon River, you must paddle a canoe and travel for a week, and from the fourth day you can slowly begin to experience the silence of the forest; on the fifth day, you can feel the breath of animals; on the sixth day, you are one with the big river; and on the seventh day, you can understand the true face of the Yukon River." "The great beauty between heaven and earth is always silent, and the wide river channels, deep canyons, birds that sometimes cross the long sky, and various birds and animals on both sides of the strait attract canoe lovers from all over the world, who find their peace of mind and find themselves in the ethereal silence."
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When boating, you may wish to bring some fishing gear, collect the pulp in the middle of the lake, and fish for the North American pike, salmon, cod and other fish abundant in the lake, the water here is so clear that you can even see the pattern on the scales. Every year in October, tens of thousands of salmon swim up the Yukon River to spawn in the warm waters, and if you're here during the season, don't miss this rare migration.
Pursue the call of nature
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Kluane National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The world's largest protected area is home to the highest mountain in North America, Mount St. elias) and the largest group of glaciers on Earth. There are at least 150 species of birds living in the southwest of the park, and when the long winter is over, rare birds such as yellow-waisted forest warblers and blue robins will fly out of their nests and walk through the lush vegetation, leaving a graceful posture and a gentle singing voice. The slowly flowing Kathleen Lake surrounds the Kluin Mountains, and the lake and mountains reflect each other like a master's painting.
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Hiking in Clun National Park is very free, all you have to do is prepare for the hike beforehand, then entrust yourself to the beautiful scenery and follow the call of nature to challenge yourself. Xiaobian reminds you to fully understand the terrain and weather conditions in the park before hiking, especially to pay attention to areas where wildlife is frequent, and it is best to travel with experienced people.
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In addition to hiking, rafting is also a great choice for exploring Kluen National Park, starting from the confluence of the Yasch and Kaskawulsh rivers, an ancient channel that can pass through the entire park, and during the 250-kilometer journey, you will be led by cool snowmelt water to see the depths of the dense forest, the dangers of the canyon, and experience the most pristine natural landscapes.
A carnival where the sun never sets
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If the sun didn't set as usual, and you could be enveloped by a watery sun at two o'clock in the morning, what would you want to do? The Yukon is clearly a god-favored masterpiece, and fearing that people won't have enough time to take in the beauty of the area, it has over 20 hours of ultra-long daylight every summer.
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Takhini hot spring is a natural hot spring in Canada's Yukon region, just 17.4 miles from whitehorse city centre. Every minute, 28 gallons of hot spring water pour in from the depths of the earth, and the spring water is rich in minerals, has the effect of treating diseases and relieving fatigue, and has been discovered and used by the local wisdom Yuan Zhimin for centuries. With a 42-degree heat pool and a 36-degree low-temperature pool, you can slowly slide your body into the hot spring water under the romantic midnight sun, breathe in the fresh air characteristic of twilight, and follow the rolling mountains and the arc of white clouds with your eyes until the deepest part of the sunset.
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At the local travel agency or club in Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon, you can also take part in a small off-road plane adventure that will take off in the direction of the midnight sun, offering spectacular views of the entire tombstone mountain, where the desolation of the earth's northern hinterland is reflected.
Practical traffic information
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aviation
Whitehorse is connected to Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Kelowna and Yellow Knife.
Details can be found:
air north yukon’s airline：www.flyairnorth.com
air canada：www.aircanada.com
condor：www.condor.com
westjet：www.westjet.com
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embarkation
You can take a cruise from the southern part of the Atlantic coast to the skagway in Alaska, USA and then enter the Yukon.
Companies offering this route are:
yukon ferries：www.hpw.gov.yk.ca
bc ferries：www.bcferries.com
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Land
Land transportation in the Yukon is very convenient, and it is very convenient to know the route through Google Maps, so you should pay attention to the preparation of your belongings before driving and the guarantee of rest time.
The editor has something to say
I yearn for the Yukon River!