Top Things to do in Whitehorse
10 Things to do in Whitehorse That You Shouldn't Miss
Most residents of the far-north territory of Yukon live here in Whitehorse, its capital city. And they'll seize any opportunity to get outside and take in the region's breathtaking wilderness beauty, whether they prefer hunting, angling or cheering on (or participating in) the annual Yukon Quest sled-dog race.
Restaurants in Whitehorse
1. Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre
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4.5 based on 346 reviews
Reviewed By JenniferandAlan - Easton, United States
The wooly mammoth family beckons you from the highway and you can see the yellow rib like structure of the center from the road. Don't pass it by. Loaded with displays and exhibits and a film for you to educate yourself on the land bridge. You'll learn how it formed, the climate conditions, how the animals migrated (both ways) and which survived and which didn't. And fossils! Even the walk to the center is interesting with sculptures of ice age animals. Enjoy! We're return visitors. Always something new to learn from the well informed staff. Thanks.
2. MacBride Museum
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4.5 based on 521 reviews
Your Yukon adventure starts here! From Gold Rush fever to the birth of Whitehorse, the MacBride Museum gives the best and most entertaining overview of the colorful characters and groundbreaking events that built Canada's Yukon. Fun for the whole family, gold panning and historical skits daily during the summer months. Open all year.
Reviewed By Patches07
Spent a couple of hours here. Lots of interesting artifacts and stories about Whitehorse and the Yukon
3. Whitehorse Fishway
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4.5 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By annhappy2016 - Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Saw this briefly as oart of a city tour ru by Northern Tales. Not much to see but fascination that it is so long, but at least Whitehorse has made the effort to help salmon migrate. Sad to hear that there are so fewer salmon around these days.
4. Yukon Wildlife Preserve
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4.5 based on 833 reviews
The Yukon Wildlife Preserve is a unique wildlife viewing property featuring 12+ species of northern Canadian mammals in their natural environment. Encompassing over 700 acres with various natural habitats, the Yukon Wildlife Preserve offers unparalleled wildlife viewing and photo opportunities. Wildlife species are spread out around a 5km loop suitable for walking, biking and skiing (in winter). During the summer months, daily 1 1/2 hour bus tours leave at 10am, 12noon, 2pm and 4pm. In the winter months bus tours leave at 12noon and 2pm, Friday - Sunday.
Reviewed By maryy920
Great opportunity to see a wide variety of wildlife in a short period of time. Very nice enclosures as well, the animals seem to have a lot of space. Nice 5km loop walk or you can take a shuttle.
5. S.S. Klondike
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4.5 based on 623 reviews
Reviewed By jima800
This historic old Sternwheeler shows you what it must have been like to travel in the days of the Klondike and Alaska Gold Rush. They have guided and self guided ours and both are great. The days of the gold rush must have been amazing and our ancestors that led the way must have been amazing and courageous individuals.. Be sure to watch the video for a good overview of what it was like.
6. Miles Canyon
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4.5 based on 621 reviews
Reviewed By MichaelF5889 - Ronan, United States
Nice stroll along the Yukon River, I'd rate as an easy hike with good variety of trails. Looking for more challenging try Grey Mountain.
7. Yukon Visitor Information Centre
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4.5 based on 416 reviews
Bed and Breakfast
Reviewed By CangLong17
Very helpful and knowledgeable staff ready to answer any and all questions. Get your YUKON passport from them and collect your stamps.
8. Emerald Lake
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4.5 based on 405 reviews
Reviewed By 120mariej - Rock Creek, Canada
The lake reflects many rings of emrald colors while the sun shines only . It is so beautiful . The silt is what causes this and also how the mountains glaciers etc hd prt in this . A must see
9. Yukon Brewing Company
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4.5 based on 70 reviews
With over a decade of experience, Yukon Brewing has been crafting internationally renowned beer in the only brewery found north of 60
Reviewed By 2travelonward - Victoria Capital Regional District, Canada
Two Brewers approach to beer, whisky, gin, liqueur started and remains simple - make the very best possible. The two founders and still owners started when Canadian micro brewing was an infant, and it is now in its army of early adulthood. I believe their commitment to high quality stems from loving a beautiful tasty brew or a fine spirit themselves. It’s passion. Their core beers taste great; I still love Gold - a great lager; and they keep new brewing flavours coming - love birch. I love whisky. Their 24 batch releases so far earned lots of acclaim - multiple gold awards, including best single malt in Canada. Two days ago I bought the second last bottle available of their first single cask, cask strength classic whisky release. Only 300 or so made, so I was super lucky! to buy it. If you enjoy beer, whisky, etc., GO if you are in Whitehorse. Some of their products are also available in BC (in 2019 and 2020 their whisky was included in the much sought after, annual B C liquor stores premium spirits release, along with the highest quality spirits IN THE WORLD - e.g., Macallan, Laphraoig, the best bourbons...) and Alberta and Quebec.
10. Yukon Suspension Bridge
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4.5 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By 770alw - Palm Springs, United States
the bridge is located only a few kilometres from downtown Whitehorse. It is easily accessible. There are good views up and down the Yukon River. Once across the bridge there are a number of easy to moderate hiking trails.
