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| Place | Swift River |
| Type | Settlement |
| Province / Territory | Yukon (YT) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 60.001944 |
| Longitude | -131.189167 |
| Population | 5 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | Y0A |
| Area Code | 867 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | KAGLF |
Swift River is a settlement in Yukon, Canada. It is classified as a town. Swift River is located at 60.0019°N, 131.1892°W.
Swift River rests within a quiet fold of the Yukon, defined by the persistent, cold pulse of the Swift River as it winds near the rugged slopes of the Dorsey Range. It lies 86.9 km east-south-east of Teslin, YT (from Teslin, YT: bearing 102°T), and is situated 33.9 km west-south-west of Rancheria. The air here holds a distinct sharpness, carrying the scent of damp earth and slow-moving water, while the light at dusk settles against the mountains with a weight that pulls the horizon closer. Deep greens of spruce needles contrast against the pale, stoney banks, creating a landscape that feels both vast and intimate. This northern terrain demands a certain attentiveness, where the stillness of the valley is broken only by the low murmur of the current moving over polished river rock. History at Swift River belongs to those who have navigated the passage of the landscape, marking a point of arrival for travelers moving through the interior. Modern life here acknowledges the demands of the road, maintaining a presence that persists through the long winters and the short, intense bursts of summer growth. The economy remains modest, grounded in the practical necessities of supporting passage through such remote country. People living near the Swift River find their days dictated by the changing seasons and the shifting weather, an existence that favors resilience and a steady, observant patience.
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Explore Swift River, 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: 60.001944, -131.189167. 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 Swift River includes the postal code (Y0A), telephone area code (867). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Swift River 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 |