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YUKON TERRITORY { 22 images } Created 7 Sep 2015

These images of Yukon Territory were primarily produced along the Alaska Highway from Whitehorse to Kluane National Park and Reserve.

One of three Canadian territories, Yukon is situated in the northwest corner of Canada's continental mainland. The name “Yukon” originates from the Locheux native word "Yuk-un-ah," meaning "Great River," referring to the Yukon River that flows across the territory into Alaska.

Yukon is located between the Canadian province of British Columbia and the Arctic Ocean, with Alaska to the west and the Northwest Territories to the east. The Arctic Circle crosses through the Yukon. The territory has 430 kilometres of shoreline along the Beaufort Sea.

Whitehorse is Yukon’s capital and a major northern hub. It's a big little city (pop. approx 30,000) surrounded by wilderness, with the amenities of a much larger destination paired with the friendly demeanour of a close-knit community. The Village of Haines Junction is 155 km west of Whitehorse along the Alaska Highway. "The Junction", as referred to by locals, is situated at the intersection of the Haines Highway and the Alaska Highway.
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  • The Village of Haines Junction lies on the edge of a vast and spectacular wilderness, and is a gateway to the Kluane National Park and Reserve. The community lies within the traditional territory of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, Southern Tutchone people who have lived in the area for thousands of years.<br />
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Kluane National Park and Reserve, together with the Tatshenshini-Alsek Park in British Columbia, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska, form the largest internationally protected area on earth. It is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Yukon Territory_MG_8975_fuji_superia..tiff
  • The Village of Haines Junction lies on the edge of a vast and spectacular wilderness, and is a gateway to the Kluane National Park and Reserve. The community lies within the traditional territory of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, Southern Tutchone people who have lived in the area for thousands of years.<br />
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Kluane National Park and Reserve, together with the Tatshenshini-Alsek Park in British Columbia, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska, form the largest internationally protected area on earth. It is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Yukon Territory_MG_8975_tri_fuji_sup..tiff
  • Captured from the Alaska Highway in-between Haines Junction and Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada.<br />
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The remoteness and beauty of Yukon Territory is breathtaking. The tremendous length of the highway, combined with this remoteness and the extremes of the Northern climate, often result in surprises along this highway. During my time there I spoke with several people who were travelling the entire distance of highway via RV. What a road trip! If you look to the upper stretch of highway in the photograph, you’ll see a lone vehicle approaching. I had to ensure I was off the road in good order so as not to surprise the driver travelling towards me at highway speeds.
    Yukon Territory_MG_9403c_fuji_superi..tiff
  • Captured from the Alaska Highway in-between Haines Junction and Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada.<br />
<br />
The remoteness and beauty of Yukon Territory is breathtaking. The tremendous length of the highway, combined with this remoteness and the extremes of the Northern climate, often result in surprises along this highway. During my time there I spoke with several people who were travelling the entire distance of highway via RV. What a road trip! If you look to the upper stretch of highway in the photograph, you’ll see a lone vehicle approaching. I had to ensure I was off the road in good order so as not to surprise the driver travelling towards me at highway speeds.
    Yukon Territory_MG_9403c_tri_fuji_su..tiff
  • The Village of Haines Junction lies on the edge of a vast and spectacular wilderness, and is a gateway to the Kluane National Park and Reserve. The community lies within the traditional territory of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, Southern Tutchone people who have lived in the area for thousands of years.<br />
<br />
Kluane National Park and Reserve, together with the Tatshenshini-Alsek Park in British Columbia, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska, form the largest internationally protected area on earth. It is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Yukon Territory_MG_8975d.tif
  • Captured during late August, from the Alaska Highway, in-between Haines Junction and Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada.<br />
<br />
The Village of Haines Junction lies on the edge of a vast and spectacular wilderness, and is a gateway to the Kluane National Park and Reserve. The community lies within the traditional territory of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, Southern Tutchone people who have lived in the area for thousands of years.<br />
<br />
Whitehorse is the capital and only city of Yukon, and the largest city in Northern Canada. Whitehorse, as reported by Guinness World Records, is the city with the least air pollution in the world.
