Key Facts About Yukon Territory, Canada

• Smallest and westernmost of Canada’s three territories.
• Area: 482,443 km² (186,272 sq mi)—larger than California.
• Population: ~35,874 (2016)—extremely sparse (0.07/km²).
• Capital: Whitehorse (on the Yukon River), home to ~70% of residents.
• Borders: Northwest Territories (east), British Columbia (south), Alaska, USA (west).
• Climate: Subarctic/continental; long, cold winters (Jan avg −25°C / −13°F), short, mild summers (Jul avg 18°C / 64°F).
• History: Indigenous homeland for millennia; 1896–1899 Klondike Gold Rush brought 100,000+ prospectors.
• Economy: Mining (lead, zinc, gold), tourism, government services.
• Attractions: Kluane National Park (UNESCO), Midnight Sun, Northern Lights, Chilkoot Trail, Dawson City historic sites.

Yukon offers pristine wilderness, rich history, and extreme seasonal contrasts.