A Weekend in Whitehorse – What to See, Do, Eat and Drink, Whitehorse, Yukon

Whitehorse, the tiny capital of the Yukon, is one of Canada’s most northernly cites. Located a short two-hour twenty-minute flight north of Vancouver, it makes for a uniquely cool weekend escape. It may be known as Canada’s driest city but rest assured, that is only due to its annual rainfall, or lack thereof. There is no shortage of things to see, do eat and drink with a weekend in Whitehorse. Here are a few of my favourites.

From the Midnight Sun to the Northern Lights, the Yukon offers incredible natural wonders no matter the season. I spent my weekend in Whitehorse on a long weekend in August so will focus on summertime activities in and around town. That said, Whitehorse is incredibly compact and therefore easily walkable, sunshine or snowfall.

First up on this list of what to see with a weekend in Whitehorse is, simply, the town itself. Much of the city’s charm can be found in the buildings in its compact downtown core, many of which are original from the boom days. Get your bearings while enjoying this unique and historic couple of city blocks. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).