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"The territory’s name probably comes from the word “Yu-kun-ah” meaning “great river.” In 1846, chief trader John Bell of the Hudson’s Bay Company canoed down the Porcupine River to where it meets the Yukon River. There, he met natives who told him that the name of the big river was the “youcon”. It was named “Yukon Territory” in 1898, and became “Yukon” under the Yukon Act in 2003."http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/
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1906 - Yukon
Yukon, a judicial district of Canada, occupying its NW. part, and having British Columbia on the S., the district of Mackenzie on the E., Alaska on the W., and the Arctic Ocean on the N. Area, 196,976 sq. M. Pop. in 1901, 27,219. The region lies almost wholly in the basin of the Yukon Rier, which traverses it nearly medially, and the W. and SW. of what are assumed to bey the true Rocky Mountains, or the main water parting between the Yukon and Mackenzie basins. It is more or less mountainous throughout with general elevations rising to 3000-4000 feet or more...
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906
Yukon, a judicial district of Canada, occupying its NW. part, and having British Columbia on the S., the district of Mackenzie on the E., Alaska on the W., and the Arctic Ocean on the N. Area, 196,976 sq. M. Pop. in 1901, 27,219. The region lies almost wholly in the basin of the Yukon Rier, which traverses it nearly medially, and the W. and SW. of what are assumed to bey the true Rocky Mountains, or the main water parting between the Yukon and Mackenzie basins. It is more or less mountainous throughout with general elevations rising to 3000-4000 feet or more...
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906
Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Yukon:
Explore Whitehorse:
Start your journey in the capital city, Whitehorse. Visit the SS Klondike National Historic Site, a preserved paddlewheeler that once plied the Yukon River. Take a stroll along the scenic waterfront or enjoy local cuisine at one of the city's restaurants.
Kluane National Park and Reserve:
This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts towering mountains, vast glaciers, and stunning wildlife. You can hike, camp, or take a flightseeing tour to truly appreciate its grandeur.
Hike the Chilkoot Trail:
Follow in the footsteps of Klondike Gold Rush prospectors by hiking this historic trail that stretches from Dyea, Alaska, to Bennett, British Columbia. It's a challenging but rewarding experience.
Visit Dawson City:
This charming town is steeped in Gold Rush history. Check out the Dawson City Museum, pan for gold, and don't miss the can-can shows at Diamond Tooth Gertie's Gambling Hall.
Northern Lights Viewing:
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Explore Whitehorse:
Start your journey in the capital city, Whitehorse. Visit the SS Klondike National Historic Site, a preserved paddlewheeler that once plied the Yukon River. Take a stroll along the scenic waterfront or enjoy local cuisine at one of the city's restaurants.
Kluane National Park and Reserve:
This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts towering mountains, vast glaciers, and stunning wildlife. You can hike, camp, or take a flightseeing tour to truly appreciate its grandeur.
Hike the Chilkoot Trail:
Follow in the footsteps of Klondike Gold Rush prospectors by hiking this historic trail that stretches from Dyea, Alaska, to Bennett, British Columbia. It's a challenging but rewarding experience.
Visit Dawson City:
This charming town is steeped in Gold Rush history. Check out the Dawson City Museum, pan for gold, and don't miss the can-can shows at Diamond Tooth Gertie's Gambling Hall.
Northern Lights Viewing:
Yukon is one of the best places in the... Read MORE...
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