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Check out the new Smart Travel PodcastThis episode is supported by Smart Travel a new podcast from Nerd Wallet. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Follow Smart Travel wherever you get your podcasts.Smart Travel PodcastEpisode Title: Yukon Travel Guide: Kluane National Park, Whitehorse & Dawson CityHosts: David Brodie and Tim JohnsonSeries: Travel in 10Destination: Yukon Territory, CanadaEpisode OverviewCanada's Yukon Territory is a destination of remarkable wilderness, fascinating history and small communities with distinctive personalities. Home to Canada's highest mountain, thousands of glaciers and the legendary Klondike Gold Rush, the Yukon offers experiences that are increasingly difficult to find elsewhere.In this episode of Travel in 10, hosts David Brodie and Tim Johnson explore three of the Yukon's most compelling destinations: Kluane National Park, Whitehorse and Dawson City.Drawing on more than half a dozen visits to the territory, Tim shares his favourite experiences, from landing on a vast icefield beneath Mount Logan to discovering boutique accommodations, gourmet wilderness dining and historic Gold Rush saloons. Along the way, David and Tim discuss why Canada's north deserves a place on more travellers' itineraries.Whether you're planning a Yukon road trip, looking for a memorable outdoor adventure or interested in experiencing the territory's history and culture, this episode offers practical recommendations for exploring Canada's northwest.Topics CoveredExploring Kluane National Park: Glaciers, mountains, wildlife and wilderness experiences in one of Canada's most impressive national parks.Yukon Flightseeing Adventures: Discovering the territory's immense icefields from helicopters and small aircraft.Wilderness Without Roughing It: Comfortable mountain lodges, boutique hotels and exceptional dining in remote destinations.Discovering Whitehorse: Hot springs, local artisans, restaurants and the Yukon's largest city.The Klondike Gold Rush: Exploring Dawson City's historic streets and surviving Gold Rush traditions.Unique Yukon Experiences: Gold panning, can-can performances, wilderness foraging and the famous Sourtoe Cocktail.Top Things to See & DoKluane National Park and ReserveOne of Canada's most spectacular wilderness destinations, Kluane National Park is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to vast glaciers, rugged mountain ranges and extraordinary opportunities for outdoor adventure.Visitors can explore the region through hiking, kayaking, canoeing and guided excursions. For travellers looking to experience the scale of the landscape without undertaking a multi-day wilderness expedition, flightseeing offers an alternative.Mount LoganAt 5,959 metres (19,551 feet), Mount Logan is Canada's highest mountain. Located within Kluane National Park, its immense summit and surrounding glaciers are among the highlights of aerial sightseeing excursions.Tim recalls a particularly memorable flight that landed on an icefield, allowing him to step out onto the snow and experience the mountain landscape firsthand.Kaskawulsh GlacierThe Kaskawulsh Glacier is one of the remarkable glaciers accessible on scenic flights through the Kluane region.Tim recommends experiencing the landscape from the air to appreciate the extraordinary scale of the territory's mountains and icefields.Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs, WhitehorseLocated outside Whitehorse, Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs offers a relaxing contrast to the Yukon's rugged wilderness.Its geothermal pools provide an opportunity to unwind after hiking, sightseeing or exploring the surrounding region.For David and Tim, both enthusiasts of hot springs and spa experiences, this is a particularly appealing stop on a Yukon itinerary.Dawson City Historic DistrictDawson City was at the centre of the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 1890s, when thousands of prospectors travelled north in hopes of finding their fortunes.Today, the town retains much of its historic atmosphere, including unpaved streets, wooden sidewalks and preserved frontier-era buildings.Despite having visited more than 100 countries, Tim describes Dawson City as one of his favourite small towns anywhere in the world.Gold Panning at Claim No. 6Visitors can try their luck searching for gold at Claim No. 6 near Dawson City.Gold-panning equipment is available to rent locally, making this an accessible way to experience a tradition that helped shape Yukon's history.Where to Eat & DrinkVillage Bakery & Deli, Haines JunctionA popular gathering place for residents and visitors exploring the Kluane region. The bakery offers hot and cold food, with outdoor picnic tables providing a relaxed setting to enjoy a meal.Mount Logan Lodge, Haines JunctionTim highlights the lodge's gourmet dining as one of the unexpected pleasures of visiting Kluane. During his stay, he joined the chef on a foraging excursion, gathering ingredients that were incorporated into the evening's ...
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