Explore Herschel, Yukon, Canada, with this interactive street and satellite map. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above the map to switch views. You can “grab” the map and drag it to re-centre it, or use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
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| Place | Herschel |
| Type | Settlement |
| Province / Territory | Yukon (YT) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 69.568611 |
| Longitude | -138.915278 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | Y0B |
| Area Code | 867 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | KACVG |
Herschel is a settlement in Yukon, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Herschel is located at 69.5686°N, 138.9153°W.
Herschel rests upon the low, wind-scoured reaches of the Beaufort Sea coast, where the horizon dissolves into a seamless meeting of grey water and permafrost. It lies 216.7 km north-west of Aklavik, YT (from Aklavik, YT: bearing 316°T), and is situated 159.4 km west-north-west of Camp Farewell. The land here holds a stillness that seems to press against the ears, broken only by the sharp, rhythmic snap of shifting ice or the sudden cry of a seabird circling the shoreline. When the light of the low sun stretches across the tundra, the ground takes on a bruised, violet hue, revealing the ancient, stubborn textures of a landscape that does not yield easily to the seasons. The Firth River flows through the distance, a cold pulse moving toward the sea some 19 km away, carving a path through terrain that has known the slow, grinding persistence of frost for generations. The history of Herschel is anchored in the endurance of those who navigated these northern waters, leaving behind remnants of whaling stations and the quiet echoes of seasonal encampments. For the Inuvialuit, this coast remains a site of profound connection, where the knowledge of the sea and the migration of animals continues to inform the way life unfolds. Herschel serves as a landmark of survival, its character defined by the stark clarity of the air and the absence of any shelter from the elements. To exist in Herschel is to live in constant dialogue with the horizon, watching the weather gather over the water with a patience that acknowledges the sheer magnitude of the north.
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Explore Herschel, 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: 69.568611, -138.915278. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Herschel includes the postal code (Y0B), telephone area code (867). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Herschel 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.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |