Whitehorse - Wikipedia
WebWhitehorse (French pronunciation:) is the capital of the Yukon, and the largest city in Northern Canada. It was incorporated in 1950 and is located at kilometre 1426 (Historic Mile 918) on the Alaska Highway in southern Yukon.
Whitehorse | Yukon, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WebWhitehorse, city and capital (since 1952) of Yukon, Canada, located on the Yukon (Lewes) River just below Miles Canyon and the former Whitehorse Rapids (now submerged beneath Schwatka Lake, created after 1958 by a hydropower dam). It is the Yukon headquarters of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Whitehorse Map - Yukon, Canada - Mapcarta
WebLocation: Yukon, Northern Canada, Canada, North America; View on OpenStreetMap
Whitehorse | The Canadian Encyclopedia
WebAug 8, 2012 · Last Edited November 20, 2023. Whitehorse, Yukon, incorporated as a city in 1950, population 28,201 (2021 census ), 25,085 (2016 census). The City of Whitehorse, the capital of Yukon, is located about 87 km north of the British Columbia border.
Whitehorse | Travel Yukon - Yukon, Canada | Official Tourism …
WebSurrounded 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 start to …
Facts About Whitehorse, Capital City of Yukon, Canada
WebNov 17, 2019 · Location Whitehorse is located just off the Alaska Highway, on the Yukon River about 105 kilometers (65 miles) north of the British Columbia border. Whitehorse is situated in the wide valley of the Yukon River, and the Yukon River flows right through town.
Whitehorse, Yukon - WorldAtlas
WebMay 18, 2021 · Whitehorse is located within traveling distance of several major landforms of Yukon such as Watson Lake, the Selwyn Mountains, and the Mackenzie Mountains. With an area of 416.54 km 2, Whitehorse is currently Canada’s 65th largest city.
Whitehorse - Wikiwand
WebWhitehorse ( French pronunciation: [wajtɔʁs]) is the capital of the Yukon, and the largest city in Northern Canada. It was incorporated in 1950 and is located at kilometre 1426 (Historic Mile 918) on the Alaska Highway in southern Yukon.
Whitehorse: Exploring Yukon's Capital City - National Geographic
WebSep 21, 2016 · Whitehorse—named for Yukon River rapids tamed by a dam since 1958—is like many northern cities. Gorgeous backdrops of low-lying mountains and big skies rim a central grid of wide streets ...
Visiting Whitehorse - City of Whitehorse
WebVisiting Whitehorse. Established as the Yukon’s capital city in 1953, the City of Whitehorse is home to some of the most spectacular scenery, talented artists and innovative businesses in Canada. Situated along the Yukon River on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, over 33,000 call ...
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