Top Things to do in Whitehorse
What to do and see in Whitehorse, Canada: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
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. Terre Boreale
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 65 reviews
Based out of Whitehorse and run by two french people whom graduated with a conservation biology degree, Terre Boreale offers canoe trips, hiking trips and discovery tours in Yukon and Alaska in both French and English. Besides discovering the breath taking landscapes and colours of the North, our background allows us to provide an experience as close to the wilderness as possible through its observation, understanding and preservation. Because we want all our customers to have a unique experience we limit our group size to 6 customers per trip. This group size also allows us to travel the wilderness with high chances of viewing wildlife without disturbing it. Every one has different travel expectations, therefore Terre Boreale offers customized trips in Yukon and Alaska in all seasons.
2. The Rock Shop
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Off-and-Away-I-go - Montreal, Canada
While en-route to Carcross, I stopped in at the shop after seeing the signs for it, and wow was I glad I did. Not only is it stocked full of Yukon specimens, many from the old mines around Whitehorse, but also has superb specimens from the Northwest Territories and around the world. The owner is extremely helpful and patient, and shared lots of interesting information about the history of the mines in the area, and helped me locate some specimens I really wanted for my collection. Prices are extremely affordable, and there's a wide range of rocks, minerals and souvenirs so you can get gifts for everyone you know, even those in your family with no interest in crystals/rocks (heresy, I know!).
3. Yukon Artists @ Work
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By _snprdts139 - Canada, null
This is a great place to visit when you landed in the Yukon territory, come for a visit and pack lots of beautiful gift to take home to your friends and family. Don’t look any further, this place got them for ya, happy visiting ????????????
4. Lumel Glass Blowing Studio
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5.0 based on 101 reviews
Lumel Studios is a community Glass Blowing studio located in Whitehorse, Yukon that revolves around a positive and creative space. We offer free demos, a gallery space, as well as several exuberant workshops in structural glassworking, blowing, and sand casting.
Reviewed By icsmithyvr - North Vancouver, Canada
It's minus 30C outside, but it is nice and warm in the Lumel Studio! My wife and I booked their "Hot Date" and had a fun time with glass-blower Mark making two stemless wine glasses. Everyone that works in the studio, especially Luanne the founder, as hugely enthusiastic about sharing their artistic skills with newby glass-blowers. What a fun hour or so with two handmade souvenirs to take home (once they cool down!)
5. Bushcraft Yukon
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Bushcraft Yukon offers Survival & Wilderness Living Skills courses and workshops in our beautiful wilderness setting near Fox Lake, YT. Or join us for a guided canoe or hiking trip! Do feel confident to explore the Yukon's wilderness on your own? Check our website for canoe and equipment rentals. Our experienced wilderness guides and instructors will help you find the right outdoor adventure!
Reviewed By FEKRA - Frankfurt, Germany
I came to Whitehorse in Winter and booked the 3-Day-Dogsled-Tour and a 2-Day-Survival-Class with Fabian. What can I say? Fabian is a very friendly, communicative, funny, helpful and commited guy - and he is skilled and full of knowledge. There were times I wondered if there is anything he does not know about Bushcraft and living outdoors....Yet he is very humble and a no-ego guy - professional and experienced, taking no risks in terms of safety for his clients. I started with the survival class - and it was the best I have ever taken (and I have taken a few). Well-structured, solidly based on the essentials of survival, no BS skills and tricks - easy to follow, very interesting and a real eye-opener in many ways. The dogsled-tour was three days through the Fish Lake area -an unbelievably beautiful area and breathtaking scenery. You get your own team of beautiful, charming and very loveable huskies that are so full of energy - which is per se an experience you do not want to miss. This tour was sometimes a little more challenging in terms of physical fitness (steep hills up and down - you have to help the dogs pushing your sled from time to time, or lifting the sled out of deep snow when it's stuck), but also required a certain amount of courage (going down a steep hill with a curve to follow meant also some adrenaline and a need for steady nerves....not for the weary :-) But Fabian will -as he always did- be able to adjust his tours and classes to his customer's needs and abilites.... And no matter how exhausting the day was, Fabian always makes sure that you have a very tasty meal at the end of the day sitting at the camp fire. What you should know is that this is no tour for passive or lazy people - you are required to do your part in caring for the dogs, setting up a camp, getting firewood. And this makes the whole experience just more interesting and real! You are part of it! In a nutshell: one of the best things I have ever done - and I will come back for more. Give Bushcraft Yukon a try - you will not regret it!
6. Yukon Arts Centre
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
The Yukon Arts Centre (YAC) is a not for profit charitable organization dedicated to the development of the arts as an important cultural, social and economic force in the Yukon. We intend to be model for the development of the arts in the North and a stimulus for a vibrant and creative territory. YAC is the territory's premier venue for performing and visual arts.
7. Yukon Transportation Museum
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4.5 based on 193 reviews
A Moving Experience. True Yukon stories live here. Come & experience big, impressive modes of transportation – dramatic, authentic, and personal stories of Yukon ingenuity & self-sufficiency. Group tours welcome.
Reviewed By Yukonmomster - Whitehorse, Canada
I went with my husband and two kids under two years old and it was amazing. First of all, we live in whitehorse and never had never been before because I always thought it would be drab, but I was SO wrong. It actually feels very lively and the history of the Yukon really seems to come alive in front of you. There are some great exhibits, an awesome train that kids will love, a hanger complete with a kid friendly control panel, a play room, projector, letters from the gold rush, and an outdoor area as well (and much more!) We played outside in the big sandbox, which has tons of trucks and toys. We rode a funny bike-rickshaw around, and just admired all the old equipment. It really is an amazing place! You can rent bikes here as well. They even have old Yukon license plates for sale - if you can find one with letters/numbers of any significance it would make a very cool souvenir. Memberships are a very reasonable price. The Transportation Museum is gem, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting whitehorse as well as any locals looking for a fun and interesting way to spend a morning or afternoon.
8. 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.
9. 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
10. 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.
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