Whitehorse is known for many things. It played a major role in the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush as a supply center for prospectors and stampeders heading to Dawson City. Now it is the Capital of the Yukon Territory and the largest city in the Yukon. There is also a large number of activities and things to do in Whitehorse.

Surrounded by beautiful wilderness, the Yukon's capital is a small city with a big backyard. Whitehorse is the territory's travel hub—a must-stop for those driving the Alaska Highway and the first taste of the Yukon for visitors arriving by air. Once here, the options really add up.

Generally speaking, Whitehorse is considered to have a higher cost of living than many other Canadian cities due to its remote location and the higher costs of transporting goods to the area. According to the Yukon Bureau of Statistics, the average hourly wage in Whitehorse was $28.60 in 2021.

What is a famous food in Whitehorse? Many restaurants serve local food like Arctic Char which comes from the arctic area. Also, meats like bison and reindeer are served as part of traditional meals. In the very far north you can also expect to taste traditional indigenous meals.