Results for "Yukon"

Dempster Highway - Yukon

In 1999, the Klondike Snowmobile Association and the Yukon Government signed an agreement making the Dempster Highway part of the Trans Canada Trail. This rough gravel road runs from the Klondike Gold Fields near Dawson City to the NWT border through Gwich’in land.  It offers unparalleled wilderness...

Klondike Highway

The Klondike Highway brought fortune seekers here in 1898. Today trail users can trace their route from Whitehorse to Dawson City.  This paved road follows the old sleigh route along the Yukon River, crossing the forested uplands of the Yukon Plateau.  The somewhat gentle terrain features lakes, riv...

Dawson City Trails

The waterfront trail runs continuously from the north end of Dawson City which is on the traditional territory of the Tr'ondëk Hwëchin, along the Yukon River dyke to the confluence of the Klondike River. This trail offers numerous rest areas and interpretive kiosks, including signage about the livin...

Village of Haines Junction - Pine Lake Trail

Pine Lake is located on the Alaska Highway near the community of Haines Junction, Yukon territory, Canada. The small lake is best known as a campground destination and as a day use recreation park for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, picnicking and swimming. From the shores of the lake, looking north, o...

Ridge Road Heritage Trail

Experience the history of the Klondike Gold Rush on this Dawson City trail. Built in 1899, it was the first government-built wagon road and served as the major supply route to the gold fields. Some 40 000 gold-seekers flocked to the area and numerous historical sites and relics can be seen along the...

Spring Trail Care Event: Village of Haines Junction, Yukon Territory

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5 days in Yukon

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Yukon Achieves a Trans Canada Trail Connection Milestone

In late February 2016, the TCT proudly celebrated the Yukon’s Trail connection milestone, in excellent company! The Yukon became Canada’s third province or territory—after Newfoundland & Labrador and Prince Edward Island—to reach this milestone. This achievement was marked at the Yukon Sourdough...

Five Things You May Not Know About The Yukon

Where Does The Name Whitehorse Come From? Whitehorse, Yukon’s capital city, is named after the historic rapids on the Yukon River, which were said to resemble the flowing manes of charging white horses. What Is a “Sourdough”? Sourdough bread was a crucial means of survival for miners living in the h...

My Canadian Journey: Destination Yukon!

“Depending on the time of day, the Ogilvie Mountains shimmer pink, cream, beige and even blue,” recalled Annika Wichter, describing the view from her bicycle on the Trans Canada Trail (TCT) in the Yukon. “It’s breathtaking. Being on a bicycle lets you really savour the colours.” Annika and her fianc...

Q& A With TCT’s Official Partner in the Yukon: Meet Mark Daniels

Who better to discuss the Trans Canada Trail (TCT) in the Yukon than the president of the Klondike Snowmobile Association (KSA)—the official partner of the TCT in the territory? President Mark Daniels and his fellow volunteers maintain 600 kilometres of trail year round. That includes approximately ...

World Trails Conference Announces Distinguished Speaker Line-up

OTTAWA – A globally renowned conservationist, an award-winning documentary filmmaker and the head of Europe’s network for natural and cultural heritage will headline the speaker line-up at the World Trails Conference this fall in Ottawa.    The conference, hosted by Trans Canada Trail, is poised to ...

March Break Adventures Along the Trans Canada Trail

March is here, which means spring break for school-aged kids – and their families – across Canada. Looking for a little organizational push to ensure family fun all week long? March Break activities abound along the one and only Trans Canada Trail! Monday: trail scavenger hunt Start your week off wi...

A Look at Some Incredible Spring 2023 Trail Care Events

This past spring, we were thrilled to award Trail Care Grants to 192 trail organizations and volunteer groups, across every province and territory. Trail groups cleaned up their local Trail sections, installed new infrastructure, held community events, increased accessibility and much more. Here’s a...

We’ve Launched Our “Made To Be On” Campaign, Celebrating the Spirit of Connection, Community and Adventure

A new national story map invites Trail users to share their adventures #OnTheTrail We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our inspiring and engaging Made To Be On campaign. We’re inviting everyone to discover (or re-discover) the Trail that connects us all, highlighting the beauty and accessibilit...

Marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation  

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – a day to honour survivors of former residential schools, the children who did not return home, and their families and communities. We also reflect on this tragic legacy, and the past and present harm caused by colonization. We reaffirm ...

Trail Profile: Village of Haines Junction – Pine Lake Trail

The 6.8-kilometre Village of Haines Junction – Pine Lake Trail runs right through the village of Haines Junction, Yukon, en route to Pine Lake. Take in views of the St. Elias mountains as you walk, bike, roll or horseback ride in the warmer months. In the winter, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing...