Seasons
The Yukon is extreme, adaptable, multi-faceted and adventurous. Just like the people who live here! You’ll discover a land of many faces, that has distinct seasons characterized by unique natural events and incredible light.
Summer
It’s short but intense. On June 21 the sun doesn’t set. Dusk and dawn last for hours (not minutes). There’s an explosion of plant growth, and the Yukon’s alpine meadows are carpeted with wildflowers.
Autumn
The sky becomes clearer and the mountains gain perspective with the first snowfall. By the end of August, the changing leaves put on a show that rivals the Aurora. King, sockeye and chum salmon are returning to their spawning beds on the Yukon, Tatshenshini and Alsek River tributaries. At Klukshu on the Haines Road, the Southern Tutchone and Tlingit First Nations still practice traditional salmon gaffing and smoking.
Winter
Throughout the territory the cold temperatures create some magnificent light effects: distances are visible to seeming infinity and mountains get a pinkish glow, as if they are lit from within. It’s an all-day “magic hour”. At night you may be treated to another of the North’s celestial attractions: the Aurora Borealis, or "Northern Lights".
Spring
Spring is a great time to take advantage of our snow. Just bring lots of sun screen and a good pair of glacier glasses (the sun is stronger on a glacier than it is at the Equator). The weather is unbelievable...sometimes the entire month of March goes by without one cloudy day.
Summer
It’s short but intense. On June 21 the sun doesn’t set. Dusk and dawn last for hours (not minutes). There’s an explosion of plant growth, and the Yukon’s alpine meadows are carpeted with wildflowers.
Autumn
The sky becomes clearer and the mountains gain perspective with the first snowfall. By the end of August, the changing leaves put on a show that rivals the Aurora. King, sockeye and chum salmon are returning to their spawning beds on the Yukon, Tatshenshini and Alsek River tributaries. At Klukshu on the Haines Road, the Southern Tutchone and Tlingit First Nations still practice traditional salmon gaffing and smoking.
Winter
Throughout the territory the cold temperatures create some magnificent light effects: distances are visible to seeming infinity and mountains get a pinkish glow, as if they are lit from within. It’s an all-day “magic hour”. At night you may be treated to another of the North’s celestial attractions: the Aurora Borealis, or "Northern Lights".
Spring
Spring is a great time to take advantage of our snow. Just bring lots of sun screen and a good pair of glacier glasses (the sun is stronger on a glacier than it is at the Equator). The weather is unbelievable...sometimes the entire month of March goes by without one cloudy day.
