Location: on the Alaska Highway at Historic Mile 918, 1,420 km north-west of Dawson Creek, British Columbia.
Population (June 2008): 24,890
Founded as a transportation center in 1898, during the Klondike Gold Rush. Designated the capital of the Yukon Territory in 1950.
The photo the the right looks down Main Street from the top of the "clay cliffs", location of
the airport. Click on it to greatly enlarge it.
History
Heritage Preservation in Whitehorse
The Heritage Advisory Committee in Whitehorse, Yukon has their work cut out for them.
The History of Whitehorse
An excellent illustrated summary by Ken Spotswood.
The Burning of the Sternwheelers Casca and Whitehorse
On June 20, 1974, in the most famous fire in Yukon history, two of the last remaining Yukon River sternwheelers were destroyed.
Yukon Historical & Museums Association
Among other things, the site has an excellent illustrated tour of Whitehorse heritage buildings.
Accommodations - RV Parks & Campgrounds
Caribou RV Park
Located in the forest alongside the Alaska Highway, 15 minutes south of Whitehorse.
Mackenzie's RV Park
RV and camping spots on the Alaska Highway close to downtown Whitehorse.
Pioneer RV Park
Located on the Alaska Highway just a few minutes south of Whitehorse, with treed sites, Internet access, an on-site mechanic and much more.
Robert Service Campground
Located on the Yukon River at the edge of downtown Whitehorse.
Accommodations - Hostels
Beez Kneez Bakpakers
Located in downtown Whitehorse, with a fully equipped kitchen, showers, 2 common areas, a large deck with B.B.Q. and much more.
'Hide on Jeckell' Guesthouse
A small, friendly hostel in downtown Whitehorse, with a library, free use of bikes and Internet service.
Food & Dining
Alpine Bakery
Located in Whitehorse, using organically grown grains, flours, nuts, fruits, oils and vegetables in their
wide range of specialty breads.
Bean North
Located just north of Whitehorse, custom grinding premium quality organically-grown coffees.
Chilkoot Brewing
Whitehorse's award-winning microbrewery has a great mission statement - "To brew great beer, and
then drink it!"
Midnight Sun Coffee
Located in Whitehorse, offering retail/wholesale fresh-roasted coffees as well as a casual, comfortable Espresso Bar.
