Selwyn Yukon Map

About Selwyn, Yukon

Selwyn is a settlement in Yukon, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Selwyn is located at 62.8000°N, 138.2883°W.

Selwyn rests where the land begins to heave and fold, a scattering of homes nestled against the immense, indifferent shoulder of the Yukon. It lies 87.2 km west of Pelly Crossing, YT (from Pelly Crossing, YT: bearing 269°T), and is situated 11.5 km east-south-east of Isaac Creek. Jagged peaks, often softened by a shroud of mist or dusted with the first tentative snows, stand sentinel, their granite faces bearing the patient etchings of millennia. Below, the terrain slopes towards the shimmering expanse of vast, ancient lakes, their waters the colour of deep jade, reflecting the endless sky. The air here carries a crisp, invigorating bite, even in the height of summer, a constant reminder of the wilderness that presses in from all sides, its silence a palpable presence that hums beneath the ordinary sounds of life. The very shape of the land, carved by glaciers and wind, dictates a certain stoic beauty, a raw, untamed spirit that infuses the very atmosphere of Selwyn. This is a place whose story is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of those who have carved a life from its challenging embrace. For generations, the rhythm of Selwyn has been dictated by the seasons and the bounty of the surrounding wilderness, a tradition deeply rooted in the Indigenous heritage of this land. While the echoes of prospectors and the dream of gold may have faded, the spirit of resourcefulness endures. Today, the economy of Selwyn finds its pulse in the careful stewardship of the land, in the quiet hum of small businesses catering to the needs of its residents and the occasional traveler drawn by the promise of unparalleled natural beauty. The evenings here are often painted with a breathtaking light, the sun lingering on the horizon, bleeding hues of orange and purple across the sky, a daily spectacle that offers a profound sense of peace and belonging to those who call Selwyn home.

About This Selwyn Map Page

Explore Selwyn, 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: 62.8, -138.288333. 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 Selwyn 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 Selwyn 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.