White Pass & Yukon Route

A narrow-gauge climb over the Klondike gold rush trail — sheer cliffs, glaciers and Yukon wilderness in a single afternoon.

Skagway → Carcross Half day May – Sep Scenic

Journey overview

The experience

A narrow-gauge climb over the Klondike gold rush trail — sheer cliffs, glaciers and Yukon wilderness in a single afternoon.

Quick facts

Northern Canada Rail Travel →

Best time to travel

May – Sep

Who this journey is best for

Anyone who values the journey as much as the destination — landscape lovers, photographers and slow-travel explorers.

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Overview

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Getting started

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Practical

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