“Larger than life” is the motto of Yukon. Ravens and fireweed, which can be seen all over the region are the symbols of this beautiful territory called, Yukon. It is a federal territory in the western most part of Canada, with a rich Aboriginal ancestry. About one-fifth of the population is Aboriginals, mostly First Nations. Cultural experiences, historical sites, outdoor activities, events and festivals, Yukon has got it all! There are many museums and cultural centers in Yukon, to learn and see the Aboriginals way of life.
Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre, Northern Lights Centre, Taga cho Hudan Interpretive Centre (Carmacks), Dä Kų "Our House", George Johnston Museum (Teslin), Kluane Museum of Natural History (Burwash), Selkirk First Nation Interpretive Centre (Pelly), Binet House Museum, Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre, etc. are some of the cultural centers in Yukon.
Yukon also organizes various Aboriginal events and festivals all year long. Yukon International Storytelling Competition (Whitehorse), Native Folklore, Moosehide Gatherings (Dawson), Commissioner's Potlatch, Yukon Indian Days and stick gambling competitions are the various events hosted by the Aboriginals.
For those who want to experience a celestial extravaganza, Yukon visitors are treated with the northern lights or aurora borealis which illuminates the Yukon sky from August to April. The lights are an enchanting experience for the spectators and treat for the photographers. There are also many Aboriginals myths and stories related to these northern lights, which you can listen from the Natives. Apart from these attractions, Yukon also offers lots of outdoor activities which includes kayaking, canoeing, hiking, wildlife tours, hunting trips, dog sledding, Takhini hot springs, Whitehouse fish ladder, etc.
