Whitehorse Holidays
CanadaOne of Canada's colder capitals, Whitehorse is the capital of Yukon with the population of 23,000 Canadians. Predominately a summer tourist spot, Whitehorse is also the capital city for many of Yukon's mining and forestry industries.
How to get to Whitehorse
Here's what you need to know about getting to Whitehorse. You can see the cheapest month to fly and a snapshot of flight prices for the following month. Also, don't forget to factor in your travelling time - the typical flight from London Heathrow to Whitehorse takes 12 hours, 40 minutes.
When to go to Whitehorse
Typical Holiday Price
£1133 per person
The average price of hotels and apartments in Whitehorse varies according to the time of year. To help you plan when to go, we've looked at the hotels available on our site, then worked out the average price per night for the quietest and the busiest months.
Cheapest Month to Visit
November
Based on a typical 1 week holiday - adding together the cost of flights and accommodation - November is the cheapest month to go to Whitehorse.
Things to see and do in Whitehorse
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Old Log Church Museum
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S.S. Klondike National Historic Site of Canada
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Government of Yukon
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MacBride Museum Of Yukon History
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Miles Canyon
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Yukon Transportation Museum
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Yukon Wildlife Preserve
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Lake Laberge
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North End Gallery
Whitehorse is Yukon's capital and largest city at around 21,000. It was incorporated in 1950 and is located at kilometre 1476 on the Alaska Highway. Whitehorse's downtown and Riverdale areas occupy both shores of the Yukon River, which originates 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, near Miles Canyon, before the river was dammed. Because of the city's location in the Whitehorse valley, the climate is milder than other comparable northern communities. I enjoyed my brief stay here on both ends of an Earthwatch trip to the Northwest Territories of Canada. Whitehorse has all the amenities that you need, including comfortable hotels, decent restaurants, and almost any chain store that you need. It's also compact with the City Center, fun to walk around, and with lots of friendly folks.
A magical town in Canada's true North. There are 2 real cool backpackers, excellent hiking gear stores, a wonderful coffee shop and amazing views. The first stop on your Yukon trip.
Beautiful!