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A Guide to Whitehorse, Yukon Territory



Transportation

Car, Truck & RV Rentals
A listing of all the companies in Whitehorse.

Glass Magnum Mobile Repair
Repairing all manner of windshield stone hits and cracks in any vehicle.


Events

2007 Canada Winter Games
Join the fun in Whitehorse from February 23 through March 10, 2007!

February - Yukon Quest
The 1,000-mile "Toughest Sled Dog Race on Earth" runs from Fairbanks to Whitehorse.

February - Arctic Ultra
From Whitehorse on the Yukon Quest trail, travel 161 or 483 kilometers as fast as you can, on foot, by bike or ski.

February - Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous
From street games to dog races and an air show, this is Whitehorse's week-long spring blowout.

February - Sourdough Air Show
"Canada's Friendliest Air Show" is also one of the largest free shows in the country - last year, there were over 30 aircraft, mostly US and Canadian military.

May-June - Yukon International Storytelling Festival
This annual festival, held in Whitehorse each June, brings together dozens of performers from around the world.

June - Yukon River Quest
This 700-km canoe race down the Yukon River starts in Whitehorse and ends in Dawson City.

July - Golf Tournament for Literacy
The Peter Gzowski Invitational golf tournament comes to Whitehorse to aid Canadian literacy.

August - Yukon River Trail Marathon
Individuals and 2 or 4-person relay teams run on a rugged 42.2-kilometer marathon route around Whitehorse.


Sports & Fitness

Canada Games Centre
This large multiplex has an aquatic centre, ice sheets, artificial turf, fitness rooms and many more features.

Contagious Mountain Bike Club

icycle sport
Cycling and cross-country skiing equipment - the site also has used sports equipment classified ads, and mirrors a cycling Forum from the States.

Peak Fitness
A full-service fitness facility, from weights and cardio to yoga, tanning and massage.

Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club
Events, trail conditions, rental information and much more.


Arts, Crafts & Books

Goldsmiths
David Ashley and Cheryl Rivest create original jewellery and metal art, specializing in gold nuggets and Canadian diamonds.

Log Skyscraper Trading Post
Located in the famous 2-storey log cabin in downtown Whitehorse, offering a wide variety of Yukon arts, crafts and novelty items.

Midnight Sun Gallery
Located on Main Street, featuring many local artists, and the official Yukon Quest Sled Dog Race shop.

Mac's Fireweed Books
The largest book store in the territory, located on Main Street, has a huge online store as well, YukonBooks.com.

Yukon Gallery
Located downtown, this gallery has been working with local artists for over 20 years, and showcases about 20 of them on their Web site.

Yukon Artists
Links to the Web sites of dozen of Yukon artists, many of them living in Whitehorse.


Other Businesses

Aroma Borealis Herb Shop
Making and selling skin care and aromatherapy products and herbal teas, all "inspired by the northern boreal forest".

Kiosk Computer Services
Coin-operated computers for Internet access are available at several locations in Whitehorse and Watson Lake.

Northern Elegance Floral & Home Decor
As well as "one of a kind" fresh and everlasting floral creations, the shop features a garden centre, spa and wellness products and much more.

Pearson Dental Group
A total of 5 clinics are located in Whitehorse and Watson Lake.

Raven Recycling
The site provides a good look at the Yukon's recycling regulations as well as Raven's recycling/salvage operation.

Relaxation Services
Norm Hamilton, R.M.T. offers massage, Reiki, and health spa services.

Real Estate Listings
From agents and custom builders to homes and businesses for sale by owner.

Sourdough Sodbusters
Home of Canada's most Northern sod farm, supplying sod to the Yukon, Alaska and the Northwest Territories.

Tait Trailers
Offering "top quality trailers by the industry's leading manufacturers".


Photo Albums

Whitehorse Photo Album
A gallery of images from the community and the area around it.

Historic Images of Whitehorse
A gallery of historic images from the community and the area around it.


Whitehorse Stories

Industry & Art in Whitehorse
New York City has its Soho District; Paris has its Montmartre; and Whitehorse has its ... McRae Industrial Park. A feature by Darrell Hookey.

Whitehorse 2000 - Killing a Northern Town
In March 2000, a large group of citizens got together to fight a mall construction project.



More Information about Whitehorse

City of Whitehorse
The Territorial capital's official site has lots of information about attractions, economy, government and services.

The Whitehorse Interactive Traveller's Guide
A Flash-driven guide to attractions and services.

Churches & Religious Organizations in Whitehorse
A complete listing with service and contact information.


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