Spring weekend · Whitehorse

Spring weekend in Whitehorse

Spring in Whitehorse — blossoms, opening patios, markets and the first warm-evening dinners worth booking.

Curated by locals

Top spots in Whitehorse

  • Yukon Wildlife Preserve

    Family

    Hot Springs Rd

    Drive or walk to see lynx, muskox, caribou and bison.

  • Aurora Viewing at Lake Laberge

    Outdoors

    Day trip — 50 km north

    Heated yurts and dark-sky aurora photography.

  • Miles Canyon

    Outdoors

    South Access Rd

    Suspension bridge over basalt cliffs and turquoise Yukon River.

  • Takhini Hot Springs

    Outdoors

    30 min north

    Mineral pools in the wilderness — magical in -30°C steam.

Where to eat

  • Klondike Rib & Salmon

    $$$

    Northern / BBQ · 2nd Ave

    Tent-frame walls, bison ribs and salmon — line-out-the-door classic.

  • Wayfarer Oyster House

    $$$

    Seafood / Wine · Main St

    Surprising oyster bar 2,000 km from the ocean, killer wine list.

  • Antoinette's

    $$$

    Caribbean / Eclectic · Steele St

    Trinidadian-Yukon fusion, jerk salmon and curries.

  • Burnt Toast Café

    $$

    Café / Brunch · Main St

    Locals' brunch HQ — sourdough toast on everything.

Frequently asked

  • Standouts right now: Miles Canyon, Takhini Hot Springs, Yukon Wildlife Preserve. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Whitehorse and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.

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