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destination Yukon PLANNiNG Your TriP Camping along the Takhini River – YG Average Daily Hours of Daylight January February March April May June 5.5 8.5 12 15 18.5 21 July August September October November December 20 16.5 13 10 7.5 4.5 The Yukon is located in northwestern Canada, next to Alaska. Drive the Alaska Highway or Stewart-Cassiar Highway from British Columbia, take a ferry or cruise ship up the B.C./Alaska coastline, or fly direct on jet service to Whitehorse. Scheduled flights depart Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton, as well as Alaska, the Northwest Territories and Frankfurt, Germany. Flying to the Yukon has never been more convenient. With domestic and international airlines providing scheduled services to Whitehorse, many visitors find an appealing way to experience the Yukon is to fly in and arrange travel from Whitehorse, with car and RV rentals or adventure packages. Once you’re here, start with a visit to one of 12 Yukon and Community Visitor Information Centres in Watson Lake, Teslin, Whitehorse, Carcross, Haines Junction, Carmacks, Stewart Crossing, Faro, Keno City, Mayo, Beaver Creek or Dawson City. Air Travel 1-800-661-0407 www.flyairnorth.com Regularly scheduled service to Whitehorse from Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Dawson City, Old Crow, Inuvik and Fairbanks. what it all means BoNjour! 1-888-247-2262 www.aircanada.com Daily service between Vancouver and Whitehorse. This designation is seen beside listings of businesses that offer services in French. Vous trouverez afficher le logo “Bonjour!” chez tous les entreprises qui offerent des services en français. GuTEN TAG! safe driving tips Please buckle up! It’s the law in the Yukon and applies to all vehicle occupants, including infants. Drive according to road conditions. Many accidents happen in slippery conditions such as rain or when the temperature hovers around the freezing mark. So follow at a safe distance and be cautious of other drivers. Don’t speed. Posted speed limits are for ideal conditions only! When visibility is hindered by a bend, bridge or hill, please slow down! Drive with headlights on during day and night! It’s the law in the Yukon. Watch out for wildlife when driving on Yukon highways and slow down. RVs on the Haines Road – YG 1-800-267-1247 www.firstair.ca Three times a week between Whitehorse and Yellowknife, NWT. This designation is seen beside listings of businesses that offer services in German. “Guten Tag!” finden Sie bei jenen Betrieben, die deutschsprachigen Service anbieten. Watch for this logo – it identifies Yukon Adventure Contest attractions! See page 65 for details. This symbol indicates wheelchair accessibility, as approved by the Yukon Council on Disability www.ycod.yk.ca 1-800-364-1667 www.condor.com Non-stop service twice weekly from Frankfurt, Germany to Whitehorse. Operates May to October. Contact your local travel agent. Ferries BC Ferries 1-888-223-3779 or (250) 386-3431 www.bcferries.bc.ca Regular service from Vancouver to Prince Rupert, B.C. Alaska Marine Highway 1-800-642-0066 www.alaska.gov/ferry Regular service from Bellingham, WA or Prince Rupert, B.C. and throughout coastal Alaska. Motorcoach Greyhound Canada 1-800-661-8747 or (867) 667-2223 www.greyhound.ca

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