The Pelly River is a river in Canada, and is a headstream of the Yukon River. The river originates west of the Mackenzie Mountains and flows 530 km through south-central Yukon. The Pelly has two main tributaries, the Ross and Macmillan rivers.
Etymology: Named by Robert Campbell in honour of Sir John Henry Pelly, governor of the Hudson's Bay Company.
Country: Canada
Territory: Yukon
Cities: Ross River · Faro · Pelly Crossing
Source: Mackenzie Mountains
Mouth: Yukon River
Length: 530 km (330 mi), East-southeast to west-northwest
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