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THE YUKON
Linked to British Columbia by the
Alaska Highway,
the Yukon is a continuation of the
forested wilderness. Many visitors pass right through on their way to Alaska, but it's worth
lingering to explore the natural wonders of
Kluane National Park,
the modern frontier de-
lights of
Whitehorse,
and the world's most famous Gold Rush town,
Dawson City.
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A WEEKEND:
Spend your time in Vancouver.
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ONE WEEK:
Add Whistler and Vancouver Island.
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TWO WEEKS:
Add the Okanagan Valley, Kootenays, and Canadian Rockies.
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THREE WEEKS:
Add Central and Northern British Columbia and the Yukon.
When to Go
The high season is most definitely
summer,
or more precisely
July and August.
The parks
come alive with campers, the lakes and streams with anglers, the mountains with hikers, the
woods with wildlife, and the roadsides with stalls selling fresh produce.
While
April-June
is considered a shoulder season, in many ways the province is at its
blooming best in spring. Crowds are at a minimum, the days are long, golfers hit the links
in shirts and shorts, and lodging rates are reduced.
Fall
(Sept.-Nov.) can also be tremend-
ous, particularly
September,
with lingering warm temperatures and a noticeable decrease
in crowds.
Vancouver and Victoria, can be visited
year-round,
with some outdoor activit-
ies—golfing, biking, hiking, and more—possible in the dead of winter on southern Van-
couver Island. Alpine resorts throughout the province begin opening in December, with sea-
sons extending through March.
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