10 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Yukon That You Shouldn't Miss

May 7, 2022 Etsuko Causey

Discover the best top things to do in Yukon, Yukon including Kluane National Park and Reserve, Tombstone Territorial Park, McIntyre Creek, Swan Haven Interpretive Centre, Yukon Wildlife Preserve, Miles Canyon, Caribou Crossing Trading Post, Chadburn Lake Recreation area, Nisutlin River Delta National Wildlife Area, Rancheria Falls Recreation Site.
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1. Kluane National Park and Reserve

280 Alaska Highway, Haines Junction, Yukon Y0B 1L0 Canada +1 867-634-7207 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 135 reviews

Kluane National Park and Reserve

This huge park is well-known for its fantastic scenic landscape and its excellent opportunities for recreational activities.

Reviewed By 382PaulK - Vancouver, Canada

If you’re driving the Alaska Highway along Kluane National Park, take the time to stop at the small centre at the base of Sheep Mountain, near the bridge across the Slims River. Amazing mountain views, and a good chance of seeing Dall’s sheep on the slopes. The Centre at Haines Junction is also worth a visit, with lots of info on First Nations history and the St. Elias mountains. Kudos to Parks Canada for emphasizing hiking safety and awareness in this wilderness bear country.

2. Tombstone Territorial Park

Dawson City, Yukon Canada http://www.env.gov.yk.ca/parksconservation/tombstonepark.php
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5.0 based on 224 reviews

Tombstone Territorial Park

Reviewed By KJElmer - Vancouver, Canada

Was only there for a short day trip and there was cloud cover, but you can’t hide the beauty! A nice easy hike, a picnic in an enclosed space with a nice fire and views in any direction. I’d like to make it back some day in August or September. If you’re as far north as Dawson City, it’d be a shame to miss this. The Dempster Highway is also an impressive feat. We crossed the continental divide and went as far as Two Moose Lake - the Arctic Circle was so close and yet so far.

3. McIntyre Creek

Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

McIntyre Creek

4. Swan Haven Interpretive Centre

Marsh Lake, Yukon Canada http://www.env.gov.yk.ca/animals-habitat/swanhaven.php
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Swan Haven Interpretive Centre

5. Yukon Wildlife Preserve

KM 8/Mi 5 Takhini Hot Springs Rd, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 7A2 Canada +1 867-456-7300 [email protected] http://www.yukonwildlife.ca/
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4.5 based on 833 reviews

Yukon Wildlife Preserve

The Yukon Wildlife Preserve is a unique wildlife viewing property featuring 12+ species of northern Canadian mammals in their natural environment. Encompassing over 700 acres with various natural habitats, the Yukon Wildlife Preserve offers unparalleled wildlife viewing and photo opportunities. Wildlife species are spread out around a 5km loop suitable for walking, biking and skiing (in winter). During the summer months, daily 1 1/2 hour bus tours leave at 10am, 12noon, 2pm and 4pm. In the winter months bus tours leave at 12noon and 2pm, Friday - Sunday.

Reviewed By maryy920

Great opportunity to see a wide variety of wildlife in a short period of time. Very nice enclosures as well, the animals seem to have a lot of space. Nice 5km loop walk or you can take a shuttle.

6. Miles Canyon

Miles Canyon Road, Whitehorse, Yukon Canada http://yukonconservation.org/programs/get-outside/miles-canyon-hikes-summer-programs
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4.5 based on 621 reviews

Miles Canyon

Reviewed By MichaelF5889 - Ronan, United States

Nice stroll along the Yukon River, I'd rate as an easy hike with good variety of trails. Looking for more challenging try Grey Mountain.

7. Caribou Crossing Trading Post

Carcross, Yukon Y0B 1B0 Canada +1 867-821-4055 [email protected] http://www.cariboucrossing.ca
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4.5 based on 462 reviews

Caribou Crossing Trading Post

Caribou Crossing, home of the "Museum of Yukon Natural History", specializes in serving up a fresh, hot BBQ lunch daily. Be sure to stop by for a homemade meal and stick around for one of many onsite activities. They offer dogcart rides with a fleet of local huskies, gold panning, and an extensive gift shop featuring the finest local Yukon-made artwork and gifts.

Reviewed By loridT7448HK - Monroe, United States

Nice clean place to visit, BBQ chicken was great, loved feeding the animals in the petting zoo, the large building with the taxidermy animals was a great view - especially the super-duper large polar bear!

8. Chadburn Lake Recreation area

Chadburn Lake Road, Whitehorse, Yukon Canada
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Chadburn Lake Recreation area

9. Nisutlin River Delta National Wildlife Area

Nisutlin River, Teslin, Yukon Y0A 1B0 Canada http://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/national-wildlife-areas/locations/nisutlin-river-delta.html

10. Rancheria Falls Recreation Site

Km 1112.8 Of The Alaska Highway, Watson Lake, Yukon Canada http://explorenorth.com/campgrounds/yukon_rest_area-rancheria_falls.html

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