Big Salmon Yukon Map

About Big Salmon, Yukon

Big Salmon is a settlement in Yukon, Canada. It is classified as a town. Big Salmon is located at 61.8817°N, 134.9242°W.

Big Salmon lies nestled in a vast, untamed landscape where the Yukon's rugged embrace is softened by the slow, deliberate flow of water. It lies 75.4 km east-south-east of Carmacks, YT (from Carmacks, YT: bearing 107°T), and is situated 32.5 km north of Hootalinqua. Here, the sky feels impossibly large, a canvas for the subtle shifts of northern light that paint the surrounding mountains in hues of bruised purple and soft ochre as evening descends. The air itself carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of pine needles and damp earth, and the dominant sound is the murmur of the river, a constant, ancient whisper against the silence. The terrain is a study in contrasts: steep, forested slopes plunge towards the water's edge, while the riverbanks themselves offer a more yielding, moss-covered terrain, worn smooth by countless seasons and the passage of creatures great and small. Historically, Big Salmon was a vital artery, a place of confluence and transit for those navigating the immense waterways of the Yukon. Its roots run deep, intertwined with the dreams and hardships of prospectors and traders who sought fortune in the Klondike gold rushes, a restless energy that once pulsed through this quiet locale. Though the feverish rush has long subsided, a quiet resilience remains, a testament to the enduring spirit of the North. The local economy, while modest, still echoes its past, with a focus on resourcefulness and a deep connection to the land, whether through guiding, trapping, or the quiet pride of maintaining a heritage built on self-sufficiency. The river, always present, remains the lifeblood, a reminder of the journeys taken and the enduring allure of this remote corner of the world.

About This Big Salmon Map Page

Explore Big Salmon, Yukon, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 61.881667, -134.924167. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Big Salmon includes the postal code (Y1A), telephone area code (867). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Big Salmon is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.