Whitehorse - Wikipedia
WEBWhitehorse (French pronunciation:) is the capital of 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 | Travel Yukon - Yukon, Canada | Official Tourism …
WEBNov 1, 2017 · 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 start to add up.
Incredible Things To Do in Whitehorse: Discover The Magic Of …
WEBFeb 9, 2023 · Whitehorse, Yukon is packed with incredible attractions that go beyond stunning nature and outdoor adventures. This city has a thriving food scene, excellent breweries, and fascinating cultural experiences. The Top Attractions In Whitehorse, Yukon
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Visiting Whitehorse - City of Whitehorse
WEBWhitehorse. Visiting 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 ...
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 | The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBAug 8, 2012 · 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. Geography and Climate.
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 ...
The top 10 things to do in Whitehorse | Destination Canada
WEBBeing the capital of the Yukon, one of Canada's Northern territories and home to just 25,000 people, you'd think Whitehorse would be a small sleepy town without much to do. How wrong you'd be. In reality it's a place thriving in its relative anonymity; a place that isn't striving to be something it's not.
Whitehorse | Travel Yukon - Yukon, Canada | Official Tourism …
WEBWhitehorse 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. Paddlers take to the historic Yukon River that flows through town. Hikers and mountain bikers access the hundreds of kilometres of trail.
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