Guidebook for Whitehorse
Arts & Culture
You get to learn about the transportation challenges of the North, from dog sledding, river boats, construction of the Alaska Highway and Canol Road, aviation, to railway history.
17 locals recommend
Yukon Transportation Museum
30 Electra CrescentYou get to learn about the transportation challenges of the North, from dog sledding, river boats, construction of the Alaska Highway and Canol Road, aviation, to railway history.
Museum housed in the historic old log church: high quality, professional exhibits take you through the history of the Anglican Church in the Yukon.
7 locals recommend
Old Log Church Museum
303 Elliott StMuseum housed in the historic old log church: high quality, professional exhibits take you through the history of the Anglican Church in the Yukon.
Great place for art exhibitions and music and theatre performances.
22 locals recommend
Yukon Arts Centre
300 University DriveGreat place for art exhibitions and music and theatre performances.
Stunning First Nation Cultural Centre and Whitehorse Public Library next door.
17 locals recommend
Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre
1171 1st AveStunning First Nation Cultural Centre and Whitehorse Public Library next door.
Arts Underground
305 Main St Downstairs in the Hougen Centre on Main St.
The famous SS Klondike sternwheeler used to ply the Yukon River to Dawson City.
36 locals recommend
S.S. Klondike National Historic Site
10 Robert Service WayThe famous SS Klondike sternwheeler used to ply the Yukon River to Dawson City.
Whitehorse Public Library
1171 Front StNext to the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre.
Shopping
Hougen Centre The
305 Main StreetCanadian Tire
18 Chilkoot WayFor your household and automotive needs.
Has a wide selection of foods, household items, clothing, cosmetics and pharmacy.
17 locals recommend
Real Canadian Superstore
2270 2nd Ave Has a wide selection of foods, household items, clothing, cosmetics and pharmacy.
Wykes' Your Independent Grocer
303 Ogilvie StParks & Nature
Breathtaking mountain and wildlife views, glacier flights and spectacular hiking in the national park. Check out the Visitor Centre in Haines Junction for info and maps.
7 locals recommend
Kluane National Park and Reserve
Breathtaking mountain and wildlife views, glacier flights and spectacular hiking in the national park. Check out the Visitor Centre in Haines Junction for info and maps.
About a half hour's walk away.... You will see northern Canadian mammals in their natural habitat: muskoxen, woodland caribou, lynx, elk, mountain goats, moose, mule deer, bison, thinhorn sheep, and arctic foxes in habitats suited to each species. There are guided tours available.
34 locals recommend
Yukon Wildlife Preserve
Takhini Hot Springs RoadAbout a half hour's walk away.... You will see northern Canadian mammals in their natural habitat: muskoxen, woodland caribou, lynx, elk, mountain goats, moose, mule deer, bison, thinhorn sheep, and arctic foxes in habitats suited to each species. There are guided tours available.
Here you rent canoes or kayaks, or go on a guided river adventure.
8 locals recommend
Up North Adventures
103 Strickland StHere you rent canoes or kayaks, or go on a guided river adventure.
Kanoe People
1st Ave & Strickland StRent a canoe or kayak, drop offs and pickups available.
Sightseeing
About 100km from here, a quaint and charming village well worth a visit. Next to world-class mountain biking trails on Montana Mountain, shops, visitor centre, and great little cafe.
17 locals recommend
Carcross
About 100km from here, a quaint and charming village well worth a visit. Next to world-class mountain biking trails on Montana Mountain, shops, visitor centre, and great little cafe.
Entertainment & Activities
Fitness classes, gym, competition-size pool with hot tub and steam room.
14 locals recommend
Canada Games Centre station
Fitness classes, gym, competition-size pool with hot tub and steam room.
Muktuk Adventures
Your go-to address for dog sledding tours.
Sky High Wilderness Ranch
2061 Fish Lake RoadWinter fun and dog sled rides.
Mount Sima
770 Mount Sima RoadDownhill skiing
Food Scene
Great wholesome bakery, provides lunch and famous organic breads and pastries. Small but good lunch menu.
13 locals recommend
Alpine Bakery
411 Alexander StGreat wholesome bakery, provides lunch and famous organic breads and pastries. Small but good lunch menu.
Great prices for appies at happy hour, good for breakfast and lunch, too.
20 locals recommend
Burnt Toast Cafe
2112 2nd AveGreat prices for appies at happy hour, good for breakfast and lunch, too.
Sanchez Cantina
211 Hanson StTrue Mexican menu.
Dirty Northern
103 Main StNice ambience, good food and drink.
Charming little 'Cafe in the Woods', organic, free-trade coffee roaster to have great coffee, sweet treats and some lunch items. Open Wed-Sun. 10 -15 min walk from your house.
18 locals recommend
Bean North Coffee Roasting Co Ltd
Takhini Hot Springs RoadCharming little 'Cafe in the Woods', organic, free-trade coffee roaster to have great coffee, sweet treats and some lunch items. Open Wed-Sun. 10 -15 min walk from your house.
Antoinette's Restaurant
4121 4 AveGetting Around
Budget Car & Truck Rental
75 Barkley Grow CrescentDRIVING FORCE Vehicle Rentals, Sales & Leasing
213 Range RdWhitehorse Subaru
17 Chilkoot WayRent-A-Wreck