Yearning for Yukon.

The Yukon territory is an amazing Northern border boundary full of Canadian splendor. It also shares it's border with the oddball American state Alaska (itself full of amazing natural beauty). Lets take a look at what the Yukon has for us to see.



YUKON WILDLIFE PRESERVE.

"The Yukon Wildlife Preserve is a unique wildlife viewing property featuring 10 species of northern Canadian mammals in their natural environment. Encompassing over 700 acres with various natural habitats, the Yukon Wildlife Preserve offers unparalleled wildlife viewing and and photo opportunities." - yukonwildlife.ca




We couldn't have possibly described it better ourselves. This is an amazing place where wildlife is protected that just has to be seen to truly get to know the Canadian North. There are so many animals that it is worth a visit to the online page, which is really easy to navigate and use, to truly appreciate. They even feature an aviary full of bird species. The Yukon is a beautiful territory with many attractive places to see, though the wildlife preserve is a must for anyone who takes a trip to the North of the "Great White North."


TOMBSTONE TERRITORIAL PARK.

Tombstone Territorial Park
Is a breathtaking park accessible via the Dempster highway.
There are a lot of reasons to make this territorial park a destination. The park resides on the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in land agreement. The permafrost landforms and abundant wildlife make it a spectacular destination for the team. This is a much more advanced area in terms of hiking. The team is going to have to prepare for rugged terrain and drastic weather changes. The park is called Tombstone for the mountain's similarity to a grave marker. The park is very well reviewed to be breathtaking in the autumn months for the colourful landscape.

EMERALD LAKE.

The Calcium Carbonate and clay mix as sediments and rest at the bottom of this lake to produce the spectacular green effect. This area has become a popular sight seeing destination for many people. There are various signs and displays that explain the chemistry behind the colour. This will be a fantastic location for wilderness hiking and enjoying nature. There is potentially great off-trail hikes to explore in this fantastic area highlighted by an emerald lake.


MILES CANYON.

Miles Canyon is not unlike my friend Miles, the waters of Miles Canyon are energetic and always on the move. May boats, and lives, were lost on the waters during the Yukon's gold rush. The land was formed in a pre-glacial period by lava flow. The "Basalts," they are called for their basaltic rock formed many ages ago. This canyon offers a beautiful example how elegant, yet dangerous, nature can be to the unprepared. The team looks forward to spending a lot of time here to fully capture the majesty of this canyon.


This is a momentary interlude to explain that we are still awaiting the Yukon travel guide to help us better know the lands we hope to film in the future. The only real way to convey the beauty is to go there, though the guides are instrumental to the articulation of what we hope to bring you.


MACBRIDE MUSEUM.

MacBride Museum of Yukon History, with roughly 25 000 largely photographic exhibits, is