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Things to Do in Canada’s Territories – Getaways, Road Trips and more!

Celebrate the Sun After Days of Darkness at Inuvik Sunrise Festival - 2024

Celebrate the Sun After Days of Darkness at Inuvik Sunrise Festival – 2024

Winter in the northern part of Canada brings long periods of darkness, with some places experiencing only a few hours of twilight-like daylight each day, so it makes sense that one of the northernmost communities in the Northwest Territories is excited to welcome the first sunrise of the year. Inuvik ...
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Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs Opens at the Site of Takhini Hot Springs in Yukon

Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs Opens at the Site of Takhini Hot Springs in Yukon

You may not have visited Takhini Hot Springs, but there is a high chance that you have heard of the Hair Freezing contest, a unique celebration that used to be held at that natural hot springs location in Yukon. The facility at natural Hot Springs which was in operation for ...
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25 Best Places to Visit in Yukon

25 Best Places and Sites to Visit in Yukon

The territory of the Yukon offers an abundance of historical, natural and cultural sites that will amaze visitors with their diversity. Most people associate the Yukon with the history of the Gold Rush and, while that helped shape the territory into what it is today, there is plenty more to ...
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Itinerary for a Winter Trip to Yukon

Itinerary for a Winter Trip to Yukon

Planning to visit Yukon in Winter? Here is an itinerary to help you plan a vacation to the place less travelled in Canada. Before going through this itinerary, read - A Guide to Planning a Trip to Yukon in Winter. Day 1:Arrival & Northern Lights Arrival: If you’ve heeded this advice ...
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Summer Trip to Yukon - 3 Day Itinerary

Summer Trip to Yukon – 3 Day Itinerary

Whitehorse is more than just grizzly old miners and gold dust! With it’s incredible landscape, captivating history, and charming culture, it is a destination worth any adventurer’s bucket list! So go forth and tell your friends and family, the North is barren no more! Pack your bags, ready your camera, ...
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Driving the Dempster Highway: Road Trip from Whitehorse to Inuvik

Driving the Dempster Highway: Road Trip from Whitehorse to Inuvik

The Dempster Highway, begun in 1959 as Yukon Territorial Road No. 11, was first officially opened in 1979 and is Canada’s first all-weather road to cross the Arctic Circle. Today, it is considered one of the world’s most unique driving experiences. Not only is it home to an array wildlife, ...
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Romantic Getaways in Canada's Territories

Romantic Getaways in Canada’s Territories

There is something to be said of romance grown under the midnight sun. If it’s the endless summer days that make your heart dance along the horizon, or the long winter nights that make your soul curl under the blankets, I cannot say. But have no doubt, the north is ...
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North to the Yukon – Edmonton to Whitehorse Road Trip

North to the Yukon – Edmonton to Whitehorse Road Trip

The north of Canada calls to us, with its unlimited wilderness, incredible landscapes, interesting history and amazing wildlife. A road trip north to the Yukon speaks of adventure and leads you through some of the remote areas of British Columbia, along the historic route of the Alaska Highway, all the ...
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South Klondike Highway from Whitehorse, Yukon to Skagway, Alaska

Road Trip: South Klondike Highway from Whitehorse, Yukon to Skagway, Alaska

The highway stretches before you, winding its way through magnificent mountains and alongside lakes and rivers. Historical sites and fun activities await you. Wildlife abounds. Photo opportunities are around every corner. This is the South Klondike Highway, the direct land route between Whitehorse, Yukon and Skagway, Alaska. This is an ...
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Road Trip: Vancouver to Whitehorse via Sea to Sky & Cassiar Highways

Road Trip: Vancouver to Whitehorse via Sea to Sky & Cassiar Highways

Vancouver → Williams Lake → Smithers → Dease Lake → Whitehorse Whitehorse is a destination on many a bucket list. The Klondike history inspires dreams of the Wild West, dusted in gold flakes, with a pinch of rugged wear and tear. Modern transportation has made Whitehorse far more accessible at ...
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Drive the Alaska Highway - Road Trip From Edmonton to Whitehorse

