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Whitehorse under the Northern Lights

Whitehorse

Gold-rush heritage & the Northern Lights

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Introduction

Whitehorse became the capital of The Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898, as miners clamoured to remain close to vibrant Dawson City at the heart of the mining industry.Now, Whitehorse combines its unique history with the landscape and wildlife found along the Yukon River. Expect superb hiking in summer while winter sees the arrival of snow and the magical Northern Lights.

Heritage

Use the distinctive Log Cabin Skyscraper as a base to start your tour of the National Historic Site of Whitehorse. Relive its past in museums as well as the ship S.S. Klondike that was used to transport supplies to Dawson City. A Heritage Walking Tour takes you past MacBride Museum, which celebrates the gold rush featured in Robert Service's poetry. And the Old Log Church Museum displays history of First Nations and Inuit tribes.

Landscape and Wildlife

Spot salmon in the Yukon River and try your hand at trout fishing at Lake Laberage. For views over Whitehorse climb Grey Mountain or check out the stunning views and rushing current at Miles Canyon. You can also venture through the trails linked by the Robert Lowe Suspension Bridge. For a chance to spot the protected indigenous species that live to the north, visit Yukon Wildlife Preserve.

At the right time of year you can catch a glimpse of The Northern Lights, which will complete your tour.

 

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Top itineraries in Whitehorse

The Yukon, Canada

Yukon's Summer Highlights

11-day tailor-made self-drive from £2,655 pp incl. flights

Take in the very best of the Yukon, from historic Whitehorse to the wild landscapes of the Kluane National Park, home to wolves, grizzly bears and Canada's highest peak.

Northern Lights in the Yukon

Yukon Northern Lights Adventure

9-day tailor-made holiday from £2,290 pp incl. flights

Experience the Yukon in winter on this spectacular tailor-made journey. Between stays in Vancouver, and Whitehorse, you'll head to Canada's remote northwest for wilderness adventures and the chance to see the Northern Lights.

Northern Lights in the Yukon, Canada

Rocky Mountaineer & Yukon's Northern Lights

13-day rail journey and tour from £7,115 pp incl. flights

Explore Canada’s natural treasures on an ultra-scenic train ride and stay under the Northern Lights in Yukon. You'll enjoy a host of excursions throughout

Flightseeing - Kluane NP

Mountains, Lakes & Glaciers of Yukon

8-day tailor-made self-drive

Few places in the world can match the grandeur and beauty of Alaska, though Canada's Yukon certainly gives it a run for its money. So imagine the sights you'll encounter on this 15-day tailor-made self-drive, which combines the highlights of both of these unique destinations.

Top places to stay in Whitehorse

Boreale Ranch, Yukon

Boréale Ranch, Whitehorse

Contemporary ranch

See the Northern Lights in winter and explore the Yukon's magnificent landscapes under summer Midnight Sun at this wilderness lodge, 30 minutes from Whitehorse.

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