News Stories - Yukon Transportation Museum

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Fascinating Yukon Stories in the News
Yukon Aircraft

The year 2020 marks 100 years of Yukon Aviation, and there are a lot of Yukon aircraft and stories to celebrate! Click the picture to learn more about each aircraft.

History Hunting on the Hepburn Trail

Have a look at this neat little piece of Yukon and Gold Rush history! Discover some of the importance of the Hepburn Trail you may not have known before.

The Peace River trail to the Yukon

Learn about the Peace River Trail to the Yukon. In 1898, it may not have been a practical or even realistic idea, but it was possible. Find out how it all happened.

The overland trail from Edmonton to the Klondike

You may not know this, but Edmonton has an important bit in the history of the Klondike. Look no further to explore our connection with the Alberta capital.

Old tramway is now part of Whitehorse history

“The Millenium Trail along the Yukon River, which is one of the finest urban walking trails I have had the pleasure to use, is also a walk through Whitehorse history.” Did you know you can take the Millennium Trail and Black Street stairs to get to the Yukon Transportation Museum?

Aircraft being restored at Yukon Transportation Museum

Here’s a little bit of YTM history. See the Aircraft Restoration Projects and maybe even get a chance to see Bob Cameron himself.

Three little boats played a big part in Yukon history

Learn a little bit about the little boats that played big parts in Yukon history. If you’re interested and want to know what stern-wheeler steamboats look like up close, swing by YTM to see even more.

White Pass and Yukon Route defines the origin of Whitehorse

The first railroad to the Yukon was an integral part of its history. Providing an easier way to bring supplies and people into the territory made it much more readily accessible.

The Percy Dewolfe race is a tribute to early mail carriers

The history behind the Percy DeWolfe Memorial Mail Race is awe-inspiring. Read the story of some of the toughest people ever to face the challenges of the Yukon. Come to YTM to see the mail sleigh in our main gallery.