Whitehorse

You cruise down a narrow canyon on a green liquid highway. The river widens and the cliffs give way to bright hills of purple fireweed. Industrious beavers renovate their lodges with loud smacks of the tail. Bald eagles circle effortlessly high above. The current slows and quiets to a gentle gurgling, but carries you steadily along. There is so much more it wants to show you.

After a long day of paddling, you drift ashore on a small, grassy island. You make camp and throw out a line. A sharp tug responds almost immediately. You lean back forcefully, straining to reel in the feisty grayling thrashing about on your hook. How about that – the river serves up dinner as well as spectacular views.

Known by some as the Wilderness City, this Northern capital is surrounded by nature's bounty on all sides. There's simply no other place like it.

Top things to do in Whitehorse

S.S. Klondike (English and French only)
Log Skyscraper Trading Post
Gold Rush Float Tours
Whitehorse Fishway
Yukon Wildlife Preserve
MacBride Museum
Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre (English, French and German only)
Yukon Arts Centre
Takhini Hot Springs
Frantic Follies
Guided Historical Walking Tours
Yukon Quest Sled Dog Race

For more information visit

www.visitwhitehorse.com
www.touryukon.com

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