Whitehorse
CanadaCA
Capital and largest city of Yukon, Canada
Whitehorse is the capital of Yukon, and the largest city in Northern Canada. It was incorporated in 1950 and is located at kilometre 1426 on the Alaska Highway in southern Yukon. Whitehorse's downtown and Riverdale areas occupy both shores of the Yukon River, which rises in British Columbia and meets the Bering Sea in Alaska. The city was named after the White Horse Rapids for their resemblance to the mane of a white horse.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 28,201
- Coordinates
- 60.716, -135.054
- Timezone
- America/Whitehorse
- Elevation
- 1700 m
Overview of Whitehorse
Whitehorse sits in Canada and reads as a small town. Some 28,201 inhabitants call it home. It sits at about 1,700 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for nature, sports and culture. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Whitehorse
Nature in Whitehorse
(13)Looking for nature? Whitehorse has Beaches, Desert, Forest, National Parks and Natural Places. In all, 13 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Whitehorse's own activity tags.
Sports in Whitehorse
(9)Under sports, Whitehorse is tagged with Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Hunting and Running. In all, 9 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Whitehorse's own activity tags.
Culture in Whitehorse
(7)Whitehorse's culture entries include Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Cathedrals and Historical Sites. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Whitehorse. Altogether 7 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Whitehorse
(5)Water Sports lovers get Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle, Rafting and Water Skiing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Whitehorse. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Whitehorse
(3)Under wellness, Whitehorse is tagged with Farms, Spa and Therms. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Whitehorse's own activity tags.
Adventure in Whitehorse
(2)The adventure shortlist for Whitehorse: Adventure and Adventure Parks. All of it is drawn from Whitehorse's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Whitehorse
(2)On the nightlife side, Whitehorse offers Bars and Pubs. All of it is drawn from Whitehorse's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Whitehorse
(1)On the family side, Whitehorse offers Playgrounds. Everything listed here comes from what Whitehorse is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Whitehorse
(1)Whitehorse records Food under shopping. All of it is drawn from Whitehorse's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Whitehorse
(2)Other activities in Whitehorse covers Fishing and Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Whitehorse's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Whitehorse
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Canada first, then drive or cycle into Whitehorse. The local time zone is America/Whitehorse.
Similar destinations
Places near Whitehorse that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Whitehorse known for?
- Whitehorse is mainly a destination for nature, sports and culture, set in Canada with around 28,201 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Whitehorse?
- You can plan around Beaches, Desert, Forest, National Parks and Natural Places in Whitehorse. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Whitehorse?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Whitehorse located?
- Administratively, Whitehorse sits in Canada — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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