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Watson Lake, YT (#Canada150 Pt. 4)

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After an incredible 4 days in Yukon Territory, we began our “descent” to Alberta. For this route, we traveled on the historic Alaska Highway — in part, due to the BC wildfires.

To get back down, you travel through both the Yukon  and BC, with very little cellphone coverage, mind you, little civilization as well.

We finally decided to rest at Watson Lake, YT (“gateway” to the Yukon) — population of under 800 people. This area is home the the famous Sign Post Forest. And yes, we totally made a sign to nail up!

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Miles Canyon, YT (#Canada150 Pt. 3)

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A three-night stay in the Yukon was great fun! It was my second time there, first time in the summer. No joke — Yukon Territory is truly the land of the midnight sun, with up to 18 hours of light.

During my visit, I stayed at Boréale Ranch near Carcross:

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… And ventured out during the day, including time spent at Miles Canyon – “where the Yukon River has cut its way down through a flow of basaltic lava.”

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A little Yukon throwback

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I never had the chance to share this photo during my Yukon series. But I was going through images this weekend, stumbled onto it, and had the need to post it.

It’s my cousin and I. As you can see, we had some fun making giant snowballs on the way to Skagway, Alaska. My dad snapped this photo at one of the pull-offs.

It’s been almost three months since I was in the Yukon, and in another three weeks, I will be packing my bags for another great trip; this time, Sweden and Norway!

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Yukon Wildlife Preserve

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While I was in Whitehorse, I had the chance to visit the Yukon Wildlife Preserve. The conservation is about 15-20 minutes away from the city. According to its website, the preserve features “13 species of northern Canadian mammals in their natural environment. Encompassing over 700 acres with various natural habitats, the Yukon Wildlife Preserve offers unparalleled wildlife viewing and photo opportunities.”

We spent almost three hours walking around, snapping images and exploring the area. The moose were incredibly friendly, sticking their heads out to say hi, and grabbing the branches from our hands. We also ran into a little red fox, who raced down the hill, posed for photos and quickly fell asleep.

If you’re interested in wildlife, I highly recommend the stop. It’s a great value for the experience. Click here for more information.

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Whitehorse, Yukon Takhini Hot Springs (Pt. 5)

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What a way to end my journey in the Yukon: an incredible, relaxing dip in Yukon’s famous Takhini Hot Springs.

Part of the reason I went there was to participate in the annual Hair-Freezing Contest, but with a bizarre, above-average winter, it was a no-go. That didn’t stop me from meeting with the owners Andrew and Lauren, and learning about its health benefits.

Here’s a couple quick facts: it’s one of the only hot springs in the world you can sit in that’s unfiltered, meaning you will see the iron-coloured water; at its warmest in the winter, the waters reach around 47C; the springs are located in Yukon’s Boreal Forest — great for campers and explorers; and in terms of hair-freezing, it’s one of the only natural springs where the temperatures drop low enough, you can actually style your frozen hair (maybe, other than Lake Louise in Alberta).

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A couple other little secrets: by the summer, there will be a Klondike-themed escape room, and in two to three years, a full operational spa, with steam rooms, and luxury services.

Below: Here’s an incredible photo provided by Takhini Hot Springs.

Takhini Hot Springs

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