Is the Yukon in Canada or Alaska?

Yukon, formerly Yukon Territory, territory of northwestern Canada, an area of rugged mountains and high plateaus. It is bounded by the Northwest Territories to the east, by British Columbia to the south, and by the U.S. state of Alaska to the west, and it extends northward above the Arctic Circle to the Beaufort Sea.

Why do we say the Yukon?

The territory is named after the Yukon River, the longest river in the Yukon. The name itself is from a contraction of the words in the Gwich’in phrase chųų gąįį han, which means white water river and refers to “the pale colour” of glacial runoff in the Yukon River.

Can you live in the Yukon?

Whitehorse, the territorial capital and Yukon’s only city, is the largest settlement in any of the three territories where about 75% of its residents live. Yukon is a wonderful place to live with breathtaking wilderness, a wealth of opportunities, abundant natural resources and friendly welcoming people.

Why is Yukon so beautiful?

Mountains Impressive stuff in itself, but the Territory boasts many more mountains than that. Within the UNESCO area of Kluane National Park and Reserve are the St. Elias Mountains, which are famed for their glacial lakes, wild rivers and pristine forests.

Does the Yukon get dark?

This means that during the June solstice, the sun is in the sky for a full 24 hours in the Yukon. Conversely, during the winter solstice, Yukoners spend 24 hours in complete darkness, with the sun staying below the horizon for a full day.

What language is spoken in the Yukon territory?

Figure 4.1 Population by knowledge of official languages, Yukon, 2011

Official language Population (percentage)
English only 86.3
French only 0.3
English and French 13.1
Neither English nor French 0.3

Does it get dark in Yukon?

Because the Yukon is located north of the Arctic Circle, the sun can remain continuously above or below the horizon for 24 hours. This means that during the June solstice, the sun is in the sky for a full 24 hours in the Yukon.