Yukon is a territory of Canada located in the northwestern part of the country. It serves as Canada's westernmost and smallest territory by land area. The region shares borders with British Columbia to the south, the Northwest Territories to the east, the U.S. state of Alaska to the west, and the Beaufort Sea to the north.
The territory is characterized by its northern geography and population dynamics. As of the 2026 second quarter estimates, Yukon had a population of 48,493, which represents the highest population among Canada's territories. Whitehorse serves as the territorial capital and is recognized as the largest city in northern Canada.