Alaska Highway Historic Mileposts
Although there are few signs of the original Alaska Highway, you can keep
track of the highway's history with these markers.
Alaska Highway Photo Album
A virtual trip along the highway in all seasons.
Building the Skagway to Dawson Road
First promised in 1898, the highway finally became a reality 83 years later.
Canoeing the Yukon River
The story of Murray and Steven Lundberg's 407-mile canoe trip down the Yukon River in 1997, exploring the historic sites between Lake Laberge and Dawson City.
The Carcross-Tagish Loop
101 things to do along this route, by Jan Wotton.
'Corporate America' in the North
Are some large US corporations abusing their neighbours during their few weeks in Alaska and the Yukon each summer?
Day-tripping From Whitehorse
Exploring the region around Whitehorse by car.
Drive to the Arctic: the Dempster Highway
An illustrated 'virtual drive' to Canada's western Arctic.
Experience the Klondike
Whatever your reason for wanting to see the North, Dawson City should be on your 'must-see' list.
Hiking the Chilkoot Trail
(the short version)
Hiking the Chilkoot Trail
Five unforgettable days following in the footsteps of the gold stampeders, in May 1998.
'Mature Travel' in the Yukon
Mature travellers who are seeking alternative experiences and opportunities to learn are becoming a major market. A feature by Darrell Hookey.
A Midnight Sun Hike
Summer solstice celebrations come in some unique forms in the North - join a group of hikers who watched the sun from the top of a mountain at Carcross, Yukon.
Mountain Biking the Yukon
A photo-tour of Montana Mountain, accompanying a team from Mountain Bike magazine.
A Northern Spring Morning
The pleasures of waking to the sounds and scenes of nature on a Yukon lake.
Northern Travel Legends & Mysteries
Dispelling some rumours about travel in Alaska and the Yukon.
A river guide runs through it...
A good river guide can strap 12 days of food and gear onto a raft, flip it upside down in the water, then glide in to shore for an evening of song and story telling.
The Signpost Forest at Watson Lake
The story of one of the most-visited attractions along the Alaska Highway.
The Whitehorse Trolley
Although dreams of having a restored steam engine back on the tracks died, a little trolley from Portugal now adds charm and colour to the banks of the Yukon River.
White Pass & Yukon Route Railway
Several ExploreNorth features are listed in this comprehensive resource.
White Pass & Yukon Route Bus Service, 1945-1970
A graphics-intensive look back at 3 pioneer bus lines on the Alaska Highway.
The Yukon Quest
The 1,000-mile "Toughest Sled Dog Race in the World" between Whitehorse, Yukon and Fairbanks, Alaska brings out the best in both human and their 4-legged partners.
The Yukon River
A guide to the best resources for exploring this historic waterway.
Yukon Transportation Museum - White Pass & Yukon Route Exhibit
An illustrated tour of the museum's greatly-expanded model railway layout, which was opened on June 5, 2001.