The Yukon territory, famous as a destination for gold-thirsty miners during the Kondlike Gold Rush, is the smallest, as well as the westernmost, territory in Canada. The Yukon is only approximately 482,000 square kilometers in area, and has a sparse population of just over 31,000 people, less than many towns in North America. Although not home to a large population, the Yukon is home to Canada's highest mountain, which falls second in North America only to Mount McKinley. The current population is an almost even mix of people of English decent, followed closely by people of the First Nations, then Scottish, Irish, followed by German, and lastly French. If visiting the Yukon, there are several sight-seeing opportunities, beyond the pristine nature that draws so many visitors. Music festivals, such as the Frostbite Music Festival and Dawson Music Festival are popular events. The Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre, where visitors can journey back to prehistoric times, is a must for every visitor, as is the Takhini Hot Springs, the Klondike Gold Rush memorials, and the Northern Lights Centre, with its interactive displays and multimedia theater.
Beaver Creek
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Burwash Landing
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Carcross
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Carmacks
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Dawson
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Destruction Bay
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Faro
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Haines Junction
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Mayo
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Old Crow
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Pelly Crossing
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Ross River
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Stewart Crossing
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Tagish
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Teslin
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Watson Lake
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Whitehorse
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