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The first return auto trip from Dawson to Whitehorse
was undertaken by Commissioner George Black and
party in December, 1912.
Pelly Crossing,
North Klondike Highway
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YUKON FLOWER
Fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) was
chosen as Yukon’s floral emblem in 1957.
It is a hardy plant and grows along Yukon
roadsides, river bars and clearings from mid-
July to September.
YUKON GEMSTONE
Lazulite – an azure-blue semi-precious
gemstone – was proclaimed as Yukon’s
official gemstone in February 1976. It is
found in the layered sedimentary rock of the
Blow River area in Ivvavik National Park.
YUKON BIRD
The raven was adopted as Yukon’s official
bird in 1985. The raven is seen everywhere
in Yukon.
SELKIRK CENTRE
HALFWAY BETWEEN WHITEHORSE & DAWSON CITY
Ph: (867) 537-3031
Pelly Crossing, Yukon Y0B 1P0 • Fax: (867) 537-3016
Ph: (867) 537-3031
Pelly Crossing, Yukon Y0B 1P0 • Fax: (867) 537-3016
SELKIRK CENTRE
SELF-SERVE • DIESEL, REGULAR & PREMIUM
24 Hour Cardlock • Grocery Store and Motel Unit
ATM Machine and Canada Post Outlets
Free Popcorn or Coffee with Fill Over 20 Litres
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Checkout the Five Finger Rapids
recreation site at km 380 while travelling
the North Klondike Highway. From the
viewing platform you can see the four
islands that splits the river into five
channels. Follow the stairs down and
walk the marked trail that takes you right
down to the river.