Yukon is in the northwestern corner of Canada, which neighbors the American-Alaskan border to the west and the Northwest Territories to the east. With a population of approximately 36,700, with 27,889 people in the capital city of Whitehorse, the Yukon’s climate ranges from the moderate subarctic in the south nearer to British Colombia and Arctic climate in the north. It is a scenic territory full of natural beauty, and inviting settlement for immigration.
5 Reasons to Immigrate to the Yukon
Lifestyle and Culture:
With various recreational and outdoor activities to social and cultural events. Yukon has wide breadth of activities for the choosing. With over 70 sports organizations, from team sports (such as soccer) to individuals sports (cycling, skiing), there is a large collection of choice among recreational activities. Whitehorse in particular boasts a state of the art modern sports facility with Canada Games Centre, featuring multiple indoor rinks, an indoor turf field, multipurpose gymnasium an indoor running track and a swimming pool.
With various recreational and outdoor activities to social and cultural events. Yukon has wide breadth of activities for the choosing. With over 70 sports organizations, from team sports (such as soccer) to individuals sports (cycling, skiing), there is a large collection of choice among recreational activities. Whitehorse in particular boasts a state of the art modern sports facility with Canada Games Centre, featuring multiple indoor rinks, an indoor turf field, multipurpose gymnasium an indoor running track and a swimming pool.
There are several bastions for the arts in Yukon, which is home to several theatre companies, community choirs, classical concerts and film festivals. The Yukon is also home to a wealth of dining experiences; with Whitehorse alone boasting 60 restaurants that also feature local cuisine including bison.
Education: The department of education invests in a doctrine of education as a continuous, lifelong learning experience and significant, fulfilling partnerships. Yukon’s Department of Education offers neighborhood schools, invigorating primary and secondary school programs/curriculums, full French immersion programs for kindergarten to grade 12 and much more.
The Yukon College is an accredited institution that provides certificates, diplomas, degrees and continuing education/training. TYC also provides the first two years of university transfer courses for students wishing to go down this route.
Financial Advantages to Residence: Permanent residence in the Yukon grants special financial. Eligibility for Northern Residents Deduction on Canadian Income Tax returns is available to Yukon residents and can amount up to $5000 in deductions annually. Goods and Services in the Yukon are only subject to the goods and services tax (GST) and none others such as PST, HST. Medical coverage is free to all Yukon residents who have lived in the territory for 3 months. In addition, the Yukon offers its high school graduates favourable support with an annual Yukon Grant of up to $5,376 annually.
Work Opportunities:The Yukon has a diverse economy with bustlingly active mining, tourism and construction sectors. Career opportunities also present themselves at the municipal, provincial and federal government levels. As is the heritage of the territory, the aforementioned career opportunities also extend to the First Nations level as a respected, vital part of Canada.
Health Services:The health culture of the Yukon is one that prides itself on self-preservation and well-being. Whitehorse General Hospital is a modern hospital equipped with a 55-bed capacity spread as well as emergency, ICU, obstetrics, medical imaging, and surgical services. Emergency Medical Services act as an intermediary between Yukon Hospitals and tertiary care centers in Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton. In addition, a circuit of specialists regularly visits the Yukon to offer their services.
FUN FACTS ABOUT THE YUKON
Yukon actually means “Great River” in the Athapaskan language and refers to the Yukon River, which actually begins in British Colombia, runs through the Yukon and then runs through Alaska. At a length of 3600 kilometers, The Yukon River is one of the largest rivers in North American. During the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 19th/early 20th century, The Yukon River became the essential mode of transportation gold seekers.
With a population a population smaller than 1/20th the size of the nation capital, The Yukon is larger than the State of California, Belgium, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands combined.
With a population a population smaller than 1/20th the size of the nation capital, The Yukon is larger than the State of California, Belgium, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands combined.
The Blue Fish caves in the Yukon are home to some of the earliest evidence suggesting human habitation in North America. Supporting the theory that humans crossed the Bering Strait from Asia through modern day Russia. Evidence in the blue caves suggest that humans inhabited this area for several thousands of years.
The Yukon is home to the only highway that leads to the Arctic. The Dempster Highway is the only public highway that leads to the Arctic Circle.
At 5,959 m, The Yukon is home to Canada’s largest mountain, Mt. Logan. In contrast, and seemingly a thematic narrative for many things in the Yukon, this territory is also home to the smallest dessert in the world, The Carcross Desert.
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