The Yukon FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting The Yukon.

When is the best time to visit The Yukon?

The best time to enjoy the Yukon’s scenery, go hiking and watch wildlife is May to September with the warmest temperatures and long days. The best time to see the Northern Lights in the Yukon is October to April with longer nights and clearer skies.

What is the official language of The Yukon?

English is widely spoken in the Yukon but there are also a wide range of First Nations languages in the communities.

How do I manage my travel money in The Yukon?

The official currency of Canada is the Canadian dollar (CAD). Cash, credit, and debit cards are widely accepted, and cash machines are easy to access.

What places combine well with The Yukon?

The Yukon is commonly combined with neighbouring Alaska in the USA. Yukon can also be combined with North-West Territories to the east and British Colombia to the south.

What are the main cultural events in The Yukon?

There is a range of winter and summer events in the cities. Whitehorse has the Yukon Quest, a 1000-mile dog sled race to Alaska, and the Frostbite Music Fest in February. In July, the city holds the Adäka Cultural Festival, a First Nations festival. Dawson City has a busy summer events season including the Dempster to Dawson Solstice Race, Yukon Riverside Arts Festival and Dawson City Music Festival. Discovery Days is one of the biggest festivals with parades, arts and dance to mark the Klondike Gold Rush, while the Moosehide Gathering is one of the biggest indigenous festivals. In the Southern Lakes, Marsh Lake holds the Celebration of Swans to mark the bird migration in April.