Summer weekend in Whitehorse
How locals do summer in Whitehorse — patios, beaches, festivals and the long-evening rituals that only happen in July and August.
Top spots in Whitehorse
Yukon Wildlife Preserve
FamilyHot Springs Rd
Drive or walk to see lynx, muskox, caribou and bison.
Aurora Viewing at Lake Laberge
OutdoorsDay trip — 50 km north
Heated yurts and dark-sky aurora photography.
Miles Canyon
OutdoorsSouth Access Rd
Suspension bridge over basalt cliffs and turquoise Yukon River.
Takhini Hot Springs
Outdoors30 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.
Live & on stage
Adäka Cultural Festival
Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre · Jun 27 – Jul 3 · Indigenous Arts
Available Light Film Festival
Yukon Arts Centre · Feb 6–15 · Film
Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous
Downtown · Feb 20 – Mar 1 · Winter Festival
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.