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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: CAD
- Languages: English, French
- Climate: Subarctic
- Timezone: America/Whitehorse
- Population: Approximately 25,000
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is summer for mild weather and winter for Northern Lights.
- Visa Requirements Visitors to Whitehorse generally follow Canadian visa policies. Citizens from visa-exempt countries such as the United States, European Union member states, and the United Kingdom do not require a visa for short tourist stays. Others may need to apply for a visa in advance or obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) if arriving by air. Visa on arrival is not typically available. Travelers should have a valid passport and may need to show proof of onward travel and sufficient funds.
About Whitehorse
Whitehorse, the capital of Yukon, Canada, is a unique destination that blends rugged wilderness with vibrant cultural experiences. Nestled along the Yukon River, it serves as a gateway to the vast northern wilderness and offers visitors a chance to explore pristine landscapes, rich indigenous heritage, and a lively community atmosphere. The city is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, including opportunities to witness the Northern Lights and enjoy long summer days under the midnight sun. Whitehorse’s history as a gold rush town adds to its charm, with museums and historic sites that tell the story of the region’s past. Outdoor enthusiasts can indulge in hiking, fishing, canoeing, and wildlife viewing, while cultural travelers can experience First Nations art, music, and festivals. The combination of accessible wilderness, cultural richness, and friendly small-city vibe makes Whitehorse a compelling destination for adventurous travelers and those seeking an authentic northern experience.
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Top Attractions
1. Miles Canyon – A dramatic river canyon with turquoise waters and scenic hiking trails. 2. MacBride Museum – Showcases Yukon’s history, culture, and natural environment. 3. Yukon Wildlife Preserve – A sanctuary where visitors can see native northern animals in natural habitats. 4. S.S. Klondike National Historic Site – A preserved sternwheeler that tells the story of river transportation during the gold rush. 5. Takhini Hot Springs – Natural hot springs offering relaxation in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Popular Activities
Visitors to Whitehorse can enjoy hiking and mountain biking on extensive trails, canoeing or kayaking on the Yukon River, and fishing for salmon and trout. Winter offers dog sledding, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. Cultural experiences include visiting First Nations galleries, attending local festivals such as the Yukon Quest sled dog race, and exploring historic sites. Northern Lights viewing tours are popular in the darker months.
Whitehorse Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Yukon
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Visitors to Whitehorse can enjoy hiking and mountain biking on extensive trails, canoeing or kayaking on the Yukon River, and fishing for salmon and trout. Winter offers dog sledding, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. Cultural experiences include visiting First Nations galleries, attending local festivals such as the Yukon Quest sled dog race, and exploring historic sites. Northern Lights viewing tours are popular in the darker months.
- Group Size: Small groups (up to 15 people)
- Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced
- Recommended For:
The best time to visit is summer for mild weather and winter for Northern Lights. Pack layered clothing suitable for variable weather, including warm gear for colder months. Respect local indigenous cultures and customs. Safety is generally good, but be prepared for wildlife encounters in natural areas. Credit cards are widely accepted, but carrying some Canadian cash is advisable for remote areas.
Average Tour Price: $95
Lowest Price Tour: $45
Highest Price Tour: $180
31 Available Tour Excursions in Whitehorse
Our location is very unique and our family are our dogs. We do have over 100 friendly and lovable dogs on site. "We are a place for people who love dogs" We are located outside the city light pollution so northern lights are visible directly overhead of our lodge. No need to drive anywhere. In addition to that we are located at the shores of the Takhini River and for as long as the river is not frozen (until late October) there is a chance to get mirror pictures of the Northern Lights.
Price: $702.98
Duration: 72 hours
Experience the real Yukon and lifestyle with the dogs during one of the most spectacular times of the year, on this 3-day guided tour. Fall is the time when the days are still warm and long to enjoy lots of outdoor time and the nights are dark to have a chance to see the Northern Lights dancing in the sky. Learn about our life with over hundred Huskies and be part of the fall training with the dogs. Take in all the amazing fall colors while canoeing on the Takhini River and enjoy some wildlife at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve. Meals are all home cooked in the lodge and you will feel like family. Maximum group size is 8.
