Situated in Canada's Northwest corner, up near the Arctic Circle, the Yukon territory is an untamed wilderness just waiting to be explored by the open road. Endless wide open spaces and thrilling routes steeped with wildlife and in history, makes the Yukon the ideal destination for adventurous road trippers.

In the Yukon there's no stop lights, no traffic jams and no road rage, just winding scenic highways, uncrowded roads, breathtaking vistas, wildlife in abundance, and some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet.

There's too many drives of a lifetime to choose from in the Yukon, so here's the top seven:

The iconic Dempster Highway

Drive the Dempster Highway through a treasured Canadian wilderness park, past stunning scenery and across the Arctic Circle. From mountain vistas to colourful alpine tundra to bountiful wildlife, this truly memorable driving adventure invites visitors to slow down, take it all in, and prepare to be wowed on all sides.

View the Dempster Highway Road Trip itinerary here.

The dreamy Alaska Highway

One of the most iconic driving routes in the Yukon starts in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, and winds all the way to Delta Junction, Alaska. The construction of the Alaska Highway was once called "the hardest job since the Panama Canal.” Built in nine months under incredibly daunting conditions, today it's a driver's dream. Relish the wide-open spaces of this iconic route steeped in history, and tick off this bucket-list drive.

View the Alaska Road Trip itinerary here.

The Gold Rush Klondike Kluane Loop

This scenic route crosses frontiers and travels back in time in a perfect history­–nature mashup, packed full of Gold rush fever, cultural exploration, and outdoor adventure. Round up natural wonders in Kluane National Park & Reserve, get down and dirty in the goldfields of the Klondike, and track historic journeys across the Top of the World Highway in one giant loop.

View the Klondike Kluane Loop Road Trip itinerary here.

Wilderness on the Campbell/Canol Route

This off-the-beaten-track experience, ventures into one of the Yukon's least populated regions. This route includes the Alaska, North Klondike and Robert Campbell Highways, along with the rugged South Canol Road not recommended for RV drivers. With miles of untouched wilderness, this drive offers solitude, a leisurely pace and fishing, hiking and camping in abundance.

View the Campbell/Canol Route Road Trip itinerary here.

The Dramatic Golden Circle Drive

Dramatic landscapes blend with past turquoise rivers and a tiny desert, across an ocean channel and international borders, and through towering mountain ranges on this dramatic route. Experience an unforgettable route, with a side of historic White Pass & Yukon Route railroad fun on the side.

View the Gold Circle Drive Road Trip itinerary here.

Deep blue lakes on Southern Lakes Loop:

A favourite of locals and visitors alike, this route offers easy driving through a landscape of deep blue lakes, coastal mountains and hospitable villages.Visitors should, make time for water play of every variety, mountain bike adventures, nature gazing, and artistic and cultural inspiration in this picture-perfect loop of Southern Lakes' finest.

View the Southern Lakes Loop Road Trip itinerary here.

Venture into the Heart of the Yukon on The Silver Trail

Trade the typical touristy hot spots for hidden-gem communities and unexplored alpine vistas. Home to the lesser known silver “rush,” this drive is rich in minerals, colourful characters, and unexpected treasures. Visitors should keep an eye out at all times for the wildlife regularly spotted on this remote wilderness drive as they venture into “the Heart of the Yukon.”

View The Silver Trail Road Trip itinerary here.

Take me on a road-trip through the Yukon:

North America Travel Service offer an 11-day Silver Trail Explorer fly-drive tour from £3399 per person, based on September departure. Price includes return international flights, all accommodation and intermediate 4 door car rental including insurances.

https://www.northamericatravelservice.co.uk/itinerary/silver-trail-explorer/

To book, visit www.northamericatravelservice.co.uk or call 0333 323 9099

About Yukon:

Situated in the upper Northwest corner of Canada, next to Alaska, the Yukon is Canada's most accessible northern destination. Home to Canada's highest mountain (Mount Logan) and the planet's largest non-polar icefields located in Kluane National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage site. One of North America's most undiscovered destinations; close to 80 percent remains pristine wilderness with 5,000-metre peaks, forested valleys, unspoiled waters and untamed wildlife. Roughly the size of Spain at just over 186,000 square miles, the Yukon is home to more than 220,000 caribou, 70,000 moose, 22,000 mountain sheep, 7,000 grizzly bears, 10,000 black bears and 250 species of birds, with a human population of only 46,000.

For further information on the Yukon, visit www.travelyukon.com