Of all of Canada's northern territories, the Yukon is perhaps the best known to visitors. This is probably because it is by far the most easily accessible, and is located on the main land route between Alaska and the rest of the U.S.A. The Yukon is also particularly remarkable for its rugged mountain scenery, varied wildlife, and its history - the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1800s is legendary the world over. (continue...)
