Whitehorse is the capital of the Yukon. The only practical way to reach it from Salaberry-de-Valleyfield is by flying into Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY). Driving is an extremely long, multi-day journey through Northern British Columbia and the Yukon. Whitehorse is known for its stunning wilderness and the Northern Lights.
Total Distance: 6,000 km driving distance; 4,200 km straight-line air distance.
Connecting flights to Whitehorse are essential.
Summer for hiking and winter for the Northern Lights.