Whitehorse Attractions

The main appeal of the Yukon is its unspoiled wilderness, with Whitehorse being a great base from which to take excursions into the great outdoors. The Yukon Wildlife Preserve is the ideal spot to meet the local wildlife as it is home to the region's 10 major animal species: lynx, woodland caribou, elk, moose, wood bison, mountain goats, muskoxen, mule deer, and two species of Dall's sheep.

Because Yukon is a place where dogs are so integral to local culture, a visit to Muktuk Adventures is a must. Another option for those interested in dog-sledding and other outdoor ranching activities are the tours offered by Sky High Wilderness Ranch. Plenty of scenic hiking is possible in and around Whitehorse, with the Miles Canyon a particular favourite, and the stretching expanses of Kluane National Park beckoning nature lovers.

Cultural and historical sightseeing attractions in Whitehorse include the MacBride Museum of Yukon History, the S.S. Klondike sternwheeler ship, the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre, the log skyscrapers, and a number of fun gold rush sites.

Klondike

The area around Dawson City lured thousands brave young men and women to join the world's last great gold rush in 1897. It is today bursting with attractions and sights centred on this romantic piece…

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Kluane National Park

This vast park is dominated by mountains and ice in Canada's extreme alpine zone, making it a magnet to mountaineers and rugged adventure-seekers. The landscape includes mountain lakes, alpine meadows,…

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Muktuk Adventures

On the banks of the Takhini River in a remote part of the Yukon, Frank Turner established a truly wonderful community centred on caring for this beloved sled dogs. He is a venerated figure, having…

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