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Visitor Information for The Yukon
Where to go for Visitor Information
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Where to find Visitor Information
| Tourism Yukon
Phone: (867) 667-5340, Dept. 8605, PO Box 2745, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Y1A 5B9. Website: Tour Yukon - Tourism, Yukon's Adventure Travel Guide |
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What follows is some information
you can use while you are in the Yukon, or places you can contact for specific
more. It is a listing of the Information Centers throughout the Yukon. The six Visitor
Reception Centers, open from mid-May to mid-September, provide literature, local
information and area maps. Larger centers have theatres offering slide shows and
films about local attractions.
Watson Lake Alaska Highway Interpretive Center, junction of the Campbell and
Alaska Highways
(867) 536-7469
Carcross The Old Train Depot
(867) 821-4431
Whitehorse Hanson Street and 2nd Avenue
(867) 667-3084
Haines Junction At Kluane National Park Visitor Center
(867) 634-2345
Beaver Creek Alaska Highway
(867) 862-7321
Dawson City Front and King Streets
(867) 993-5566
All centers are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. If you need additional information,
call 867.667.5340 or email
vacation@gov.yk.ca
Crossing the Border
Citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. and Canada may cross the Canada/U.S.
border either way without visas. However, you must carry proof of citizenship (a
birth certificate or passport). Naturalized citizens or landed immigrants should
carry the appropriate documents as proof of their status. As for the children,
make sure you have your children's birth certificates and if you're
separated/divorced, proof-of-custody papers or a letter from your spouse stating
they are aware you are crossing the border with your child. Persons under 18
years (not accompanied by a parent) should bring a letter from their parent or
guardian giving them permission to cross the border.
If you plan to bring your pet into Canada, be sure you have a rabies vaccination certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian.
Handguns
are prohibited in Canada. For information on hunting firearms call (867)
667-3943.
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Climate and Weather Information for The Yukon
Check the latest weather
update for The Yukon. And , for world-wide weather forecasts and current
conditions, always check TulipsWeather.com.
Throughout the Yukon you may see the temperature shown in Celsius as well as in Fahrenheit. To convert from
Celsius to Fahrenheit multiply the number of Celsius by 9/5 and add 32. To convert from
Fahrenheit to Celsius subtract 32 from the number of Fahrenheit, then multiply by 5/9.
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Driving Information for The Yukon
Crossing the Border
Getting to the Yukon
Crossing the Border
Paperwork Citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. and Canada may cross the
Canada/U.S. border either way without visas. You must carry proof of citizenship
(a birth certificate or passport). Naturalized citizens or landed immigrants
should carry the appropriate documents as proof of their status.
Crossing the
International Border
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Getting to the Yukon
By Land
By Air
By Sea
By Land
There are two main routes that lead from British Columbia to the Yukon. The Alaska Highway begins at Dawson Creek and stretches for
2,233 kilometers (1,388 miles) before reaching Delta Junction, Alaska. It is a
modern, asphalt-surfaced highway and along it you will find gas, food and lodging
about every 32-80 km (20-50
mi.). The Stewart-Cassiar Highway, which winds through the interior of British
Columbia meeting the
Alaska Highway 22 km (14 mi.) west of Watson Lake, Yukon, has been upgraded
to all-weather status but is still a little rugged and remote so you will want
to be sure to plan ahead for gas, food and lodging
as services are limited.
All drivers must have a valid driver's license, proof of registration and insurance. U.S. drivers must obtain a Canadian Non-Resident Interprovincial Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Card from their insurance company, as proof that they have proper coverage. Yukon law requires that drivers carry at least $200,000 third-party liability insurance.
Headlights must be on at all times when driving Yukon highways. Drivers and passengers must wear seat belts; children under six must be seated in a prescribed car seat. Radar detectors are prohibited. Rental vehicles - including cars, vans, truck campers and motor homes - are available in Whitehorse. Cars can be rented in Dawson.
Gas is measured in liters in Canada. A liter is about a quarter-gallon. Distances are measured in kilometers; one kilometer is about 0.6 miles.
To convert miles to kilometers multiply the number of miles by 1.6. to convert kilometers to miles multiply the numbers of kilometers by 0.6.
If you prefer not to drive, there is scheduled motor coach service to the Yukon that is available six days a week from Edmonton, Alberta, and from Vancouver, B.C. Americans who plan to drive in The Yukon should obtain a Canadian non-resident inter provincial motor vehicle liability insurance card from their insurance company.
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By Air
The Yukon is less than a day's flight from almost any city in North America
and you will find daily flights from Vancouver to Whitehorse. There is also scheduled air service
from Juneau, Anchorage and Fairbanks,
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By Sea
Regularly scheduled ferry service to Alaska
and the Yukon runs from Bellingham, Washington and Vancouver, B.C. The trip up the
Inside Passage is a favorite way to travel north with scenery that is breathtaking.
The route is teeming with eagles, whales and other wildlife making this a
favorite for wildlife lovers. Reservations
are required; call 1-800-642-0066 for Alaska Ferry information, or
1-250-386-3431 for B.C. Ferry schedules.
Parks and Recreation Areas for The Yukon
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Annual Events for The Yukon
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City and Town Information for The Yukon
Whitehorse
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Attractions and Things to See and Do in The Yukon
Fishing
and Hunting
Fishing If you plan any kind of fishing in the Yukon you will need a license.
These are available at most sporting goods stores and other commercial
facilities. A National Park Fishing License is required when fishing in any
National Park. Hunting licenses and permits are required for all types of
hunting in the Yukon. You also must secure the services of a licensed guide for
big game hunting. Licenses require a waiting period and can be obtained through
the Department of Renewable Resources (see below).
Canada has strict gun control laws and firearms for hunting and sport purposes must be declared at the border. Visitors may possess a rifle or shotgun for protection against bears, except in national parks. Persons who use such weapons in defense against bear attack must immediately report the killing to a Yukon conservation officer and turn in the skull and hide. Further information is available from the Canadian Firearms Center toll-free at 1-800-731-4000, or visit their Web site at http://canada.justice.gc.ca/
Department
of Renewable Resources,
Field Services Branch,
P.O. Box 2703,
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 2C6.
Phone (867) 667-5221
Fax (867) 393-6206
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Dining Suggestions for The Yukon
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Some Favorites in The Yukon
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The Yukon Links
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