Yukontravel information

Fly into Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon, with direct flights from Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and other Canadian cities. Our kennel in Carcross is 45 minutes south by road, and pickup in downtown Whitehorse can be arranged for every tour.

We recommend spending an extra day or two in Whitehorse before or after your trip: it is a buffer against winter flight delays, and the town is worth it.

Most of the Yukon has a subarctic climate: long, cold and generally dry winters. In Carcross, winter days usually range from −5 °C to −30 °C, with sunny, mild spells and colder snaps. North America's record low, −63 °C, was recorded at Snag in 1947.

Daylight grows quickly from February onward, which makes late winter the most comfortable season for longer trips.

Dress in layers: a merino or synthetic base layer, a warm fleece layer, then a windproof outer layer. Never cotton next to the skin. Mitts are warmer than gloves, and boots should be one size up to let your feet move.

Expedition-grade parkas, pants, boots and mitts can be rented in Whitehorse at Aurora Outfitters (delivery to your hotel available).

The Yukon sits beneath the auroral oval. The best months are from late August to mid-April, on clear, dark nights. Our custom adventures can include a night at a lodge or in a wilderness camp, far from any light, for the best chances.

Soak in the Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs (formerly Takhini), meet bison, caribou and musk oxen at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, and step back into the Ice Age at the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre. In Carcross, see the historic train station, the White Pass railway and the Carcross Desert, often called the smallest desert in the world.

Short on time? A half-day dog sledding tour or a half-day snowmobile tour fits easily into a Whitehorse stay, with pickup in downtown Whitehorse.