2013 VACATION PLANNER - Travel Yukon

Crossing the Teslin River – YG
Getting Around
With 11 diverse highways to explore, the
Yukon is a driver’s dream. Whitehorse has
complete RV and vehicle rental agencies,
and most communities have vehicle service
shops. Gas stations are located at regular
intervals on most highways. On secondary
roads, be sure to check where the next fuel
stop is located before setting out, and
consider carrying extra gas depending on
the route you decide to take. Though most
travel through the Yukon will be on paved
roads, your vehicle should be in good
mechanical condition. Be prepared to
travel on hard-packed gravel roads when
venturing off the primary highways.
If you prefer to have someone else do the
driving, guided coach and van tours are
also available.
Approximate Driving Times
Watson Lake - Whitehorse 5 hrs
Whitehorse - Burwash Landing 3.5 hrs
Whitehorse - Dawson City 6 hrs
Whitehorse - Faro 4 hrs
Whitehorse - Haines Junction 2 hrs
Whitehorse - Anchorage, Alaska 13 hrs
Whitehorse - Fairbanks, Alaska 11 hrs
Whitehorse - Skagway, Alaska 2 hrs
Dawson City - Inuvik, NWT 12-14 hrs
Dawson City - Tok, Alaska 5.5 hrs
Average highway speed in the Yukon
is 90 km/h (55 mph).
Driver Fatigue
Being tired can make it harder to judge
speed, distance and traffic conditions.
In summer, the sun stays up much longer
in the North, so don’t wait until dark to
stop! Drivers should take frequent breaks.
Dawson City, YT
Dawson Creek, BC
Fort Nelson, BC
Haines Junction, YT
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1201 920 417 476 145 444 603 332
453 1557 2620 1806 1475 963 1399
281 967 1628 1122 917 598 869
1104 2167 1353 1023 510 946
686 1346 841 635 317 588
1357 543 338 594 158
843 337 210 369 98
Safe Driving Tips
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• Hand-held electronic devices used to
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talk, text or email while driving in the
365 524 253
Yukon are prohibited. Fully licensed
drivers are allowed to use hands-free
cellphones and simple push-to-talk
two-way radios while driving.
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• Buckle up! It’s the law in the Yukon
and applies to all vehicle occupants,
including infants.
• Drive according to road conditions.
Many accidents happen in slippery
conditions such as rain or when the
temperature hovers around the freezing
mark. Follow at a safe distance and
drive defensively.
• Don’t speed. Posted speed limits
are for ideal conditions only! When
visibility is hindered by a bend,
bridge or hill, please slow down.
• Always drive with headlights on—day
and night. It’s the law in the Yukon.
• Watch out for wildlife at all times when
driving on Yukon highways. Slow down
in posted areas.
• Watch for surveyors and flag persons.
Reduce speed, obey signs and yield to
workers and equipment.
Inuvik, NWT
Highway Reconstruction
Yukon roads are no longer the rugged
pioneer roads of legend. All major Yukon
highways are paved and well maintained.
But be prepared for potholes, frost heaves,
road surface breakup and occasional
washouts. In construction areas, flying
gravel and dust can make it difficult to see
clearly. Do not follow too closely, and take
extra care when towing a vehicle or trailer.
Please watch for surveyors and flag
persons working on or near roads.
Mayo, YT
Skagway, AK
Watson Lake, YT
Whitehorse, YT
Road Distances
Beaver Creek, YT
Dawson City, YT
Dawson Creek, BC
Fort Nelson, BC
Haines Junction, YT
Inuvik, NWT
Mayo, YT
Skagway, AK
Construction zones are marked and
speed limits reduced. Obey signage
in construction zones.
kilometres
miles
Watson Lake, YT
To find out more about Yukon’s road
system, including highway conditions and
information about construction delays or
closures, visit www.511yukon.ca or dial 511.
Tour Yukon’s Scenic Byways
Have you heard about a historic little
road called the Alaska Highway? Today, this
breathtaking journey follows a modern, paved
highway to the North. From Whitehorse, tour
around one or more scenic loop drives — Golden
Circle Route, Southern Lakes Circuit, Campbell/
Canol Route — before venturing further north.
Explore the historic Silver Trail, and take the time
to drive the legendary Dempster Highway. String
together many of Yukon’s top attractions with a
drive around the Klondike/Kluane Loop.
Turn the page to learn about our scenic Yukon
drives, or visit sightsandsites.ca for more
information about the historic locations and
points of interest you’ll find on any route you
choose for your Yukon driving experience.
Canyon Creek Bridge along the Alaska Highway – YG Photo
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