The Yukon is fairly remote from markets and sources of supply and economically dependent on its mineral resources. In 1942, the Alaska highway was completed. The only way to the Yukon by land was the White Pass and Yukin Railway, a 110 mile railroad wich was made during the goldrush.
In the winter, transportation within the Yukon was traditionaly by means of dogsled, and by riverboat in the summer. Navigation along rivers was only posible if they were not frozen. Interaction between Yukon communities was irregular after rivers became frozen.
Bush piolets played a vital role in opening up the yukon. The first aircraft flew into Whitehorse in 1920. Today scheduled jet service connects WhiteHorse with Dawson, Mayo in Old Crow, and many other cities. About thirty airstrips are scattered throughout the territory.
