The summer here is usually pleasantly warm. Although the season is short, the days are long, and perfect to enjoy the Yukon's many attractions, activities and adventures. Winter offers a myriad of opportunities for winter sports lovers, including the Yukon Quest dogsled race. As a cure for cabin fever the annual Sourdough Rendezvous Festival is held in Whitehorse during February. All this activity is highlighted by the spectacular Northern Lights which fill the night skies with their splendid colours.
Early spring is also a good time to enjoy the snow, but with warmer temperatures and longer days.
The Yukon has a fairly extensive system of highways linking the territory from British Columbia , Alaska and the Northwest Territories . Greyhound Canada also links the Yukon from the rest of North America. Where there are no highways, the only means of access is by air. Whitehorse and Dawson City are connected by scheduled airline service from British Columbia and Alaska. There are several airlines providing service within the Yukon.