Canada's three territories occupy the northern third of the country — a vast, sparsely populated expanse of tundra, boreal forest, mountain ranges, and Arctic archipelago that stretches from the Yukon's Pacific-influenced peaks to the ice-bound islands of Nunavut. These are among the most remote communities in the world, places where the aurora borealis lights the winter sky, where the sun doesn't set in summer, and where Indigenous cultures have thrived for thousands of years. At YHM Designs, we celebrate that remarkable northern world through a collection of city-inspired gifts and airport code merchandise — including throw pillows, coffee mugs, poster prints, throw blankets, and more — each one a tribute to the places that define Canada's territories. This page is your guide to our territorial city gift ideas — explore the communities below, discover what makes each one distinct, and find the perfect present for someone who calls the Canadian North home.
Yukon
The Yukon is Canada's westernmost territory — a land of dramatic mountain ranges, wild rivers, and gold rush history, where the wilderness is vast and the communities are few but fiercely proud.
Whitehorse, Yukon — YXY
Whitehorse is the capital and largest city of the Yukon, sitting in a broad valley on the banks of the Yukon River beneath the peaks of the Coast Mountains. A city shaped by the Klondike Gold Rush, the Alaska Highway, and a thriving outdoor recreation culture, it is the undisputed hub of Canada's northwest — a small city with an outsized sense of adventure and community.
Northwest Territories
The Northwest Territories span an enormous swath of subarctic and arctic Canada, from the boreal forests of the south to the tundra and Arctic Ocean coastline of the north — a territory of extraordinary wilderness and deep Indigenous heritage.
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories — YZF
Perched on the northern shore of Great Slave Lake — one of the deepest lakes in the world — Yellowknife is the capital of the Northwest Territories and one of the best places on earth to witness the northern lights. A city built on gold mining and diamond extraction, it has evolved into a vibrant northern capital with a strong arts scene, a diverse population, and a frontier spirit that runs through everything it does.
Nunavut
Nunavut is Canada's newest and largest territory, carved out in 1999 as a homeland for the Inuit people. Covering nearly two million square kilometres of Arctic tundra and islands, it is one of the most remote inhabited regions on the planet — a place of profound natural beauty and enduring cultural strength.
Iqaluit, Nunavut — YFB
Iqaluit is the capital of Nunavut and its largest community, situated on Frobisher Bay on the southern tip of Baffin Island. Accessible only by air or sea, it is a city where Inuit culture and modern governance meet — a place of dog teams and government offices, of throat singing and satellite internet, navigating the extraordinary challenge of building a capital city at the top of the world.
Rankin Inlet, Nunavut — YRT
Rankin Inlet sits on the western shore of Hudson Bay in the Kivalliq region of Nunavut, serving as the regional hub for a cluster of communities spread across the central Arctic. Known for its Inuit art tradition — particularly its celebrated soapstone carving and printmaking — it is a community with deep cultural roots and a central role in the life of the Kivalliq.
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