08 May 2025
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. Close to 80 percent remains pristine wilderness with 5,000-metre peaks, forested valleys, unspoiled waters and untamed wildlife.
There are four companies in the Yukon that offer visitors the opportunity to explore the Yukon's wilderness by comfortable motorhome, as well as offering extensive experience in guiding visitors for a stress-free, fun-filled adventure.
The perfect choice for both seasoned adventurers and first-time explorers, Overland Yukon offers adventure vehicle rentals from Whitehorse, the Yukon's capital city. A fleet of off-road capable Jeep Wranglers and custom camper vans are available to rent, all equipped with rooftop tents and comprehensive camping gear. Each rental includes cooking essentials and camp necessities such as chairs and tables. In addition to vehicle rentals, Overland Yukon offers a range of trip planning services designed to enhance the visitor's journey. Once booked, customers can choose from curated itineraries or customize their own routes, with the company providing detailed recommendations on campgrounds, scenic stops, and even local eateries and tours. Each visitor receives a full orientation on vehicle operation and camping equipment. Overland Yukon is the perfect choice for both seasoned adventurers and first-time explorers.
Fraserway RV Rentals: Fraserway RV offers a large variety of latest model motorhomes and truck-campers, multilingual staff and free shuttle transfers are all part of their world-famous service. Fraserway RV has been manufacturing and selling recreational vehicles since 1969 and has grown into the most vertically integrated RV company in Canada. The corporately-owned rental fleet consists of over 1500 vehicles. Their Whitehorse Dealership, located just a short distance off of the Klondike Highway, is a 1.75-acre lot that offers an RV Parts and Camping Store for all possible campsite needs to explore all the beauty Northern Canada has to offer.
CanaDream is one of the largest RV rental companies in Canada, catering to both international and local guests who wish to realize their dream of experiencing the Yukon's vast unspoiled natural landscape and magnificent national parks. CanaDream has a fleet of more than 800 custom built vehicles in seven locations, including one in Whitehorse. Having hosted more than 250,000 happy guests in the past 20 years, CanaDream has become a leader in the Canadian RV rental industry.
GoNorth rents truck campers, motorhomes, SUVs and trucks from a rental station just eight-minutes from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, GoNorth offers all vehicle categories in summer and SUVs with studded winter tires and roadside emergency kit in winter. There are other stations located in Fairbanks, Anchorage, and Seattle, with one-way rentals possible between all stations. The GoNorth Travel Center offers one-way and round trip Road Trip Packages & Day Tours in the Yukon Territory, providing the freedom of traveling independently combined with the organisation of accommodation if required. Shuttle services from and to the airport and downtown hotels are also provided.
Here's a selection of the top RV routes through Canada's Yukon:
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:
Yukon Jeep Adventure with North America Travel Service
8-nights from £2199 per person including return international flights from London Hearthrow and internal flights from Vancouver to Whitehorse, two nights at Best Western Gold Rush Inn, and Jeep Wrangler rental for six nights (including base insurance, windshield & tire insurance, 200km mileage package per day, cleaning fee, pillows & sleeping bags).
Itinerary: https://www.northamericatravelservice.co.uk/itinerary/jeep-yukon-adventure/
To book, visit www.northamericatravelservice.co.uk or call 0333 323 9099
Yukon Summer Motorhome Package with Freedom Destinations
8-nights from £2299 per person including return international flights from London Heathrow and internal flights from Vancouver to Whitehorse, one night at the Edgewater Hotel in Whitehorse and seven nights round trip, fully insured motorhome rental with CanaDream from Whitehorse (1000 Kms, Kitchen kits, Linen Kits & 1 extra driver).
To book, visit FreedomDestinations.co.uk/Canada or call 0333 234 0943
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