Price: $814.09
Duration: 96 hours
Caribou Crossing Tour Vibrant community with ancestral traditions Unique scenery of mountains and lakes “ A Place where Spiritual Journey Begins “ Home to the Carcross/Tagish First Nation. It is 74 km (46 mi) south-southeast by the Alaska Highway and the Klondike Highway from Whitehorse. Bridge to the first people migrating across the Bering Strait land bridge at least 10,000 years ago!
Price: $148.15
Duration: 5 hours
This half day excursion is packed with some of the best sights in the Yukon! We start by making a stop at a viewpoint over Miles Canyon, a crux of the stampeders journey from Alaska to the Klondike. From there we head down the South Klondike Highway to Emerald Lake, then onto the Carcross Desert, the smallest desert in the world. After a quick orientation around Carcross you will have some free time to explore the artisan stores, or walk the beach on Bennett Lake. On the way back to Whitehorse we make a stop and Caribou Crossing for you to try your hand at gold panning, and you can keep anything you find! Oh, and they also have puppies. Little fluffy husky puppies that love to be petted! This day trip really packs in the best of the Yukon, you won't be disappointed!
Price: $209.23
Duration: 5-6 hours
14 years of experience in the Territory Local guide. To hunt Auroras! September - April Night scenic driving up to 250 km per night. Temperatures from 0 (°C) to -45 (°C) Nights full of stars and out of light pollution. Unique experience of silence in winter and presence of nightlife that most of our lives we ignore exists. Life does not stop and continues its process with a spectacular show, witnessing the magnetism of the earth transformed into an explosion of colors when colliding with the solar winds and the atmosphere. For the indigenous peoples of northern Canada and around the Arctic Circle, it is a time of reunion with their ancestors.
Price: $148.15
Duration: 4-5 hours
On this tour, you’ll see some of the most breathtaking views of the Yukon’s landscape and scenery including Miles Canyon. You will have the opportunity to learn about and be on the once thriving Canyon City.
Price: $115.89
Duration: 3 hours
Skip the crowds this is a private tour for your group only! Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of The Yukon. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!
Price: $263.76
Duration: 1 hours
Whitehorse's only hop-on hop-off city tour is by far the cheapest way to explore all Whitehorse has to offer! Join our professional guide as the give you a tour around the city, pointing out all the local favourites, and giving you the inside scoop on life in Canada's True North. With stops at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, Eclipse Hot Springs, Miles Canyon and the SS Klondike, and many more, your bus ticket will get you where you need to go!
Price: $66.67
Duration: 2 hours
On this half-day snowshoeing tour, strap on a pair of lightweight modern snowshoes and experience the rugged backcountry just like the gold miners, trappers and fur traders of days gone by. Drinks and snacks, are included with this experience along with pick-up and drop off to and from your hotel.
Price: $123.67
Duration: 3 hours
On this 4-day (three nights) Best Value Aurora Viewing tour inclusive City Tour, you’ll discover scenic Whitehorse, the Yukon’s capital, surrounded by endless mountains. On three successive evenings, you’ll travel just outside the city centre, but far enough from the city lights to an idyllic Northern Lights viewing location, the AuroraCentre. The evenings will feature relaxing Northern Lights viewing beside a roaring campfire - the perfect way to enjoy a relaxing vacation. Day times are free for optional sightseeing, shopping and touring in and around the capital.
Price: $683.68
Duration: 96 hours
Follow the footsteps of the early prospectors of Klondike Goldrush. Experience a scenic drive from Whitehorse to Skagway, passing Emerald Lake, Carcross Desert, the Village of Carcross and White Pass. Enjoy the spectacular scenery on the way to the Pacific Ocean and listen to the stories from the experienced local tour guide. Please note: Some attractions are only available seasonally and might not be entirely accessible within specified times.
