Whitehorse & the Klondike (Yukon)
The Wilderness City
Gold-rush heritage, the Yukon River, and aurora on the city's edge.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why Whitehorse & the Klondike (Yukon).
Walk the historic Yukon River waterfront.
Gold-rush and First Nations heritage.
Aurora viewing and hot springs nearby.
Canoeing, hiking, and dog-sledding.
The lively gateway to the Yukon.
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Whitehorse is the Yukon's surprisingly lively capital — a wilderness city on the storied Yukon River, with gold-rush history, hot springs, and aurora on clear nights. The natural launchpad for canoeing, hiking, and the Klondike beyond.
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Whitehorse & the Klondike (Yukon)
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
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