Takhini Yukon Map

About Takhini, Yukon

Takhini is a community in Yukon, Canada. It is classified as a town. Takhini is located at 60.7375°N, 135.0944°W.

Takhini rests in a broad, glacial valley, cradled by the Yukon's rugged embrace. It lies 2.6 km north-west of Whitehorse, YT (from Whitehorse, YT: bearing 305°T), and is situated 6.8 km south-east of Crestview. The land here unfolds in a subtle geometry of rolling hills, carpeted in a dense tapestry of boreal forest, where spruce and pine stand sentinel, their dark green needles catching the diffused light of the subarctic sky. During the long summers, the air hums with the quiet industry of unseen insects and carries the clean scent of damp earth and resin, a fragrance that clings to the skin long after one has left the immediate vicinity of the trees. A distinctive feature of Takhini's landscape is the presence of the Takhini River, its waters a milky jade, carving a deliberate path through the valley floor, reflecting the vast, ever-changing canvas of the heavens above. The story of Takhini is inextricably linked to the enduring legacy of the land and the resourcefulness of its people. For millennia, Indigenous communities have navigated these valleys, their presence a quiet echo in the wind-swept grasses and along the riverbanks, their knowledge of the land deeply embedded in its very being. Later, the allure of gold and the strategic importance of transportation routes shaped the development of the region, leaving behind a subtle imprint of hardy pioneers and ambitious ventures. Today, Takhini’s economy draws sustenance from the surrounding wilderness – a blend of agriculture, particularly in the more sheltered pockets of the valley, and the quiet hum of those who find their living in the vastness, whether through guiding, forestry, or the burgeoning tourism that seeks the raw, untamed beauty of the Yukon. The pace of life in Takhini is dictated by the seasons, a gentle ebb and flow that encourages reflection and a deep connection to the enduring rhythms of the natural world.

About This Takhini Map Page

Explore Takhini, 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: 60.7375, -135.09444. 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 Takhini 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 Takhini 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.