Located near the junction of british columbia, yukon, and the northwest territories, the nahanni valley is region replete with stories of headless prospectors, hidden gold mines, tropical oases. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Golden history of dawson itinerary travel yukon yukon, canada official tourism website for the yukon territory. History of whitehorse yukon territory alaska northern british. It profiles some of the yukon s many colourful citizens, from jurg hofer who runs a trapline about as big as his native switzerland, to polly, the fabled 122yearold parrot who died in 1972. Golden history of dawson itinerary travel yukon yukon. The territorys history began with the explorations in the 1840s of robert campbell and john bell, fur traders for the hudsons bay company. At yukon books we carry a wide selection of books about the people and territory of northern canada.
Dawson city, officially the town of the city of dawson, is a town in the canadian territory of yukon. Indian and northern affairs canada, 7 books jack london, 6 books kenneth coates, 6 books martha louise black, 5 books canada. Many books and articles on canadian history are listed in. Comfortable chairs accent pockets between bookshelves. Yukon territorys culture is surprisingly multicultural for such a sparsely populated area. In 1953 whitehorse became the capital, because it had the railway and the highway. British columbia 903 books yukonkoyukuk county, alaska, united states powered by users, the librarything community, open library, geonames, natural earth and postgis. Its the spring of 1898, and dawson, yukon territory, is the most exciting town in north america.
Mar 03, 2019 wellread books is the yukon territorys only used bookstore. History of whitehorse whitehorse is named after the historic rapids on the yukon river which resembled the flowing manes of charging white horses. The best place to start your klondike adventure is at the visitor information centre, where you can discover all the offerings in the area and also join in a parks canada walking tour. The happy, shining promise of gold is what called canadas yukon territory to the worlds attention with the klondike gold rush of 189798. Deep in the wilderness of northern canada lies a mysterious region around which strange tales have swirled for more than 100 years.
The english explorer sir john franklin anchored off the coast of yukon s arctic back in 1825. Despite an abysmal weather forecast, the yukon s original people arrived here during the last ice age. The following is an excerpt from my 2018 book legends of the nahanni valley a nonfiction which explores the history and folklore surrounding nahanni national park, one of the most mysterious regions in all of canada. Wellresearched and written, this book covers many belowtheradar stories about yukon history. The new land supported vast herds of mammoth, bison, horse and caribou, and it was here that people made their homes. The territory s history began with the explorations in the 1840s of robert campbell and john bell, fur traders for the hudsons bay company. Building the alaska hwy hwy 1 in 1942 opened up the territory to development. Several trading posts were built on the yukon river, and before long prospectors began to search for treasure. It is bounded by the northwest territories to the east, by. Hudson bay company moved into yukons interior in the 1840s, and the american traders arrived in the 1860s.
The great klondike gold rush is in full swing and fiona macgillivray has crawled. The klondike gold rush, often called the yukon gold rush, was a mass exodus of prospecting migrants from their hometowns to canadian yukon territory and alaska after gold was discovered there in 1896. It has the smallest population of any province or territory in canada, with a population of 41,078 people. Canadian sternwheeler discover whitehorse friendship totem pole history of whitehorse miles canyon rcmp history in yukon rotary peace park. The canada yukon is a territory in northwest canada. The yukon is one of canadas two northern territories. A slice of history itself, dawson is the real deal. Your online source for books, maps and guides about the yukon, alaska and canadas north. Today, its an eclectic mix of modern day characters living side by side with a rollicking past. Hike the chilkoot trail and enjoy fall foliage and festivals in whitehorse and the yukon territory, one of canadas 50 places of a lifetime. Early canadiana online eco digital library of canadas printed heritage. On the trail of 98, the stampeders had to bypass the treacherous water of miles canyon and white horse rapids, south of the present city. Yukon territory takes its name from the loucheux native name yukunah for the great river which drains most of its area. Whitehorse, the territorial capital and yukons only city, is the largest settlement in any of the three territories.
Whitehorses downtown and riverdale areas occupy both shores of the yukon river, which originates in british columbia and meets the. The official tree of the yukon is the subalpine fir. Established in 1999 by longtime yukoners jan stick, hans herdes and karen walker, wellread books has been serving the yukon community for over 19 years. The yukon became a separate territory within the dominion of canada on june, 1898.
Yukon, formerly yukon territory, territory of northwestern canada, an area of rugged mountains and high plateaus. In 1898 the yukon became a separate territory, with dawson city as its capital. The name yukon comes from the gwichin word yukunah meaning great river and is a reference to the yukon river. British columbia, alberta, saskatchewan, manitoba, yukon territory en northwest territories by a. In addition, surface mining has scarred the landscape near dawson, in the westcentral part of the territory, and near whitehorse. With 80 percent of the yukon classified as wilderness, the territory has some of the best hiking trails in canada. The arctic shore of the presentday yukon territory was explored by sir john franklin. Yukon territory description and travel 1950 guidebooks 1 works yukon territory description and travel 19511980 1 works yukon territory description and travel to 1918 1 works. Indian and northern affairs canada, 7 books jack london, 6 books. On the trail of 98, the stampeders had to bypass the treacherous water of miles canyon and white horse. Yukon books new, out of print, first nations, childrens. Everything you need to know about yukon territory, canada. Wellread books the yukons best and only used bookstore. Hudson bay company moved into yukon s interior in the 1840s, and the american traders arrived in the 1860s.
