Festival offers a glimpse into Canada's indigenous culture

The remote Yukon Territory offers a unique slice of Canadian life to tourists, far removed the urban experiences of Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. 

The Klondike gold fields, Dawson City and Whitehorse are home to a fascinating combo of wilderness, history and indigenous culture and are a highly recommended destination. 

Lover of cultural ceremonies are alerted to the Moosehide Gathering, described as one of Canada's most moving cultural celebrations, as the spirit, stories and songs of the Hän people come alive. 

To be held from July 30 to August 3, the celebration of Indigenous culture is hosted by the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in at historic Moosehide Village, on the banks of the Yukon River near Dawson City.

This cultural event is an expression of resilience, renewal and cultural pride, at the heart of which resides an extraordinary story of survival. 

During the upheaval of the Klondike Gold Rush, Chief Isaac foresaw the threat that rapid change posed to the traditions of his people. 

To ensure the songs and dances of the Hän people would endure, he entrusted them to relatives in Alaska for safekeeping. Decades later, those treasured traditions were returned to the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in and revitalised, paving the way for the first official Moosehide Gathering in 1993.

Open to all, Moosehide Gathering invites travellers to move beyond sightseeing. 

Air Canada offers daily direct flights to Vancouver from Sydney and Brisbane. Direct flights from Sydney to Vancouver are also available on Qantas. 

Internal flights to Whitehorse and Dawson City are available on Air North and Air Canada. Additionally, travellers now have the ability to combine WestJet and Air North on a single ticket or itinerary. 

For more info see travelyukon.com