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The Yukon Magazine Discover the Spirit of the North! (Formerly Yukon, North of Ordinary magazine)

With a history of nearly two decades, the Yukon's leading award-winning magazine showcases the territory’s exceptional people, culture, wildlife, and wild places.

06/11/2026

ROADTRIP on the Alaska Highway west through the stunning lands of Kluane Country.


Air North, Yukon's Airline

05/27/2026

NEW EPISODE: In temperatures below -50°C and help not available or far away everything matters. A lot.

As part of Operation Nanook-Nunalivut 2026, a team of Canadian Rangers crossed more than 5,200 kilometres of Arctic wilderness by snowmobile. For 52 days they traveled along parts of the Northwest Passage where weather, equipment failure or one wrong decision can quickly into a very serious situation.

Three Yukon Rangers, Maya Poirier, Philippe Brient and Dan Beaudoin, reflect on the longest Arctic patrol ever conducted by the Canadian Armed Forces. They talk about navigating in whiteout conditions, setting up tents, constant dangers, arriving in remote northern communities, and what surprised them most traveling for an extended period of time in extreme environments.

A conversation about endurance, teamwork, survival, and a part of Canada most people know little about and will never experience firsthand.

All statements and opinions expressed in this episode are the personal views of the individuals involved and do not represent the official positions of the Canadian Armed Forces or the Canadian Rangers.

Find the Yukon Podcast on your favourite streaming plattform.

Hosted by Tammo Walter
Produced by Mark Koepke
Images/videos: courtesy of Philippe Brient



https://theyukonmagazine.buzzsprout.com/1874938/episodes/19245364-5-200-kilometres-by-snowmobile-across-mountains-whiteouts-and-sea-ice

The current Yukon Questionnaire features Ricky Mawunganidze of Dawson City, Executive Director of the Klondike Visitors ...
05/25/2026

The current Yukon Questionnaire features Ricky Mawunganidze of Dawson City, Executive Director of the Klondike Visitors Association, former bush worker, curler, disc golfer, and believer in the magic of “The Yukon.”

Born in Zimbabwe, shaped by life across continents, Ricky talks about finding unexpected cultural connectedness with the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, the peace of sitting alone on a mountain in Kluane, and why being a real Yukoner means stopping for someone on the side of the highway.

From bush camps and bears outside the cabin door to midnight sun enthusiasm, and steak dinners at Klondike Kate’s, this conversation is filled with heart, humour, and a deep love for Dawson and the territory.

Read the full Yukon Questionnaire in the latest print issue of The Yukon Magazine, available now.

Tag someone who still says “Yukon” instead of “The Yukon.” 😉



Photo: Archbould Photography

The loss of the Westminster Hotel feels deeply personal for Dawson City and has rattled the entire territory. For 128 ye...
05/22/2026

The loss of the Westminster Hotel feels deeply personal for Dawson City and has rattled the entire territory. For 128 years, the historic gold-rush landmark stood at the heart of the community, holding generations of memories. Celebrations, wild nights, laughter, heartbreak, hangovers, old-timers, tourists, and a few ghosts all passed through those doors.

To honour some of the many tales connected to the hotel, we’re looking back at a 2017 award-winning photo-series by Manu Keggenhoff, re-creating popular northern ghost stories for the magazine, including the haunting lore of the Westminster Hotel itself.

From shadowy figures in the hallways to mysterious footsteps in empty rooms, the Pink Lady inspired countless colourful stories over the decades. And whether believed or not, they became part of the fabric and spirit of the place.

These images and stories are shared in remembrance of a building that meant so much to so many.

Interested in more chilling stories of Dawson City? Check out the „Haunting Walks“ by

Do you have memories of the Westminster Hotel or perhaps a ghost story of your own? We’d love to hear them.



Note: these conceptual images are not AI-generated, but crafted the "ol'-fashioned way“.

Images from the fire at the historic Westminster Hotel in Dawson City. The blaze began in the early morning hours after ...
05/17/2026

Images from the fire at the historic Westminster Hotel in Dawson City. The blaze began in the early morning hours after a resident reported hearing a loud, explosion-like noise. By 7 a.m., the building was fully engulfed in flames.

The loss marks a devastating moment for the community. For generations, the Westminster Hotel stood as one of Dawson’s most recognizable landmarks — a place tied to countless local memories and stories. Several residents watching the fire this morning were visibly emotional as the historic building burned.

The hotel had been closed for several months following flooding damage and was slated for renovation work. Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, the Westminster was one of the town’s enduring historic structures.

The fire also marked the first major emergency response involving the city’s newly purchased fire truck. Local firefighters responded professionally and with strong coordination as crews battled the blaze.

Photos: Manu Keggenhoff

05/17/2026

Today is a sad day for Dawson City. The Westminster is in flames…

05/13/2026

This special time of year … welcome spring!

There will be summer (even if it doesn’t feel that way yet). The Yukon Magazine co-publisher Tammo Walter kicks off the ...
05/02/2026

There will be summer (even if it doesn’t feel that way yet). The Yukon Magazine co-publisher Tammo Walter kicks off the new season, joined by editor-in-chief Kanina Holmes and new podcast contributor John Glynn-Morris for a look at what’s ahead. They preview a rich lineup of features—from wildfire realities to the hidden world of fungi beneath our feet and the passion behind Yukon birding.

The episode also introduces 'Made in the Yukon', a new series spotlighting the people building, experimenting, and taking risks in the North. It’s a wide-ranging preview of the exciting content that audiences can look—and listen—forward to. A season shaped by light, curiosity, and the evolving story of the Yukon.

Hosted by
Produced by Mark Koepke
Intro/outro music & stings by

Available on your favourite podcast platform.

05/02/2026

Springtime in the North. Thawing creeks, muddy driveways, and the first mosquito sightings! Happy times.
Our canine crew loves it. Bring it on!

A heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to our Editor-in-Chief, Kanina Holmes, who has been awarded the Michener – L. Richard O’Haga...
04/25/2026

A heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to our Editor-in-Chief, Kanina Holmes, who has been awarded the Michener – L. Richard O’Hagan Fellowship for Journalism Education Award in partnership with Jessica Patterson for their project, “AI Literacy for Canadian Journalism Education.”

This project aims to develop, test, and disseminate educational modules that will prepare journalism students for the critical and ethical use of artificial intelligence in Canadian newsrooms. At a time when many media organizations are establishing guidelines for AI use, the project seeks to strengthen public trust in journalism by ensuring future journalists are equipped to use these tools responsibly.

Jessica Patterson has extensive experience as a journalist and researcher, and Kanina Holmes is an associate professor at Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication and currently a doctoral candidate at Simon Fraser University’s Faculty of Education.

We are immensely proud of her achievement!

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