Carcross

Carcross is best known within Yukon for the Carcross Desert, an expanse of windblown dunes often described as the world’s smallest desert. The settlement occupies the narrow passage between Bennett and Nares lakes, amid the broad glacial terrain of southern Yukon. It is home to the Carcross/Tagish First Nation, whose cultural presence is expressed through local art and community life. The historic White Pass & Yukon Route railway runs through Carcross, recalling the transport corridor developed during the Klondike Gold Rush. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Carcross and southern Yukon.

Built around Indigenous travel routes along the Yukon River and later reshaped by the Klondike gold rush, Yukon grew into Canada’s northwestern territory. Its vast interior extends from boreal forest and broad river valleys to Arctic tundra and the high ranges of Kluane National Park and Reserve. The Yukon River remains a defining route through the territory, while Dawson City recalls the 1898 rush that brought international attention to the Klondike. Yukon is home to 14 First Nations, whose communities, languages and traditions are central to its identity. Find related webcams across Yukon and the surrounding north to build a fuller picture of this Canadian territory.

Canada has served as a frontier between French and British colonial powers since the 17th century. The world’s second-largest country extends from Atlantic shores to the Pacific and Arctic coasts, with the Canadian Shield, the Rocky Mountains, the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River shaping its vast geography. First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples are central to Canada’s identity, while Ottawa’s Parliament Hill represents its federal political life. French remains the official language of Quebec, adding a distinct dimension to the country’s public culture. See how Canada connects across North America by browsing webcams in neighbouring regions.