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If you’re looking for an adventure, look no further than Canada’s Yukon territory. Learn more in our two travel guides below.

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It’s been 7 years since we last explored the Yukon, but what an adventure it was. We drove up through British Columbia and spent a few days in Whitehorse before travelling up to Dawson City and up the Dempster Highway to the Northwest Territories. Get a taste of it all in our video below!

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• There’s much discussion of the booing of national anthems and hockey games, but have you ever wondered why national anthems are played at sports games? National anthems only began in the 19th century to inspire more independence. Then, in the 1920s, the Olympics started playing them during the medal ceremonies, which encouraged more countries to join. For the NHL and other national sports leagues in North America, it all began during the World War as a symbol of wartime support and patriotism. 
  
  

• Speaking of national anthems in hockey, did you know that the Buffalo Sabres always play both the Canadian and the American anthem before each game, regardless of who they’re playing? This is because Buffalo is located on the Canadian border and many fans cross the border to watch the games.
  
  

• Back to travel, have you ever travelled in business class before? Thanks to frequent flyer miles, we’ve experienced several different business-class flights and can tell you that they are not created equal. If flying overseas while sipping champagne and lying down in your private suite is on the bucket list, check out this article about the most luxurious options.
  
  

• Saunas and bathhouses are all the rage these days, adding lots of $$$ to tourism. But can they also cure loneliness?
  
  

• Wildfires are expensive. Take the 2024 Jasper Wildfire, for example, as the cost of the damage increased by $250 million to a whopping $.123 Billion, making it the second-costliest wildfire in Canadian history. If you have plans to visit this beautiful mountain city, now is the time. Check out our guide before you go or watch one of our Jasper videos.
  
  

• The USA may have the Superbowl, but Northern Canada has the Yukon Quest dog sled race. The race covers 680 kilometres of subarctic terrain and is one of the largest sporting events in the territory. The grand prize is just $12,000.
  
  

• Who doesn’t love an amazing photograph? Check out Canadian Geographic’s Canadian Photos of the Year.

Just for Fun

• Today’s a big day for all you Blue Rodeo fans. Their new documentary, which reflects on their 40-year journey, is out today on CBC Gem and YouTube.
  
  

• After living underwater for 120 days, this record-breaking German gives a whole new meaning to the song “Under the Sea”. It sounds kinda nice.
  
  

• If there’s one con to living in Vancouver, aside from the cost of living, it’s the potential for big earthquakes. Here is how earthquakes travel through Canada’s west coast.
  
  

• We’ve all heard the term “brain rot” and the fear of screen time and technology making us dumb. But surprise, surprise, what you’ve heard is likely not true.

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