Scenic Drive

Top of the world highway

Dawson City, Yukon

Stunning above-treeline ridge-top drivingPanoramic views in all directionsConnects Canada to Alaska via ChickenYukon River ferry crossingUnforgettable frontier adventure experience

About Top of the world highway

The Top of the World Highway offers one of the most awe-inspiring scenic drives in North America, running along mountain ridges with sweeping views in every direction. The route connects Dawson City to Chicken, Alaska via the Yukon River ferry crossing and is open seasonally. The gravel road requires a slower pace but rewards drivers with unforgettable vistas and a true sense of frontier adventure.

Things to Do

Scenic road trip driving

Scenic road trip driving

Panoramic ridge photography

Panoramic ridge photography

Border crossing into Alaska

Border crossing into Alaska

Yukon River ferry crossing

Yukon River ferry crossing

Wildlife spotting

Wildlife spotting

Midnight sun driving experience

Midnight sun driving experience