Beaver Creek, Yukon
Beaver Creek is the most westerly community in Canada and is the Yukon’s gateway to Alaska. It is 300 km northwest of Haines Junction and is actually further west than Vancouver, British Columbia.
Its population swells all the way to 200 in the summer months although they do have a year-round population of about 100. The residents of Beaver Creek are friendly, open and love the quiet wilderness that surrounds them.
Canada Customs is just north of town and U.S. Customs is located 32 km north on the Alaska Highway. Both are open 24 hours.
Beaver Creek has been inhabited for over 10,000 years. It is the home of the White River First Nation who are culturally affiliated with both the Upper Tanana people of Alaska and the Northern Tutchone people to the south and east. There is an abundance of copper in the area and this became valuable as a trade commodity.
Today, members of the White River First Nation promote traditional dancing, singing and language programs within their communities.
Its population swells all the way to 200 in the summer months although they do have a year-round population of about 100. The residents of Beaver Creek are friendly, open and love the quiet wilderness that surrounds them.
Canada Customs is just north of town and U.S. Customs is located 32 km north on the Alaska Highway. Both are open 24 hours.
Beaver Creek has been inhabited for over 10,000 years. It is the home of the White River First Nation who are culturally affiliated with both the Upper Tanana people of Alaska and the Northern Tutchone people to the south and east. There is an abundance of copper in the area and this became valuable as a trade commodity.
Today, members of the White River First Nation promote traditional dancing, singing and language programs within their communities.