Place to visit
Yukon Wildlife Preserve, Canada: what it is and when to go
Yukon Wildlife Preserve is a visitor attraction in Canada (Whitehorse). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is February and May to October. In June there are 18 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 14. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- Canada · Takhini Hot Springs Road, Y1A 7A2, Whitehorse, YT
- Best time
- February and May to October.
- Nearest airport
- YVR Vancouver, 1,514 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 10:30-06:00
- Website
- yukonwildlife.ca
- Coordinates
- 60.88115, -135.32661
What it is and where
Yukon Wildlife Preserve is a visitor attraction in Canada (Whitehorse).
Experience 12+ iconic Yukon wildlife species in large natural landscapes over 350 acres.
It is in Whitehorse, where this site lists 10 more places to see, 24 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 60.88115, -135.32661; the nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR, Vancouver), 1,514 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Canada. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Yukon Wildlife Preserve is February and May to October.
- JanPossible6:06
- FebBest time8:39
- MarPossible11:19
- AprPossible14:18
- MayBest time17:01
- JunBest time18:45
- JulBest time18:00
- AugBest time15:29
- SepBest time12:32
- OctBest time9:39
- NovPossible6:52
- DecPossible5:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 14. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | February and May to October | November to January and March to April |
| Wildlife | May to October | November to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Yukon Wildlife Preserve has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Canada
To enter Canada there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “National parks and accommodation, booked”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Canada checklist. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check that your device takes 120 V); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Woodcutter's BlanketBrewery23 km
- Whitehorse Nordic CentreSki resort23 km
- MacBride Museum of Yukon HistoryMuseum23 km
- North End GalleryGallery23 km
- Arts UndergroundGallery23 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Canada guide.
More in Canada: With kids
- Cochrane, Ontario
- Toronto Zoo: zoo in Ontario, Canada
- Calgary Zoo: zoo in Alberta, Canada
- Canada's Wonderland: amusement park in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
- Vancouver Aquarium: public aquarium in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Montreal Biodome: zoo in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Every Canada place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Yukon Wildlife Preserve?
It is a visitor attraction in Canada.
When is the best time to visit Yukon Wildlife Preserve?
February and May to October. In June there are 18 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 14.
How do you get to Yukon Wildlife Preserve?
The nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 1,514 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Canada is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Canada map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Woodcutter's Blanket, Whitehorse Nordic Centre, MacBride Museum of Yukon History. The rest is in the Canada guide.
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