Yukon Territorial Guide
Arctic Highway Monitoring • Alaska Highway • Whitehorse Hub
VIEW CANADIAN CAMERAS →Yukon is Canada's northwestern frontier, where the vast wilderness of the Arctic meets the historic Alaska Highway. The territory maintains a total of 4,850 kilometers (3,014 miles) of public highways, serving as the essential link for northern communities. While traditional traffic congestion is non-existent, monitoring road conditions is a matter of survival in a territory where temperatures can drop to -60°C and hundreds of kilometers separate service stations. In 2024, at least two fatal collisions were reported on territorial highways, highlighting the vital role of improved monitoring tools for safe navigation.
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LAUNCH INTERACTIVE MAP →Major Yukon Corridors
Alaska Highway (Highway 1) The territory's primary lifeline, running 913 km through Yukon from the BC border to Alaska. The Yukon government continues to invest in this strategic lifeline, including a 2025-26 supplementary allocation of over $23 million for highway maintenance and public works. This historic WWII route features frequent frost heaves and gravel sections. In summer, it carries heavy RV traffic; in winter, it is an extreme remote corridor where a breakdown is a survival emergency.
Klondike Highway (Highway 2) Connecting Whitehorse to the historic gold rush town of Dawson City (530 km). While mostly paved, this route remains extremely remote with limited services outside of the capital and Dawson.
Dempster Highway (Highway 5) Canada's only public road crossing the Arctic Circle. This 736 km gravel highway is one of the most dangerous and remote in the world, with sections of up to 370 km without fuel, food, or emergency services.
EXTREME ARCTIC CONDITIONS:
- Extreme Cold: -50°C to -60°C possible; the coldest temperatures in North America.
- Service Gaps: 300+ km between fuel and water is common.
- Wildlife Hazards: High risk of collisions with grizzly bears, moose, and bison.
- Infrastructure: Frost heaves and permafrost damage create sudden road hazards.
- Communication: Cell coverage is non-existent outside of Whitehorse; satellite phones are essential.
Whitehorse: The Territorial Hub
Whitehorse contains over 70% of Yukon's population. While traffic congestion does not exist in the traditional sense, the city serves as the critical hub for travelers heading north to Dawson or west to Alaska. Monitor cameras here to verify regional weather patterns before heading into the deep wilderness.
Camera feeds for Yukon, Canada are sourced from Yukon 511, which operates the official traffic monitoring network.
Monitor Northern Conditions
Check real-time visibility and snow accumulation at key junctions throughout the Canadian North.
VIEW HIGHWAY FEEDS →Yukon Travel Reality
Wilderness Survival
Prepare for isolation
Entire territory has fewer people than many small towns. Highway travel requires full survival gear, extra fuel, and self-rescue capability.
Gravel Maintenance
Monitor road surface
Many Yukon highways are gravel. Use cameras to identify washboarding or mud conditions after heavy rain or spring thaw.
Winter Hazards
The deep freeze
Cameras provide the only visual proof of visibility during blowing snow events where "ground blizzards" can create zero visibility instantly.
Seasonal Shifts
Midnight Sun
During summer, 24-hour daylight allows for constant travel, but also increases wildlife activity. Check cameras for dusk/dawn visibility markers.
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START MONITORING NOW →Are there live cameras on the Dempster Highway?
Monitoring is extremely limited on the Dempster due to lack of power and fiber infrastructure. We provide coverage for the primary highway junctions connecting to the route.
Can I see if the ferries are running?
Seasonal ferries (like the George Black Ferry in Dawson City) are critical for travel. Cameras near the river crossings show if the ferry is active or if the ice bridge is open in winter.
How often do Yukon cameras update?
Most territorial cameras update still images every 5-15 minutes, as many rely on satellite or low-bandwidth wireless connections.
Is there a cost to use the Yukon camera guide?
No. All Territorial government camera feeds are provided free of charge for public safety and traveler information.