2013 VACATION PLANNER - Travel Yukon

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112 Start Planning Planning Your Trip The Yukon is located in northwestern Canada, next to Alaska. To get here drive the Alaska Highway or Stewart- Cassiar Highway from British Columbia, take a ferry or cruise ship up the British Columbia/Alaska coastline, or fly direct on jet service to Whitehorse. Scheduled flights to the Yukon depart Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton, as well as Alaska, the Northwest Territories and Frankfurt, Germany. Many visitors find an appealing way to experience the Yukon is to fly in and arrange travel from Whitehorse, with car and RV rentals or adventure packages. Once you’re here, start with a visit to one of 14 Yukon and Community Visitor Information Centres for current information and bulletins. Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – YG Start planning your trip travelyukon.com For motorcycle friendly operators and accommodations watch for this symbol displayed throughout Yukon, B.C. and Alaska.www.rideyukon.com/ motorcyclefriendly.html Getting Here By Air United Old Crow Fairbanks States Inuvik Anchorage Dawson City Vancouver 1- 800-661- 0407 www.flyairnorth.com Regularly scheduled service to Whitehorse from Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Dawson City, Old Crow, Inuvik and Fairbanks. 1- 888-937-8538 www.westjet.com WestJet offers daily non-stop flights from Vancouver to Whitehorse. Operates May to October. 1- 888-247-2262 www.aircanada.com Daily service between Vancouver and Whitehorse, seasonal service from Calgary. 1-866-960-7915 www.condor.com Non-stop service weekly from Frankfurt, Germany to Whitehorse. Operates May to September. Contact your local travel agent. By Road Driving Distances to Whitehorse: Yukon Vancouver, BC 2,375 km/1,484 mi Prince George, BC (via Stewart-Cassiar Hwy) 1,622 km/1,014 mi Prince George, BC (via Alaska Highway) 1,824 km/1,140 mi Calgary, AB 2,317 km/1,448 mi Edmonton, AB 2,038 km/1,274 mi Fairbanks, AK 965 km/603 mi Anchorage, AK 1,134 km/709 mi By Motorcoach Greyhound Canada 1- 800-661- 8747 or (867) 667-2223 www.greyhound.ca Whitehorse Seattle Calgary San Francisco Los Angeles Canada Edmonton United States By Ferry Minneapolis Winnipeg Montreal Ottawa Dallas Houston Chicago Detroit Atlanta BC Ferries 1- 888-223-3779 or (250) 386-3431 www.bcferries.com Regular service from Vancouver to Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Toronto Miami Boston New York Alaska Marine Highway 1- 800-642-0066 www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/ Regular service from Bellingham, Washington or Prince Rupert, British Columbia and throughout coastal Alaska. Crossing a Border into the U.S. All travellers entering the United States by air, land or sea, including American citizens returning to the U.S., are required to present a valid passport or other approved, secure documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. www.dhs.gov Children also require a valid passport and if travelling with just one parent, proof-ofcustody papers or a letter of permission from the absent parent is required. Unaccompanied persons under 18 should bring a letter of permission. Importation of agricultural products from Canada into the U.S. is prohibited and confiscation of these products is strictly enforced. www.aphis.usda.gov Travelling with Pets If you are taking pets into Canada or the United States, you will be required to present appropriate vaccination certificates signed by a licensed veterinarian. www.inspection.gc.ca or www.cbp.gov Frankfurt
Dawson City from the Midnight Dome – YG, R. Hartmier What Clothes to Pack WINTER SPRING SUMMER FALL X Short-Sleeved Shirts/Shorts Money Matters X X X X Long-Sleeved Shirts/Pants Whitehorse has branches of Canada’s five major banks, a Western Union and a First Nations Bank. Most Yukon communities have 24-hour automated teller machines. Exchange Rates Many Yukon businesses participate in the Fair Exchange Program, a Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon initiative, to ensure visitors receive fair value for their U.S. funds. Look for this sign. Taxes Most goods and services are subject to five per cent national sales tax (GST). Yukon has no territorial or municipal sales taxes. Tipping Service is rarely included in billing. Tips range from 15 to 20 per cent of the total bill. X X X Warm Hat and Gloves Ready for the Elements Northern summers are sunny and warm, but the weather can be unpredictable. Northern winters require insulated clothing and layering is a smart strategy. Refer to the chart below and consider packing these key pieces. Some tourist services, such as RV parks, campground accommodations and attractions, operate seasonally. Please contact the operators in advance to confirm their operational schedule. X X X X Walking Shoes Going Wild? Hiring a Guide A Larger Than Life wilderness destination, Canada’s Yukon has vast areas of pristine wilderness. Yukon guides are skilled professionals and know the Yukon wilderness. Yukon Wild is a consortium of Yukon tour operators offering premier wilderness trips. Visit a Yukon Visitor Information Centre, or www.yukonwild.com. Wilderness Tourism Licensing Strong Yukon laws protect both wilderness travellers and our worldrenowned wilderness. Operators from the Yukon or elsewhere who take clients into the Yukon wilderness for any gain or reward require a Wilderness Tourism Licence. Visit www.yukonparks.ca for a current list of licensed wilderness operators whom have met strict requirements, including public liability insurance coverage and valid First Aid/ CPR certification. Low-impact camping and waste disposal must be practised! X X Waterproof Boots Insulated Boots X X Average Daily Hours of Daylight* January 5.5 July 20 February 8.5 August 16.5 March 12 September 13 April 15 October 10 May 18.5 November 7.5 June 21 December 4.5 * Yukon is in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) Zone. Long Underwear X X X Windbreaker or Jacket X X X X Wool Sweater/ Fibrefill Vest Backcountry Registration is required for overnight trips in all national parks and some territorial parks. Popular routes including the Chilkoot Trail, Alsek River (Kluane National Park and Reserve), Firth River (Ivvavik National Park) and Grizzly, Talus and Divide lakes (Tombstone Territorial Park) usually require permits, limit the number of users or require reservations. Contact Parks Canada www.parkscanada.gc.ca or Yukon Parks www.yukonparks.ca for more information. Learn about local flora on interpretive hikes near Carcross – YG > Start Planning travelyukon.com 113 X Winter Coat
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