MacRae Yukon Map

About MacRae, Yukon

MacRae is a community in Yukon, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. MacRae is located at 60.6375°N, 134.9972°W.

MacRae rests in a vast expanse where the Yukon's ancient spirit is palpable, a place where the sky seems to press down with an immense, quiet weight. It lies 10.2 km south-south-east of Whitehorse, YT (from Whitehorse, YT: bearing 162°T), and is situated 7.8 km west-north-west of Carcross Cutoff. The land here is a study in subdued grandeur, a rolling tapestry of spruce and pine that stretches towards horizons softened by distance, broken only by the occasional glint of a hidden lake or the sinuous silver of a meandering creek. The air carries the clean, sharp scent of evergreen and damp earth, a fragrance that deepens with the twilight, when the low-slung sun paints the western sky in hues of bruised plum and faded rose, a spectacle that stills the heart with its raw, untamed beauty. Even the wind, when it whispers through the trees, seems to carry a story of ages, a murmur of the wilderness that has shaped this corner of the North. The history of MacRae is deeply entwined with the land's bounty and the resilience of those who have sought to carve a life from its challenging embrace. For generations, Indigenous peoples have known these territories, their deep connection evident in the very contours of the landscape. Later, the promise of mineral wealth, a whisper carried on the winds from distant mountains, drew prospectors and miners, their efforts leaving faint scars on the earth but forging a spirit of tenacious enterprise that still resonates. Today, the local economy, while diversified, still carries the echoes of this pioneering past, with a blend of resource-based industries and the burgeoning opportunities that come from its unique northern setting. The rhythm of life in MacRae is one of considered action, a steady pace dictated by the seasons and the enduring strength of its people, who understand the profound quietude and the profound power of this northern land.

About This MacRae Map Page

Explore MacRae, 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: 60.6375, -134.99722. 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 MacRae 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 MacRae 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.