This Wild Corner of Canada Has Twice As Many Moose As People-Plus Remote Lodges and Some of the Best Northern Lights Views

"While the Yukon is the smallest territory by land in Canada, it's still a bit larger than the state of California. However, whereas California is home to around 40 million people, the Yukon's population hovers around 46,000, and two-thirds of those inhabitants live in the capital, Whitehorse. To put it another way, there are twice as many moose as there are people in the Yukon."

"Just as the miners once did, today's visitors to the Yukon may find it easy to see the land as pristine or "untouched," when in reality, it's just been well cared for and well loved. This part of the world has been home to people for thousands of years, and there are 14 Yukon First Nations, as well as several other transboundary Indigenous groups that have traditional territory in the Yukon."

"Top 5 Can't Miss Let's get it out of the way now. Yes, it is hard to talk about the Yukon without mentioning Jack London's "White Fang." In the 1906 novel, the author described the territory as "the savage, frozen-hearted Northland Wild," but I think London was wrong about the Yukon. The Yukon of today is quite warm in all the ways that matter."

The Yukon is a vast, sparsely populated Canadian territory larger than California but with only about 46,000 residents, two-thirds living in Whitehorse. Wildlife outnumbers people, with roughly twice as many moose as inhabitants. The territory protects the highest percentage of conserved land in Canada, offering remote wilderness and adventure. The Klondike gold discovery in 1896 and the Chilkoot Pass shaped historic migration and visitation. Indigenous presence spans thousands of years, with 14 Yukon First Nations and several transboundary Indigenous groups holding traditional territory. Cultural diversity thrives, and creative residents, including long-term chefs and writers, find opportunity in the Yukon's wild heart.

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