Set out along the Lower Canyon City Trail, where brilliant water, dark cliffs and Yukon history meet.

Spot vivid fireweed brightening the trail and discover why this hardy bloom thrives across the Yukon.

Pause at the historic Robert Lowe Suspension Bridge, spanning the canyon's narrowest point.

Look down on the mighty Yukon River and hear how this vast waterway shaped life in the North.

Watch the calmer water for aquatic birds and other wildlife drawn to this sheltered stretch of canyon.

Search for gnawed trunks and other signs that beavers have been busy near the trail.

Listen for local birds and learn which species make this wild riverside habitat their home.

Notice the hardy Yukon trees lining the trail and how they survive the northern climate.

Take in views toward Grey Mountain, a defining landmark on Whitehorse's eastern skyline.

Step into Canyon City, once a bustling stopping place during the Klondike Gold Rush.

Explore the remaining traces of Canyon City and imagine the settlement at its turn-of-the-century peak.

Learn about the enduring connections of the Ta'an Kwäch'än and Kwanlin Dün First Nations to this land.

Discover how the Klondike Gold Rush transformed the Yukon—and what happened when the rush faded.

Picture sternwheelers carrying passengers and supplies along the Yukon River before roads reached the North.

Hear stories of Jack London and other famous figures drawn north by the promise of Klondike gold.

Discover the colourful wildflowers and resilient plants that flourish along the canyon trail.

Examine the canyon's dark basalt walls, formed by ancient lava and carved by powerful water.

Hear how boating on the Yukon River evolved from essential transportation to modern recreation.

Look overhead and discover why Miles Canyon lies beneath an active route for planes and floatplanes.