Yukon, Raven and Fireweed Print, Lino Block Print Maps of Canadian Provinces, Territories & Symbols

The raven is the largest member of the crow family and has a body length of up to 70 centimetres. It is a very intelligent and an opportunistic feeder. It is quite common in the Yukon. The raven is called "Crow" by Yukon First Nations people and is the subject of many stories passed from generation to generation. Fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) was chosen as Yukon's floral emblem in 1957. It is a hardy plant and grows along Yukon roadsides, river bars and clearings from mid-July to September. We know it as one of the first plants to reappear after a forest fire.

I've had the great priviledge of having seen much of this country and having travelled from coast to coast. (I am still hoping to visit the third coast). I have yet to visit Canada's three territories. It's something I would love to do.