Yukon formerly the yukon territory is one of canadas three territories in the countrys extreme northwest. It is bounded by the northwest territories to the east, by british columbia to the south, and by the u. Golden history of dawson itinerary travel yukon yukon, canada. Liz szynkowski examines the history, geography, climate, industries, people, and culture of canadas most remote and untamed region.
Near the settlements reliance on wood for fuel has destroyed timber, and in remoter places forest fires have often gone uncontrolled. Yukon history timeline 1800s 1825 english explorer, sir john franklin, anchored off yukon arctic coastline 1840s british fur traders, robert campbell and john bell arrived. Wellresearched and written, this book covers many belowtheradar stories. Colourful and impeccably researched, her history of the yukon basin of canada and alaska shows how much and how little has changed there in the last two centuries. The red river colony was founded by lord selkirk, who settled displaced highland scots in what is now manitoba. The call of the wildwhite fang by jack london, the call of the wild by jack london, the spell of the yukon and other verses by r. Tourism ranks a close second as more and more people are beginning to discover canadas far northwestern frontier.
A compendium of the earliest reports from the yukon territory with reports on the gold prices from bonanza creek and the lower yields nearby. From the cradle wilderness life in canada s yukon territory book 2 by manuela zeitlhofer 4. The yukon is one of canada s two northern territories. Sun, first published in 1988, is a comprehensive overview of yukon history. There are routes to suit all skill levels, from beginner hikes great for picnicking to multiday challenges to mountain tops. It has the smallest population of any province or territory in canada, with 35,874 people, although it has the largest city in any of the three territories. Its history of human habitation dates back to the ice. The english explorer sir john franklin anchored off the coast of yukons arctic back in 1825. Located near the junction of british columbia, yukon, and the northwest territories, the nahanni valley is region replete with stories. Stepping inside, that distinct book smell greets your nose. Despite an abysmal weather forecast, the yukons original people arrived here during the last ice age. It seems a fact of life that the 141st meridian serves as the international border between alaska and canada, but it was not always thus. Colourful and impeccably researched, her history of the yukon basin of canada and. This northern canadian territorys history is marked by what is often regarded as the worlds greatest gold rush it is believed that ancestors of the amerindians crossed a bridge over the bering sea from asia approximately 10,000.
Early canadiana online eco digital library of canada s printed heritage. Book one of the klondike mystery series by vicki delany. Yukon territory travel guide expert picks for your vacation. Mining continues to be the main industry, followed by tourism. This book places the klondike gold rush within the broader sweep of the past. Feedback sought on draft climate change, energy and green economy strategy. The final report for the yukon water strategy action plan highlights work done since 2014.
The klondike gold rush of 1898 was the yukons high point of population, yet even its heritage is ephemeral, easily erased by time. Canadas yukon asks residents to stay one caribou or four. Yukon territory travel canada lonely planet after the lockdown. It was incorporated in 1950 and is located at kilometre 1426 historic mile 918 on the alaska highway in southern yukon. New gold rush novel full of historical hogwash yukon news. Lying in the northwestern corner of canada and isolated by rugged mountains, the yukon borders alaska to the west, british columbia to the south and the northwest territories to the east. Photographs of yukon territory, canada library of congress. Liz szynkowski examines the history, geography, climate, industries, people, and culture of canada s most remote and untamed region. Our selection contains both fiction and nonfiction in new and out of print titles and the classic northern works by authors like robert service, jack london and pierre berton. The old province of quebec was divided into two separate colonies, lower canada and upper canada. We are proud to be the territorys only used bookstore. Wellread books is the yukon territorys only used bookstore. Encyclopedias also include excellent articles on the history of canada. Family life in the wilderness of canada s yukon territory.
Territorys physical distancing advice aims to slow the spread of the coronavirus and pay homage to regions cultural history leyland cecco in toronto mon 4 may 2020 12. The canada directory a directory of the towns and post offices in canada complete. Much of the territory remains unspoiled wilderness, but the impact of people on the environment is apparent. Its history of human habitation dates back to the ice age, and the original inhabitants are believed to have arrived over 20,000 years ago by migrating over the land bridge from asia. Artists from around the region display their work at the yukon arts centre, the largest of the many galleries in the providence. We are among the top independent sellers of canadian books on the internet. Whitehorse is the capital and only city of yukon, and the largest city in northern canada. History of yukon territory lonely planet travel information. It is inseparably linked to the klondike gold rush 189699. A yukon strategy for climate change, energy and a green economy. Interpretive guides will bring to life a rich history and colourful legends. Yukon formerly the yukon territory is one of canada s three territories in the countrys extreme northwest.
Yukon books new, out of print, first nations, childrens and. Yukon territory travel guide expert picks for your. The first people to come to todays yukon was eighteenth century russian traders. Fast forward to the late 1700s and people of the yukon were busy with trade, supplying furs to markets in asia, europe. It profiles some of the yukons many colourful citizens, from jurg hofer who runs a trapline about as big as his native switzerland, to polly, the. History of whitehorse yukon territory alaska northern. In addition to providing breathtakingly beautiful pictures, this book describes all aspects of the yukon. When the russian empire sold its american colony to the united states in 1867, knowledge of the line between alaska and what was then british territory to the east was rudimentary, and it wasnt until the klondike gold rush of 1898 that much attention was. The last frontier begins with the early russian fur trade on the aleutian islands and closes with what melody webb calls the technological frontier. Canadas yukon asks residents to stay one caribou or.