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Comparisons & rankings · 18 January 2026 Best places to see the northern lights in Yukon, ranked Nine viewing spots tested across 3 winter trips, ranked for darkness, access and how likely you actually see the aurora. Area guides · 22 January 2026 Whitehorse: a full area guide for tourists The territorial capital packs 25,000 people, 3 excellent museums and every plane connection you need — here's how to actually spend your time. Area guides · 27 January 2026 Dawson City: a full area guide for tourists The old Gold Rush capital has 1,400 residents, wooden boardwalks and roughly 4 things you absolutely must do in 48 hours. Area guides · 2 February 2026 Haines Junction: a full area guide for tourists This 600-person village is the base camp for Kluane National Park and one of the 5 best mountain views in Canada. Area guides · 6 February 2026 Carcross: a full area guide for tourists A 300-person village 75 km south of Whitehorse with the world's smallest desert, an Indigenous carving commons and 4 lakes you can swim in. Comparisons & rankings · 10 February 2026 Best Kluane National Park hikes, ranked Seven trails walked over 2 summers, ranked by view-per-effort and how much bear spray you’ll actually need. Budget & prices · 14 February 2026 Yukon on a $50 a day budget Yes it's possible in summer, no it's not possible in a hotel — here's the honest breakdown across 5 spending categories. Budget & prices · 18 February 2026 Yukon on a $200 a day upgrade Doubling from $100 to $200 unlocks 4 experiences that make the trip: flightseeing, wilderness lodges, guided aurora and proper meals. Seasons & events · 22 February 2026 When to visit Yukon: month-by-month There are really only 4 windows worth flying up for — here's what each one gives you and what it costs. Comparisons & rankings · 26 February 2026 Best hot springs in and around Yukon, ranked Three geothermal spots visited across all 4 seasons, ranked for water quality, atmosphere and how touristy they’ve become. Culture & sights · 2 March 2026 Is Yukon safe? An honest answer for 2026 Property crime in Whitehorse is real, but the 3 things that actually hurt tourists here are wildlife, weather and driving. Transport · 6 March 2026 Getting around Yukon: transport options that actually exist There's no train and 1 bus a week to Dawson — here's how you actually move around the territory. Comparisons & rankings · 10 March 2026 Best things to do in Yukon for first-time visitors, ranked If you have 7 days, do these 6 things in this order — everything else is a bonus. Food & drink · 14 March 2026 The honest guide to Yukon food and drink No Michelin stars, no fine-dining scene, but 5 things you actually want to eat and drink here that you won’t find anywhere else. Area guides · 18 March 2026 Downtown Whitehorse: a full area guide for tourists Everything you actually need — 3 museums, 12 restaurants and every good coffee shop — is squeezed into a 6-block core. Culture & sights · 22 March 2026 What's overrated in Yukon: 6 things to skip or downplay After 4 trips I’m confident these draws eat time you could spend better — here's what to demote and what to do instead. Seasons & events · 26 March 2026 Yukon summer solstice: what actually happens for 3 days of midnight sun June 20-22 is when the territory doesn’t sleep — here are the 5 events and traditions that make solstice worth timing around. Seasons & events · 30 March 2026 Yukon Quest and Rendezvous: winter events worth planning around Two February events that transform the territory — here's what each is and which one deserves the flight up. Day trips & escapes · 3 April 2026 Canoeing the Yukon River for beginners: the honest starter guide Three sections rated by difficulty, cost and how likely you’ll capsize — from a 4-hour paddle to a 16-day expedition. Day trips & escapes · 8 April 2026 24 hours in Dawson City: the perfect single day If you can only spend 1 day and 1 night in Dawson, here are the 7 things to hit and the order to do them in. Culture & sights · 12 April 2026 Yukon with kids: the family trip that actually works Six activities that entertain 5-to-12 year olds without demanding they hike 15 km, and 3 things to avoid. Day trips & escapes · 16 April 2026 Tombstone Territorial Park: a day trip that's really 2 days The 'Patagonia of the North' is 90 minutes up the Dempster from Dawson — here's how to actually do it in a day or two. Area guides · 20 April 2026 Kluane Lake and Marsh Lake: two lake areas you shouldn’t skip Yukon's 2 most accessible big lakes lie on the highway system — here's what each offers and where to sleep. Comparisons & rankings · 24 April 2026 Best wildlife viewing in Yukon, ranked Nine species you can realistically see and the 5 spots that maximise your odds — plus the ones you won’t see no matter what. Area guides · 28 April 2026 Watson Lake and Teslin: the southern Yukon entry points If you’re driving up the Alaska Highway from BC, these are the first 2 Yukon stops — here's what deserves your time.