Yukon, Yukon Territory, Y.T., YT

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• Current official name: Yukon
• Former official name: Yukon Territory
• Use of the definite article with “Yukon” in general texts
• The definite article and "Yukon" in Yukon government texts
  • Use of the definite article with “Yukon”
  • Omission of the definite article with “Yukon”
• Standard abbreviation for “Yukon”
• Canada Post symbol for “Yukon”

Current official name: Yukon

Yukon became the official proper name for Canada’s westernmost territory under the Yukon Act of 2002.

Former official name: Yukon Territory

Before 2002, the territory was known as Yukon Territory.

Use of the definite article with “Yukon” in general texts

In general texts, use the definite article (the) before Yukon when writing about this territory.

• There are many employment opportunities in the Yukon.
• Immigrate to the Yukon.
• The Yukon is home to many national historic sites.

The definite article and "Yukon" in Yukon government texts

Use of the definite article with “Yukon”

The Yukon government uses the definite article in government publications, such as tourism guides, news releases, letters and policy documents.

• A guide to camping in the Yukon.

Omission of the definite article with “Yukon”

Until 2021, the territorial government omitted the definite article before Yukon in all documents. Today, the Yukon government omits the definite article before Yukon only in formal documents, such as agreements and legislative texts. In these documents, Yukon is used to ensure consistency with the Yukon Act of 2002.

• The Order of Yukon Act created the Order of Yukon, an award that recognizes individuals who make an outstanding contribution to the Yukon.

Standard abbreviation for “Yukon”

Y.T., the abbreviation for Yukon Territory, is still used.

• He was born and raised in Beaver Creek, Y.T.

Canada Post symbol for “Yukon”

The Canada Post symbol for Yukon is YT.

• My cousin’s address is 123 First Avenue, Small Town, YT Y0B 1A0.