Herschel Yukon Map

About Herschel, Yukon

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 nestles where the vast, undulating tundra meets the frigid embrace of the Arctic Ocean, a place where the sky seems to stretch infinitely, a pale canvas brushed with the soft hues of dawn and the deep indigo of twilight. 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. Low-lying hills, sculpted by ancient glaciers, roll towards the coast, their slopes carpeted in a resilient tapestry of mosses, lichens, and hardy Arctic shrubs, punctuated by the occasional stunted spruce that clings tenaciously to existence. The air here carries a crisp, clean bite, a constant reminder of the immense, wild spaces that surround this remote settlement. In the long summer days, the sun casts an ethereal glow, bathing the landscape in a light that feels both ancient and fleeting, while winter’s embrace brings a profound silence, broken only by the whisper of wind across the frozen expanse. This is a place shaped by the relentless pursuit of resources and the enduring spirit of those who call it home. Historically, Herschel’s existence is tied to the bounty of the sea and the earth, a legacy of whaling and later, the promise of mineral wealth that drew prospectors and workers to its shores. Today, while the echoes of those boom times linger, the local economy finds its footing in a more sustainable rhythm, with a focus on traditional Indigenous practices, guiding, and the careful stewardship of the land. The community, small and tightly knit, moves with a deliberate grace, a quiet acknowledgment of the powerful natural forces that dictate life here. There are no grand monuments or bustling avenues in Herschel, but rather a profound sense of belonging, a shared understanding of what it means to exist on the edge of the world.

About This Herschel Map Page

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. Wikipedia and 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.