1898 - The Yukon Is Created - Sir Samuel B. Steele

On June 13, 1898, the Yukon becomes a separate territory. Previously, it was part of the Northwest Territories. 

Source of image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a2/Canada_provinces_1898-1901.png

1898 Alaska Klondike Gold Rush Story, Dawson City, Yukon River YouTube (link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlS15bW2tpc))

Canada's 1898 Christmas stamp.
Source of image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/05/Timbre_penny_post_Canada_1898.jpg