Whitehorse Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital city of the territory of Yukon, Canada
About Whitehorse
Whitehorse has been the capital of the Yukon since 1953, and has a population of around 30,000 (2019), which is about 75 percent of the population of Yukon Territory. The city is along the banks of the Yukon River. It is in a rain shadow area, so Whitehorse is Canada's driest city. Whitehorse's downtown and Riverdale areas occupy both shores of the Yukon River, which originates in British Columbia and meets the Bering Sea in Alaska. The city was named after the White Horse Rapids for their resemblance to the mane of a white horse, near Miles Canyon, before the river was dammed. Archeological research south of the downtown area at Canyon City, has revealed evidence of use by First Nations (Indigenous people) for several thousand years. The surrounding area had seasonal fish camps, and, in 1
Top Attractions in Whitehorse
Explore the best things to see and do in Whitehorse:
- ★Beringia Interpretive Centre
- ★Canada Games Centre
- ★Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs
- ★Frostbite Arts and Music Festival
- ★Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre
- ★MacBride Museum
- ★Miles Canyon
- ★Old Log Church
Where to Eat in Whitehorse
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Alpine Bakery
- 🍴Big Bear Donair
- 🍴Burnt Toast Cafe
- 🍴Giorgio's Cuccina
- 🍴Tokyo Sushi
Where to Stay in Whitehorse
- 🏨Best Western Gold Rush Inn
- 🏨Inn On The Lake
- 🏨Midnight Sun Inn Bed and Breakfast
- 🏨The Beez Kneez Bakpakers Hostel
- 🏨Yukon Inn
Whitehorse Travel Guide Sections
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