2013 VACATION PLANNER - Travel Yukon

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Whitehorse
Time to Explore
Millennium Trail
A scenic five-km paved trail loops
the Yukon River starting at the Robert
Campbell Bridge, crosses the Rotary
Centennial Bridge near the dam, and
ends on the west side at the S.S. Klondike.
Watch for migrating salmon, beavers in
the channels near Robert Service
Campground, and eagles and ravens soaring
over the cliffs. This relatively level trail is
accessible for all to stroll, wheel, cycle or
jog to the dam, fish ladder and back.
Historical Walking Tours
Enjoy the perfect introduction to
Whitehorse with a 45-minute heritage
walk by Yukon Historical and Museums
Association guides in period costume.
Tours depart from Donnenworth House
located in LePage Park. Fee charged.
(867) 667-4704
www.heritageyukon.ca
Guided Nature Walks
Yukon Conservation Society leads free
scheduled interpretive hikes in the
Whitehorse area. Explore Whitehorse,
Miles Canyon, Canyon City and riverside
trails with experienced guides.
www.yukonconservation.org
Hiking on Canyon Mountain, locally known
as Grey Mountain – YG
Miles Canyon river tours – YG
Miles Canyon
The trails, views and suspension bridge
make Miles Canyon a must-see attraction.
Called Kwanlin in Southern Tutchone
(water flowing through a narrow place),
the area is the namesake of the Kwanlin
Dün First Nation who left evidence of
fishing and hunting parties above the
canyon. Gold rush stampeders were
slowed by Miles Canyon and the raging
Whitehorse Rapids below. Since the river
was dammed in the 1950s, calmer waters
now flow under the bridge.
Canyon City interpretive hike, Miles Canyon – YG
A 1.5-km walk on the opposite shore takes
visitors to the Canyon City historic site,
the start of an abandoned horse tramway
and archeological evidence of the historic
community.
Naturalists come to the area to spot birds
and wildflowers, and the extensive trails
beyond the bridge are popular for hiking,
mountain biking and cross-country skiing.
Turn off Alaska Highway #1 at Km 1416
(nine km from downtown).