Why go
- Capital and largest city of Yukon, Canada.
- Served by Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY).
History
Whitehorse is the capital of Yukon, and the largest city in Northern Canada. It was incorporated in 1950 and is located at kilometre 1426 on the Alaska Highway in southern Yukon. Whitehorse's downtown and Riverdale areas occupy both shores of the Yukon River, which rises in British Columbia and meets the Bering Sea in Alaska. The city was named after the White Horse Rapids for their resemblance to the mane of a white horse.
Where to stay
342 Valleyview Crescent, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 3C9, Canada · bicicletta.ca
314 Ray St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5R3, Canada · stopinfamilyhotel.ca
Lot 14 Metropolitan Lane, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0J1, Canada · yukonblackspruce.ca
56 Almond Pl, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5K5, Canada · bluejay-suites.com
110 Wood St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1C3, Canada · 98hotelwhitehorse.com
1396 Alaska Hwy, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5X9, Canada · kaleidolodge.com
91622 Alaska Hwy, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6E6, Canada · skkyhotel.com
150 Keish St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0N9, Canada · raveninn.com
408 Hoge St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1W2, Canada · bzkneez.com
101 Main St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6K8, Canada · edgewaterhotelwhitehorse.com
79 Teslin Rd, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 3M5, Canada · joshgellman.wixsite.com
91374 Alaska Hwy, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6E4, Canada · hicountryrv.com
137 Haines Rd, Haines Junction, YT Y0B 1L0, Canada · parksidekluaneyukon.com
4220 4 Ave, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0T2, Canada · yukoninn.com
67 Stope Way, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0B6, Canada · 1stchoicebandb.net
511 Main St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2B8, Canada · hyatt.com
6188 6th Ave, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1N8, Canada · midnightsuninn.com
201 Wood St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2E4, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
401 Main St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6R8, Canada · townmountain.com
Robert Service Campground, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0A1, Canada · whitehorse.ca
COMMUNITY FRIENDLY, 206 Jarvis St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2J7, Canada · elitehotel.ca
9 Long Lake Rd, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6N2, Canada · yukonriverfarm.com
411 Main St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2B6, Canada · bestwestern.com
102 Wood St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2E3, Canada · sonesta.com
2288 2nd Ave, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1C8, Canada · choicehotels.com
11 Donjek Rd, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 3P8, Canada · ravensongbb.com
5128 5 Ave, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1L6, Canada · yukongold.com
91634 Alaska Hwy, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 3E4, Canada · airportchalet.com
401 Jarvis St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2E8, Canada
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · 2101 Second Avenue, Whitehorse, Y1A 1B8 · locations.timhortons.ca
Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa-Su 09:30-14:00 · 2112 Second Avenue, Whitehorse · burnttoastcafe.ca
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:30-22:00 · 206 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse, Y1A 2H1 · giorgioscuccina.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 16:30-20:30; Fr-Sa 16:30-21:00 · 211 Hanson Street · sanchezcantina.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-19:00 Features: takeaway
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa, Su 12:00-21:00 · 204B Main Street
Crepe, Restaurant · Crepe restaurant · petite-maison.ca
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 2222 2nd Avenue
Juice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 2230 2nd Avenue
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 15:00-20:30; Su 09:30-15:00 · antoinettesrestaurant.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Sa 11:00-20:00; Mo-Tu 11:00-20:00; We-Fr 11:00-22:00 · 3121 Third Avenue, Whitehorse · titangaming.ca
Indian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We,Fr-Su 11:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00,16:00-22:30; PH 16:00-22:30 · 2058 Second Avenue, Whitehorse
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · 1903 Centennial Street, Whitehorse, Y1A 3Z6 · smokeandsow.com
Seafood, Pasta, Restaurant · Seafood/Pasta restaurant · tonyspastaandseafoodhouse.ca
Tacos, Restaurant · Tacos restaurant
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant
Caribbean, Restaurant · Caribbean restaurant
Noodle, Restaurant · Noodle restaurant · 302 Wood Street, Whitehorse
Ice Cream · ice cream
Fast Food · fast food
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa 09:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating · bakedcafe.ca
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Ice Cream, Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 2241
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 08:00-20:00 · 2288 Second Avenue, Whitehorse, Y1A 1C8 · rickysrestaurants.ca
Cafe · cafe
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · The Java Connection is your one stop shop for delicious locally brewed coffee, legendary breakfast Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-16:00 · 3125…
Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-15:00 · 1116, Unit 121 Front Street, Y1A 1A3
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 4227 Fourth Avenue
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · mooseandmountie.com
Cafe · cafe
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · restaurant · 1802 Centennial Street · kitsupnorthkitchen.ca
Indoor
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:30-20:30
Indoor
8 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) 0.6 km to the centre
Whitehorse, YT, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Air North Charter - Canada, Air Canada) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Vancouver, Calgary, Kelowna, Yellowknife (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Air North Charter - Canada 4N (737) · 4 routes: Calgary, Kelowna, Vancouver, Yellowknife
- Air Canada AC (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Vancouver
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Whitehorse / Cousins Airport 13 km to the centre
Whitehorse, YT, CA
Carcross Cutoff Airport 18 km to the centre
Whitehorse, YT, CA
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YXY has direct flights to 4 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Vancouver, Calgary, Kelowna, Yellowknife).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Whitehorse, YT. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Sightseeing