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Photo: Daniel Case, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.Test your knowledge of Canada's spectacular Yukon territory! From legendary gold rushes and towering peaks to unique northern traditions, see how much you know about this land of the midnight sun.
Trail Novice 0–4 · Northern Explorer 5–8 · True Sourdough 9–10
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The discovery of gold on Bonanza Creek in 1896 sparked the legendary Klondike Gold Rush. This sudden mass migration transformed the region's demographics overnight and led directly to the creation of the Yukon territory in 1898.
Photo: Cantwell, George G., Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Jack London traveled to the Yukon in 1897 to seek his fortune. While he did not strike gold, his experiences in the harsh northern environment inspired some of his most celebrated novels, including 'The Call of the Wild' and 'White Fang.'
Photo: published by L C Page and Company Boston 1903, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Mount Logan rises about 5,959 metres above sea level. Only one mountain in North America, in Alaska, is taller, and because the Earth's crust here is still being pushed upwards, Logan is slowly growing.
Photo: Gerald Holdsworth, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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The Yukon River is a vital waterway that stretches over 3,190 kilometers. It served as the primary highway for indigenous peoples and early gold seekers, and today it remains crucial for salmon migration and wilderness recreation.
Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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The Yukon Quest was first run in 1984 and covered about 1,600 kilometres of frozen rivers and mountain passes between Whitehorse and Fairbanks. Mushers and their dog teams raced through the middle of winter, often in temperatures far below minus 30 degrees, earning it a name as one of the toughest sled dog races in the world. Since 2022, the Canadian and Alaskan sides have held their own, shorter races.
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Fireweed was chosen as Yukon's official floral emblem in 1957. This hardy plant is one of the first to grow back in areas cleared by forest fires, painting the summer landscape with brilliant magenta blooms.
Photo: kallerna, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Kluane National Park and Reserve is a stunning wilderness area protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It features massive glaciers, dramatic valleys, and a diverse population of grizzly bears and Dall sheep.
Photo: Wikibunt, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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The Sign Post Forest in Watson Lake began during the construction of the Alaska Highway when Carl K. Lindley put up a sign pointing to his hometown. Today, the forest features over 80,000 signs from visitors all over the world.
Photo: Jadecolour at English Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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On their way to the gold fields, prospectors also found copper in the hills west of Whitehorse, and the first claims were staked in 1898 and 1899. This 'Copper Belt' was mined on and off for decades and helped keep Whitehorse going after the gold rush faded.
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Whitehorse became the capital of Yukon in 1953, taking over from Dawson City, which had been the capital since the gold rush days. This move reflected the shift in population and economic activity toward the south, especially after the construction of the Alaska Highway.
Photo: Gareth Sloan from Montreal, Canada, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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