Whitehorse

About Whitehorse

Adventurers' Paradise

Whitehorse is an important base for those who come to explore the city and the surrounding Canadian Wilderness. Recently rated #1 for the cleanest air quality in the world by the World Health Organization, Whitehorse is truly a breath of fresh air for visitors that come to enjoy this uniquely positioned city and its outdoor adventure offerings in the Yukon Territory.

Trekkers won’t be disappointed by the 700 kilometers of marked trails surrounding Whitehorse for hikers, mountain bikers, and cross-country skiers. For a one-of-a-kind experience, visitors can book dogsledding adventures through a local operator. The Yukon Wilderness Preserve and Emerald Lake are less than an hour away. Rent a jeep with camping gear and a rooftop tent at Overland Yukon and explore these gorgeous stops more closely.

Paddling enthusiasts will find the Yukon River flowing directly through Whitehorse as well as the several breathtaking lakes that characterize the surrounding landscape. Nearby Miles Canyon Basalts are a beautiful representation of basaltic lava flows and cones that formed over 8.5 million years ago, and the canyon later attracted miners during the Gold Rush.

For a more laid-back adventure, the Yukon Bringia Interpretive Centre provides historical information about the region and the first people to migrate to North America during the Ice Age. The McBride Museum of Yukon History covers the territory's history from the early days of the First Nations people to the Gold Rush. An old sternwheeler ship from that era, the S.S. Klondike, can be viewed on the Yukon River.

Takhini Hot Springs houses geothermal mineral pools and a French cafe for travelers to rest and relax in after a busy day of exploring Whitehorse and the vast Yukon Territory.