Sparsely populated Canada is a paradise for people who like breathtaking landscapes and exploring quirky small towns.
One of the most interesting places to explore is Yukon, a northwestern province that is one of the world's largest unspoiled territories.
The rivers flow in summer and freeze in winter, and the snowcapped mountains provide magnificent backdrops.
An epicentre of the gold rush a century ago, this part of Canada is where visitors can recapture that dramatic part of the country's history by hand-panning for gold in the Klondike.
Yukon is home to one of the largest Native American populations. Many First Nations, organisations that represent indigenous people, are established in towns and villages.
If time is limited, the most convenient way to appreciate Native American and Inuit art is by taking a domestic flight from Whitehorse, Yukon's capital, or Edmonton to the town of Inuvik, where the Great North Arts Festival is held in July.