{"id":70872,"date":"2024-07-01T07:30:48","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T14:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/?p=70872"},"modified":"2024-07-01T08:39:21","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T15:39:21","slug":"experience-the-beauty-of-the-yukon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/travel-inspiration\/experience-the-beauty-of-the-yukon\/","title":{"rendered":"A Canadian Treasure: Experience the Undeniable Beauty of the Yukon"},"content":{"rendered":"

Canada is known for many things, from spectacular landscapes and beautiful wildlife to incredible maple syrup. From coast to coast to coast, there\u2019s a lot of beauty to behold and treats to enjoy. In honor of Canada Day, we couldn\u2019t deny the opportunity to highlight one of its many treasures. If you\u2019ve ever wanted to visit a place unlike any other, the Yukon<\/a> could easily top your list.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Beauty of the Yukon<\/h3>\n

Surrounded by Canada\u2019s tallest peaks, this vast territory is home to small communities with big personality and breathtaking views. Though it attracted many over the years \u2013 especially those in search of gold \u2013 it also became the muse of well-known artists like Robert William Service, a British-Canadian poet. Known as the \u201cBard of the Yukon,\u201d Service was recognized for his many poems about the Yukon and surrounding lands.<\/p>\n

In The Spell of the Yukon and Other Verses<\/em>, he wrote:<\/p>\n

There\u2019s gold, and it\u2019s haunting and haunting;<\/em>
\nIt\u2019s luring me on as of old;
\nYet it isn\u2019t the gold that I\u2019m wanting
\nSo much as just finding the gold.
\nIt\u2019s the great, big, broad land \u2019way up yonder,
\nIt\u2019s the forests where silence has lease;
\nIt\u2019s the beauty that thrills me with wonder,
\nIt\u2019s the stillness that fills me with peace.<\/em><\/p>\n

Service captured the essence of what it means to experience the Yukon beyond the goldrush of the late 1800s. He emphasizes that treasure isn\u2019t the gold itself \u2013 it\u2019s the beauty found in the journey. As the only cruise line to offer its own cruisetour<\/a> to this dream destination by way of an Alaska cruise, Holland America Line helps you experience the Yukon journey in unforgettable ways.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Savor Spectacular Views<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Bask in the beauty of luscious forests, which cover 80 percent of Yukon territory. Marvel at Canada\u2019s tallest peaks overlooking fields and valleys where wildflowers bloom. Experience the Midnight Sun, which brings 24 hours of daylight from June to September.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Capture Wild Moments <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Witness a world of wildlife<\/a> throughout a Yukon adventure. Enjoy sights of the \u201cBig 5\u201d (moose, bears, Dall sheep, caribou and wolves) from our luxury glass-domed railcar known as the McKinley Explorer\u00ae.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

You may see a caribou migration or spot the peregrine falcon \u2014 the world\u2019s fastest animal whose dramatic dive clocks in at 186 miles (300 kilometers) per hour.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Dive Into Gold Rush Nostalgia<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a cruisetour through\u00a0Dawson City and the Yukon<\/a>\u00a0will make you feel like you stepped back in time to the days of the Klondike Gold Rush.\u00a0Rich with history,\u00a0Dawson City<\/a>\u00a0is home to 1,500 residents today but used to be the destination for Gold Rush prospectors in search of fast fortunes. Here you\u2019ll find guides in costume sharing the history of the town through site tours.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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While you\u2019re there, consider stopping by Diamond Tooth Gerties, Canada\u2019s oldest gambling hall, where you can try your luck at various games of chance and take in a can-can show, led by Diamond Tooth Gertie herself. Also stop by Robert Service\u2019s cabin, a historical landmark honoring the famous poet, for a tour. And if you want to pan for gold, you can do that too. In fact, gold is still one of the top industries here.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Ride Along the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Dependent on your itinerary, you may find yourself aboard the\u00a0White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad<\/a>. It’s recognized as an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark \u2013 an honor it shares with modern marvels like the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

The railway weaves its way through steep ravines and cliff-hanging turns. Watch our video<\/a>\u00a0to learn more.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Are you ready to experience the undeniable beauty of the Yukon? Are you looking for more than gold, craving the beauty of the journey itself? Experience the Yukon firsthand on an Alaska cruisetour<\/a>\u00a0so\u00a0you, too, can experience the wonder it beholds.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe wilds where the caribou call; The freshness, the freedom, the farness\u2014O God! How I\u2019m stuck on it all.\u201d \u2013 Robert William Service <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1984,"featured_media":70874,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[30,31],"tags":[4233],"class_list":["post-70872","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-inspiration","category-where-to-travel","tag-yukon"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70872","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1984"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=70872"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70872\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":81254,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70872\/revisions\/81254"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/70874"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=70872"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=70872"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=70872"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}