Get Canada Yukon YG(6031EQ)F3 2020-2024

Booming economy, natural beauty attracting people Recent migrants, municipal and territorial government officials and local real estate agents all agree: abundant job opportunities, natural beauty and a great sense of community are bringing people to the Yukon.

The Yukon Territory (Yukon) is in the northwest corner of Canada. It borders on British Columbia, the Northwest Territories and Alaska. Yukon has a total population of 34,157 people with most living in the capital city of Whitehorse.

The Yukon has a diverse population with 25 percent being of First Nations (Indigenous) descent, home to an active Francophone community as well as many ethnic and cultural groups. The Yukon is well known for being a warm, inclusive community, with a host of volunteers who are eager to assist newcomers.

The Yukon is home to Canada's highest peak, largest ice fields, the smallest desert and the western-most point in Canada. It has an incredible array of wildlife and grizzly bears, caribou, moose and other animals roam the land.

Apply to immigrate to the Yukon Eligible foreign workers with a full-time year-round job offer from an eligible Yukon employer can apply to the Yukon Nominee Program. Eligible foreign workers with 2 to 3 part-time job offers from 1 to 3 eligible Yukon employers can apply to the Yukon Community Program.

The average cost of living in Whitehorse is $3,209/month for a single person who rents. This average is based on many factors including the cost of housing, transportation, groceries, and entertainment.

This means that during the June solstice, the sun is in the sky for a full 24 hours in the Yukon. Conversely, during the winter solstice, Yukoners spend 24 hours in complete darkness, with the sun staying below the horizon for a full day.

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