Driving through the historic Klondike Highway is an extraordinary memorable experience. The 445 mile/715 km highway passes through three different states (provinces): Alaska, British Columbia, and the Yukon. The gorgeous and unique landscapes can be seen once you cross the US border. There are many vista points worth stopping at along the Klondike highway to capture this exceptional picture perfect landscape. The most photographed among them is the Yukon Suspension Bridge. The Yukon Suspension Bridge is 65 feet long above the white-water rapids Tutshi river. The walk across this bridge is thrilling and the views are stunning.
These photos are from our motor coach tour to White Pass Summit and Yukon Suspension Bridge during the last week of August, 2013.
Tutshi River and Beautiful Mountain, View from the suspension bridge 
Tormented Valley and Summit Lake, British Columbia 
Tormented Valley , British Columbia 
Tormented Valley, Fraser 
Summit Lake and Tormented Valley 
Divided Summit Lake wirh Sawtooth peak in the backdrop 
White Pass and Yukon scenic train approaching Fraser, BC station 
Bernard Lake, Fraser, BC 
White Pass and Yukon Route Railway 
View from Klondike Highway, Yukon, Canada 
Shallow Lake on Klondike Highway, Yukon 
Fraser Town, British Columbia 
Summit Lake and Tormented Valley 
Beautiful winding river along the Klondike Highway 
Fraser station building and waterhouse of the White Pass and Yukon Railway 
Bernard Lake, Fraser, BC 
Bernard Lake, Fraser, BC 
White Pass and Yukon Route Railway 
Yukon Suspension Bridge, Yukon, Canada 
Tutshi River and Beautiful Mountain, View from the suspension bridge 
Cliff side Restaurant, Tutshi River Canyon, and Yukon Suspension Bridge 
View rom the Cliff side Restaurant 
Cliff side Restaurant and Tutshi River Canyon
Quick Facts and Tips
- Make sure you have valid passports and visas since the Klondike Highway crosses US-Canada border.
- Best time to visit: June to September
- Port of Call or Fly Into: Skagway, Alaska
- Clothing
- It is cool, so plan to dress in layers. Comfortable jeans, T-shirts, warm jackets, scarfs, caps, gloves, rain jackets, comfortable walking shoes.
- What to Expect
- Glacier, Snow-capped rugged mountains, Fjords, Waterfalls, Sparkling turquoise lakes, Alpine tundra, Winding rushing rivers, Wind-battered rocks, Abundant forest of old trees, Wildflowers, Wildlife, Gorges, Tunnels, Historic sites.
- Best things to do
- Take a tour to experience The Yukon & Suspension Bridge. There will be an entry fee to view/cross the bridge and exhibits if not included in your tour. The bridge is a pedestrian cable suspension bridge, stretches 57 feet above the canyon, providing stunning views. There is a cafe, restaurant, gift shop and restroom.
- Ride the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
- Take a Bus/Motor Coach/Jeep Tour to White Pass Summit and Yukon Suspension Bridge. Choose wisely and explore breathtaking landscapes on your perfect adventure.
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