    Yukon Territory_MG_9400a.tif
  • Captured during late August, from the Alaska Highway, in-between Haines Junction and Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada.<br />
<br />
The Village of Haines Junction lies on the edge of a vast and spectacular wilderness, and is a gateway to the Kluane National Park and Reserve. The community lies within the traditional territory of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, Southern Tutchone people who have lived in the area for thousands of years.<br />
<br />
Whitehorse is the capital and only city of Yukon, and the largest city in Northern Canada. Whitehorse, as reported by Guinness World Records, is the city with the least air pollution in the world.
    Yukon Territory_MG_9381a.tif
  • Captured during late August, from the Alaska Highway, in-between Haines Junction and Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada.<br />
<br />
The Village of Haines Junction lies on the edge of a vast and spectacular wilderness, and is a gateway to the Kluane National Park and Reserve. The community lies within the traditional territory of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, Southern Tutchone people who have lived in the area for thousands of years.<br />
<br />
Whitehorse is the capital and only city of Yukon, and the largest city in Northern Canada. Whitehorse, as reported by Guinness World Records, is the city with the least air pollution in the world.
    Yukon Territory_MG_9384a.tif
  • Captured from the Alaska Highway in-between Haines Junction and Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada.
    Yukon Territory_MG_9401a.tif
  • Captured during late August, from the Alaska Highway, in-between Haines Junction and Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada.
    Yukon Territory_MG_9381a.tif
  • Captured during late August, from the Alaska Highway, in-between Haines Junction and Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada.
    Yukon Territory_MG_9384a.tif
  • The Yukon River is the longest river in Yukon and Alaska. It's the third longest river in North America, flowing northwest from the Coastal Range mountains of northern British Columbia, through the Yukon Territory and Alaska to the Bering Sea. Its overall length is 3185 kilometers (km), with 1149 km within Canadian borders.
    Yukon Territory_IMG_0372a_FUJI_EXTER..tiff
  • Many Alaska Highway roadhouses evolved from American military camps built during the construction of the 2,700 kilometre highway completed in 1942. Roadhouses typically offered a place to stay, a meal and gas, and were spaced no more than a day's drive apart.
    Yukon Territory__MG_9394b.tiff
  • Many Alaska Highway roadhouses evolved from American military camps built during the construction of the 2,700 kilometre highway completed in 1942. Roadhouses typically offered a place to stay, a meal and gas, and were spaced no more than a day's drive apart.
    Yukon Territory_MG_9394a.tiff
  • Many Alaska Highway roadhouses evolved from American military camps built during the construction of the 2,700 kilometre highway completed in 1942. Roadhouses typically offered a place to stay, a meal and gas, and were spaced no more than a day's drive apart.
    Yukon Territory_MG_9394b_trifold.tiff
  • Many Alaska Highway roadhouses evolved from American military camps built during the construction of the 2,700 kilometre highway completed in 1942. Roadhouses typically offered a place to stay, a meal and gas, and were spaced no more than a day's drive apart.
    Yukon Territory_MG_9412c.tiff
  • Many Alaska Highway roadhouses evolved from American military camps built during the construction of the 2,700 kilometre highway completed in 1942. Roadhouses typically offered a place to stay, a meal and gas, and were spaced no more than a day's drive apart.
    Yukon Territory_MG_9412b.tiff
  • Many Alaska Highway roadhouses evolved from American military camps built during the construction of the 2,700 kilometre highway completed in 1942. Roadhouses typically offered a place to stay, a meal and gas, and were spaced no more than a day's drive apart.
    Yukon Territory_MG_9412b_trifold.tiff
  • Many Alaska Highway roadhouses evolved from American military camps built during the construction of the 2,700 kilometre highway completed in 1942. Roadhouses typically offered a place to stay, a meal and gas, and were spaced no more than a day's drive apart.<br />
<br />
This image was captured between Whitehorse and Haines Junction.
    Yukon Territory_MG_9392a.tiff
  • Many Alaska Highway roadhouses evolved from American military camps built during the construction of the 2,700 kilometre highway completed in 1942. Roadhouses typically offered a place to stay, a meal and gas, and were spaced no more than a day's drive apart.<br />
<br />
This image was captured between Whitehorse and Haines Junction.
    Yukon Territory_MG_9392b.tiff
  • Many Alaska Highway roadhouses evolved from American military camps built during the construction of the 2,700 kilometre highway completed in 1942. Roadhouses typically offered a place to stay, a meal and gas, and were spaced no more than a day's drive apart.<br />
<br />
This image was captured between Whitehorse and Haines Junction.
    Yukon Territory_MG_9392a_trifold.tiff
  • The outskirts of Whitehorse as seen from the edge of the Yukon River / Waterfront Walkway looking North. Note the proliferation of American restaurant chains (A&W, KFC) with the Canadian flag proudly at full mast mid-bottom of frame.
    Yukon Territory_IMG_0388_Fuji_Extern..tiff