yukon -- larger than-life
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a visit to one of Canada's territoriesTRANSCRIPT
A VISIT TO CANADA [YUKON]
CAPITAL CITY : WHITEHORSE
THE CAPITAL CITY OF YUKÓN IS CALLED WHITEHORSE AND IS THE BIGGEST PROVINCE OF
YUKÓN.
LOCATION OF YUKON
TRAVEL TO YUKON To go from Seville to Yukon first we
have to do the following stops: 1º: We take AVE Seville to Madrid. 2º: Madrid to New York. 3º:New York to Whitehorse. TOTAL PRICE--> 998'89 €
YUKON TERRITORY MAIN ATRACTIONS
KLUANE NATIONAL PARK City/Region: Whitehorse This vast park is dominated by mountains and ice in
Canada's extreme alpine zone, and is a magnet to mountaineers and rugged adventure-seekers. Air flips over the area are also a very popular way to sightsee.
YUKON TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM Whitehorse The Yukon Transportation Museum interprets
the history and evolution of travel in the Yukon. You can learn about the Alaska Highway and Canol Road history while sitting in an authentic military tent, and you can visit the Bush Pilot Room, a photo exhibit of Yukon’s aviation history, and see a replica of Queen of The Yukon.
WHEATER AND CLIMATE About the climate:
Summers are fairly warm with 24-hour daylight in June and July.
Winters are bitterly cold with short days and little sun.
LANGUAGE SPOKEN
The most spoken official languages in Yukon are :
-English --> 85% of the population-French--> 3% of the population
MUSIC FESTIVALS
With the Klondike Gold Rush, a number of folk songs from the Yukon became
popular.The major festivals include the Dawson
City Music Festival, Frostbite Music Festival in Whitehorse, and the Alsek
Music Festival in Haines Junction.
Keish (Skookum Jim Mason)(A important musician of Yukon)
CURRENCY OF YUKON
The currency used in Yukon is the Canadian Dollar (CAD), which is divided into 100 cents.
C$ 1.00 = 0.66€
END OF THE PRESENTATION
By:Alejandro Martín FríasCristina Ruíz Aranda