{"id":4373,"date":"2016-03-27T17:59:42","date_gmt":"2016-03-27T15:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=4373"},"modified":"2025-02-09T15:27:34","modified_gmt":"2025-02-09T13:27:34","slug":"yukon-transportation-museum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/yukon-transportation-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Yukon Transportation Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Yukon Transportation Museum<\/strong>, located in <strong>Whitehorse, Yukon<\/strong>, celebrates the region&#8217;s unique history of transportation and its critical role in shaping the Yukon\u2019s development. It offers a fascinating glimpse into how people and goods moved through the challenging and often rugged terrain of the <strong>North<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yukon Transportation Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">30 Electra Crescent<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">Whitehorse<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">Yukon Y1A 6E4<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/2015\/05\/04\/canada\/\">Canada<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.goytm.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.goytm.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a title=\"info@goytm.ca\" href=\"mailto:info@goytm.ca\">info@goytm.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+1 867-668-4792<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mid-May through end of August<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wednesday &#8211; Sunday 10:00 &#8211; 18:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September to Mid-May<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturday, Sunday and Monday 12:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gift shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/goYTMgo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-922\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/facebook.jpg\" alt=\"facebook\" class=\"wp-image-922\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d999330.1949778986!2d-136.19802969369266!3d60.71202499999998!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0xd9fd4c1161a1cea!2sYukon+Transportation+Museum!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1459094358812\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/yukon-transportation-museum\/ryan-b-1-brougham-replica-g-cahr-queen-of-yukon\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4374\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"127\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Ryan-B-1-Brougham-replica-G-CAHR-Queen-of-Yukon.jpg\" alt=\"Ryan B-1 Brougham (replica) G-CAHR Queen of Yukon\" class=\"wp-image-4374\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>CF-CPY<p><\/p>\n<p>CF-BXF<\/p>\n<p>G-CAHR<\/p>\n<p>CF-RKN<\/p><\/td><td>Douglas C-47 Dakota<p><\/p>\n<p>Fairchild F.71C<\/p>\n<p>Ryan B-1 Brougham (replica)<\/p>\n<p>Smith DSA-1<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Yukon Transportation Museum brings to life over 100 years of transportation history in the Yukon. Follow the stories of the early bush pilots as they struggled to make community access easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Attractions and Features Yukon Transportation Museum:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Transportation Collection<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Historical Vehicles<\/strong>: A diverse collection of vehicles, including dog sleds, wagons, early automobiles, and airplanes, highlighting the variety of transportation methods used in the Yukon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The White Pass &amp; Yukon Route Railway<\/strong>: Exhibits about the iconic railway, which was vital during the Klondike Gold Rush.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bush Planes<\/strong>: Showcasing the role of aviation in connecting remote communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>&#8220;Queen of the Yukon&#8221; Airplane<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A replica of the <strong>Fairchild FC-2W2<\/strong> monoplane, significant as the first <strong>aircraft<\/strong> to fly into the Yukon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Indigenous Transportation<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Displays honoring the transportation knowledge of the Yukon\u2019s First Nations, including traditional canoes, snowshoes, and other ingenious adaptations to the northern environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Klondike Gold Rush<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Artifacts and exhibits related to the transportation challenges during the Gold Rush era, such as the treacherous Chilkoot Trail and steamboats navigating the Yukon River.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>Interactive Exhibits<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Opportunities to climb aboard some of the vehicles or try out hands-on displays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engaging activities for children, such as model-building and storytelling sessions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. <strong>The &#8220;World&#8217;s Largest Weathervane&#8221;<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A historic <strong>Douglas DC-3<\/strong> airplane mounted as a weathervane near the museum\u2019s entrance, an iconic landmark that rotates with the wind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Educational and Cultural Importance:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The museum not only tells the story of transportation but also highlights the resilience and ingenuity of Yukoners in adapting to their environment. It emphasizes how transportation shaped the Yukon\u2019s history, from the days of the Klondike Gold Rush to the modern era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Yukon Transportation Museum<\/strong> is a must-visit for anyone exploring Whitehorse, offering an engaging and educational experience that brings the region\u2019s history to life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Yukon Transportation Museum, located in Whitehorse, Yukon, celebrates the region&#8217;s unique history of transportation and its critical role in shaping the Yukon\u2019s development. 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