Yukon: On the Footsteps of Jack London

Whitehorse is the capital of the Yukon, a lively city in Canada's great north set along the banks of the legendary Yukon River, in a territory of wild and endless nature. Though the main urban centre of the region, it retains a frontier spirit linked to the era of the Klondike Gold Rush, felt in its museums and historic riverboats. Surrounded by mountains, forests and rivers, it is the ideal base for exploring the great spaces of the Yukon and for authentic northern experiences: dog-sledding excursions, canoeing, and above all watching the northern lights, which on clear winter nights light up the skies with spectacular colours. Wildlife and pristine landscapes complete the appeal. Between pioneer history, grandiose nature and aurora borealis, Whitehorse is the gateway to the wonders of Canada's great north.

Dawson City is a historic town in the Yukon, in Canada's great north, the legendary centre of the Klondike Gold Rush which at the end of the nineteenth century drew tens of thousands of prospectors. Splendidly preserved, it retains the authentic atmosphere of the pioneer era, with its unpaved streets, wooden sidewalks, saloons and brightly coloured historic buildings that make it seem frozen in time. You can visit the gold claims, try your hand at panning for gold in the creeks and discover the history through museums and historic sites. Surrounded by wild and endless nature, it is also a starting point towards the great spaces of the Yukon and the famous Dempster Highway towards the Arctic. Between gold-rush history, frontier charm and grandiose nature, Dawson City is a unique and fascinating stop in the heart of Canada's north.

The journey from Dawson City to Beaver Creek is an immersion in the spectacular wilderness of the Yukon. Traveling along the Klondike Highway and then the Alaska Highway, you will pass through breathtaking landscapes of boreal forests, mountain ranges, and vast plateaus. The route is dotted with small settlements, crystal-clear lakes, and mighty rivers, with the chance to spot moose, bears, and eagles along the way. It is a journey that offers profound silence, immense skies, and a sense of freedom that only the Great North can provide. Beaver Creek marks Canada's far western edge in the Yukon and is the country's westernmost community, the last stop before Alaska along the historic Alaska Highway. Surrounded by immense, wild nature, it offers open skies, boreal forests and the chance to spot northern wildlife. A legendary stop for those driving toward the far north, it keeps the rough, welcoming feel of the frontier. Beaver Creek is a remote outpost where the Arctic adventure begins.

Haines Junction is a small village in the Yukon, in Canada's great north, considered the gateway to the majestic Kluane National Park, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This extraordinary park holds some of Canada's highest mountains, including Mount Logan, the country's highest peak, and the largest non-polar ice field in the world. The village is the ideal base for exploring this grandiose and wild nature, through hiking, scenic flights over the glaciers, rafting and wildlife viewing, from bears to Dall sheep. The landscapes of snow-capped mountains, endless glaciers and turquoise lakes are of rare beauty. Surrounded by imposing, pristine nature, Haines Junction is a fascinating stop for those seeking adventure and great spaces in the wild heart of the Yukon.

Skagway gathers in a fjord of south-eastern Alaska, a picturesque town that keeps intact the charm of the Klondike gold rush. Historic Broadway lines up period wooden buildings, saloons and shops, while the spectacular White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad climbs among mountains and waterfalls toward the Canadian border. A beloved cruise stop, it is immersed in grand nature. Skagway is the ideal destination for those seeking Klondike history, scenic railways and the wild fjords of Alaska.