Price: $279.23
Duration: 9-10 hours
The drive from Whitehorse to Haines Junction and Kluane National Park takes you through the heart of the Yukon wilderness. This incredible drive is full of breathtaking landscapes and scenery, and hopefully lots of wildlife! We spend the afternoon exploring this area along the famous Alaska Highway known for its impressive views. When we arrive in Haines Junction, our first stop is the Parks Canada interpretive centre where we can learn a little bit more about Kluane National Park, and the worlds largest non polar ice field within it. After a quick stop at the bakery, we will continue driving along the edge of Kluane, soaking in the mountain views, to Sheep Mountain and Soldier's Summit. Here we will have a short, easy walk to an incredible viewpoint. This spectacular drive will have you in awe as we explore the Kluane region
Price: $287.01
Duration: 9-10 hours
On this half-day tour from Whitehorse, visit the Yukon Wildlife Preserve where you’ll have the opportunity to view and photograph wildlife in their natural habitat. To cap off a great day, relax at the nearby Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs.
Price: $170.34
Duration: 5 hours
Small aurora Tours! Escape the crowds, leave the buses behind, and take in the lights with a small number of travellers! With space for up to 10 people, we will travel by pickup truck or van out to a clear spot to hopefully catch sight of the elusive Aurora Borealis.
Price: $132.60
Duration: 4 hours
We will visit the Yukon Wildlife Preserve where you’ll have the opportunity to view and photograph wildlife in its natural habitat. Dalls sheep, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, mule deer, wapiti (elk), woodland caribou, wood bison, musk-ox, moose, arctic fox and even lynx can all be seen on this tour. It's a photographer's and naturalist's dream to see Yukon's wildlife up close and you will be in the front-row to learn about wildlife living year-round in the True North.
Price: $115.89
Duration: 3 hours
Enjoy snowmobiling, dog sledding, and the breathtaking winter scenery from above with a sightseeing flight. See wildlife up-close at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve and pamper yourself with a dive into the soothing hot water of the Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs. On two evenings of your choice, you’ll travel just outside the city centre, but far enough from the city lights to an idyllic Northern Lights viewing location, the AuroraCentre. This is an eventful winter tour in the Yukon for young and young-at-heart travelers.
Price: $1,865.93
Duration: 120 hours
As one of the most sought-after Northern experiences, a Yukon vacation is only complete with a viewing of the aurora borealis cascading across the Yukon night sky. We invite you to join us at our custom built Aurora viewing location, far from the lights of the city, so you can experience the Northern Lights for yourself – and create your own legends.
Price: $123.67
Duration: 4 hours
Listen to a nature guide through your smartphone as you hike the incredible Miles Canyon! The tour will take you on the Lower Canyon City Trail to a historic settlement called Canyon City. On this 4 km tour, you'll hear about the Yukon River, the formation of Miles Canyon, local plants & wildlife & some Gold Rush history. Highlights include the views of Grey Mountain, tales of Canyon City, stories of famous Yukoners & more! The tour also comes with a fun location-based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and guess the answer. GPS map shows where you are & where to go next. As you get close, guide commentary will automatically play! Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers. *Not accessible for everyone due to moderately steep sections, roots, etc. Check trail conditions first. Closed October to May.
Price: $6.66
Duration: 2 hours
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Local Food & Cuisine
Whitehorse’s food scene features hearty northern fare with a focus on local game, fish, and wild berries. Signature dishes include Arctic char, moose, and bannock bread. The city has a growing number of restaurants offering fresh, locally sourced ingredients with a mix of indigenous and international flavors. Noteworthy dining spots include the Wheelhouse Restaurant for local cuisine and Antoinette’s for a cozy, eclectic menu.
Getting Around
Whitehorse is served by the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport with regular flights from major Canadian cities. The Alaska Highway connects Whitehorse by road to Alaska and southern Canada. Local transportation includes taxis, shuttle services, and limited public transit. Renting a car is common for exploring surrounding wilderness. Walking and biking are popular within the city due to its compact size.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is summer for mild weather and winter for Northern Lights. Pack layered clothing suitable for variable weather, including warm gear for colder months. Respect local indigenous cultures and customs. Safety is generally good, but be prepared for wildlife encounters in natural areas. Credit cards are widely accepted, but carrying some Canadian cash is advisable for remote areas.
Culture & Customs
Whitehorse has a rich indigenous heritage, primarily from the Tlingit and other First Nations peoples, reflected in art, festivals, and community events. Social customs emphasize friendliness and respect for nature. Important events include the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous and the Adäka Cultural Festival. Visitors should be mindful of local etiquette such as asking permission before photographing people or cultural sites.
