VISITORS

Whitehorse is a vibrant city at the heart of the Yukon, offering visitors a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, and warm hospitality. On this page, you'll find everything you need to know about getting here, local attractions, and accommodation options to help you plan your visit.

CITY OF WHITEHORSE

Whitehorse is a city that blends First Nations culture, gold rush history and an energetic, creative vibe with a stunning wilderness backdrop.

Known as the Wilderness City, Whitehorse has the great outdoors at its doorstep. Part of the fun of visiting in winter is experiencing some distinctly northern activities. The spectacle of the northern lights is something that still maintains a sense of magic and wonder.

Travel through a frosty winter landscape in the back of a dogsled, or for more speed, try a snowmobile. Make the catch of the day on an ice fishing trip or strap on some snowshoes and wander through the boreal forest. Or stay in downtown Whitehorse with easy access to restaurants and entertainment.

Whitehorse is a captivating mix of coffee shops, museums and quirky heritage buildings, blended with a capital city going about its business. Creativity runs deep here—enjoy public art, inspired cuisine, live performances and inviting cultural explorations. Small shops offer everything from fine local artwork to fireweed jelly.

You’ll find all the amenities of a big city and fall in love with Whitehorse’s small-town personality, offering even the most discerning traveler an experience unlike any other and making for truly memorable sporting events.

ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS

Whitehorse offers a wide range of options for indoor and outdoor activities.

Less than an hour—in various directions—are the refreshing hot springs, the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, and numerous wilderness tour operators eager to share their Yukon with you.

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Dig deeper into the Yukon’s extraordinary activities here:

Takhini Hot Springs

Soak, swim and relax in the natural mineral waters of two connected hot pools.

Yukon Wildlife Preserve

A unique wildlife viewing property featuring 10 species of northern Canadian mammals in their natural environment; encompassing over 700 acres with various natural habitats.

MacBride Museum

Enjoy guided tours with knowledgeable interpreters, and a chance to try your hand at one of the territory’s oldest professions – gold panning.

Yukon Transportation Museum

Learn about the ancient land of Beringia, home to giants like the woolly mammoth, giant short-faced bear, and the ferocious scimitar cat.

Yukon Beringia Interpretive Center

Learn about the ancient land of Beringia, home to giants like the woolly mammoth, giant short-faced bear, and the ferocious scimitar cat.

SS Klondike National Historic Site

Restored to her original 1937-40 appearance, the S.S. Klondike pays tribute to an era of riverboat transportation that linked the Yukon to the outside world before the advent of roads.

GETTING HERE

Whitehorse is home to an international airport with service from several major airlines including regular year-round service from Air North, Yukon’s Airline, and Air Canada.

Air North – Yukon’s Airline

  • Daily direct flights from Vancouver
  • Flights from Calgary and Edmonton 4 days/week
  • Flights from Kelowna & Victoria 2 days/week
  • Charter Service available (120 seats)
  • Special event rates for participants as well as visitors
  • No extra charge for baggage

Air Canada

  • Daily direct flights to Whitehorse from Vancouver
  • Access to convention rates

Travel Times to Whitehorse

  • Vancouver (YVR) 2 hours 26 minutes
  • Calgary (YYC) 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Edmonton (YEG) 2 hours and 14 minutes
  • Kelowna (YLW) 3 hours 55 minutes with a stop in Vancouver
  • Ottawa (YOW) 7 hours 20 minutes with a stop in Yellowknife

GROUND TRANSPORT

Whitehorse is a small city and all hotels are within walking distance of restaurants, stores and activities. The competition sites and training facilities are less than 10 minutes away.

For those looking to rent vehicles, Driving Force has a large rental fleet, offering over 400 vehicles including 4x4s, supercabs, and passenger vans. Budget Car Rental is another option in Whitehorse, offering competitive prices on more than 80 vehicles including 4x4s, supercabs, and SUVs.

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ACCOMMODATION

Whitehorse and its surrounding regions have over 1,000 hotel rooms.

The hotels options listed below are all located downtown, within 5-10 minutes of the airport, Canada Games Centre, and other competition venues. They are also within walking distance of shopping and services.

For a full list of accommodation options in Whitehorse, click here.

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