With endless daylight and a horizon that never fades, the Yukon Territory offers a unique summer experience for adventurous travellers. From glacier hikes to fishing in remote lakes and cycling through breathtaking alpine scenery, this northern Canadian gem delivers more sunlight, more thrills, and more reasons to explore.
Hike in the shadow of giants at Kluane
Kluane National Park is home to Canada’s highest mountain, Mount Logan, and the largest non-polar icefields in the world. The park’s UNESCO World Heritage status is well deserved, offering alpine meadows, glacier-fed lakes, and remarkable wildlife including grizzlies and Dall sheep. Travellers can explore on their own or join local operators such as Yukon Guided Adventures or Indigenous-owned Who What Where Tours for guided experiences enriched with stories of local geology, ecology and cultural heritage.
Fly over glaciers and golden age relics
Take to the skies for a bird’s-eye view of the spectacular Saint Elias Mountain Range with Icefield Discovery Tours, which includes an optional glacier landing near Mount Logan. Heli tours departing from Whitehorse also deliver dramatic aerial views over alpine ridges, Lake Laberge and historical sites like Canyon City—once a bustling stop during the Klondike Gold Rush.
Catch your own dinner in pristine waters
Fishing in the Yukon is a dream come true. From fly-fishing rainbow trout in local streams to reeling in Arctic grayling on the remote shores of Kluane Lake, the territory is a haven for anglers. Stay at Ruby Range Wilderness and Fishing Lodge or take a floatplane trip with Wilderness Fishing Yukon to outpost camps and luxury lodges. For an ultra-remote experience, Tincup Wilderness Lodge delivers exclusive access to Tincup Lake’s tranquil waters with a strong focus on sustainability and conservation.
Cycle stunning trails and alpine descents
The Yukon’s network of cycling trails ranges from riverside loops to adrenaline-pumping downhill tracks. The Millennium Trail and Southern Lakes Loop are perfect for relaxed sightseeing, while Mount Sima’s summer lift-access trails deliver a mountain biking playground for thrill seekers. Rentals and gear delivery are available from Icycle Sports in Whitehorse.
Paddle the iconic Yukon River
Follow the path of the Klondike gold rush by canoe along the Yukon River, which runs right through Whitehorse. Whether you’re after a half-day paddle or a week-long wilderness journey, operators like Kanoe People and Up North Adventures offer tours for all skill levels, with options to combine traditional canoeing with scenic floatplane returns. Expect rich cultural storytelling and wildlife encounters along the way.
Getting to the Yukon
International travellers can fly direct to Vancouver from Sydney or Brisbane with Air Canada or Qantas, with connecting flights to Whitehorse available via Air North or Air Canada. Thanks to a new agreement between WestJet and Air North, passengers can now book both carriers on a single ticket for streamlined travel.