Drive the Alaska Highway – Road Trip From Edmonton to Whitehorse

Whitehorse is a destination on many a bucket list. The Klondike history inspires dreams of the Wild West, dusted in gold flakes, with a pinch of rugged wear and tear. Modern transportation has made Whitehorse far more accessible at only a short flight away from Edmonton. But you’ll agree, taking ...
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Road Trip – From Vancouver to Whitehorse along Stewart Cassiar Highway

Road Trip – From Vancouver to Whitehorse along Stewart Cassiar Highway

The highways that wind their ways through the beautiful and varied landscapes from the city of Vancouver, through British Colombia, and up to the incredible territory of the Yukon, with its small capital city of Whitehorse, are a road-trippers dream. There are so many things to do and see along ...
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Must Do Hikes around Whitehorse

Must Do Hikes around Whitehorse

During the long sunlight hours of the summer months in the Yukon it is natural for outdoor enthusiasts to want to spend all their time exploring the area. From multiday treks to half day hikes, there are hundreds of kilometers of hike worthy trails in the Whitehorse area. It would ...
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15 Top Things to See & Do in Nunavut

15 Top Things to See & Do in Nunavut

The least visited of all the provinces and territories; Nunavut only recently became its own territory in 1999 when it separated from the Northwest Territories, but the history of its inhabitants goes back 4,000 years. Consisting of most of the Arctic Archipelago, terrain has massive expanses of tundra, along with ...
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15 Best Things to See and Do in Whitehorse

15 Best Things to See and Do in Whitehorse

Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon, is a small city with many things to do throughout the year. Once a major stop along the Klondike Gold Rush route, Whitehorse has some interesting historical sites along with spectacular scenery and outdoor activities. You can choose to fly in or drive up ...
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Itinerary for 3 Days in Dawson City

Itinerary for 3 Days in Dawson City

It’s rumored the streets of Dawson City are paved with gold. Whether it’s true or not, there is no doubt that this northern nugget has enough bawdy history and lore of riches to entertain even the most brazen adventurer. Come stake your claim in the north with three day’s in ...
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Winter Getaways in Canada's Territories

Winter Getaways in Canada’s Territories

Most people go south when the nights get longer and the days get colder, but you’re not like most people. You seek adventure on the road less taken. You want to see the lands rarely photographed and meet the people unbothered by frost. Make your vacation stand out amongst the ...
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A Guide to Planning a Trip to Yukon in Winter

A Guide to Planning a Trip to Yukon in Winter

There’s gold, and it’s haunting and haunting; It’s luring me on as of old; Yet it isn’t the gold that I’m wanting So much as just finding the gold. It’s the great, big, broad land ‘way up yonder, It’s the forests where silence has lease; It’s the beauty that thrills ...
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15 of the Best Places to Visit in the Northwest Territories

15 of the Best Places to Visit in the Northwest Territories

For those travellers who are looking for some adventure and more off the beaten track places in Canada, the Northwest Territories does not disappoint. Wildlife, remote areas, traditional villages, First Nations culture and lots of history can be found throughout the area. You may have to fly into remote areas ...
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Active Couple Adventures in the Canadian Territories

Adventures for Active Couples in the Canadian Territories

From international hiking trips to fishing for Arctic Char past the Arctic Circle, these escapes from the day-to-day are sure to get your blood pumping and your muscles aching. Here are 10 weekend getaway in the Canadian Territories, for couples who want more than a margarita on the beach ...
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Girls’ Weekend Getaways in the Canadian Territories

Girls’ Weekend Getaways in the Canadian Territories

Whether you’re looking to change-up your routine, seek out some adventure, or just kick back with good friends, a good Girls’ Weekend will leave you with laughs for the year! Stand out from the crowds this year, and take your Girls’ Weekend Getaway in Canada’s Arctic Territories. With music festivals, ...
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