Yukon Spruce Christmas Tree

Yukon is one of the three northern territories of Canada. It is the westernmost territory, bordering on the US state of Alaska, and also the smallest of the three in terms of area. As of the 2021 census, Yukon is the middle territory in terms of population, but the most densely populated. Yukon has an estimated population of 46,948 as of 2024. Whitehorse…
Yukon is one of the three northern territories of Canada. It is the westernmost territory, bordering on the US state of Alaska, and also the smallest of the three in terms of area. As of the 2021 census, Yukon is the middle territory in terms of population, but the most densely populated. Yukon has an estimated population of 46,948 as of 2024. Whitehorse, the territorial capital, is the largest settlement in any of the three territories.
  • Country: Canada
  • Before confederation: District of Yukon
  • Confederation: June 13, 1898 (9th)
  • Capital (and largest city): Whitehorse
  • Largest metro: Whitehorse
  • Legislature: Yukon Legislative Assembly
  • Federal representation: Parliament of Canada
Data from: en.wikipedia.org