1. Dawson City, Yukon

The Tofino and Nelson of the north. Fully of hippy French Canadians.

2. Haines, Alaska

Rated by Outside Magazine in 2004 as one of 20 best "adventure towns" in the United States. Rated in the 2008 book 101 Best Outdoor Towns; Unspoiled Places to Visit, Live, and Play as one of "America's 10 Best Outdoor Towns"

3. Quesnel, British Columbia

Just ignore the two major pulp mills, five large sawmills, and the plywood plant

4. Juneau, Alaska

There is a reason the cruise ships stop here

5. Hyder, Alaska

Within 30 minutes of two glaciers and home to Fish Creek, one of the best places to view wild grizzly bears in the Pacific Northwest/Alaska