Things to do in Whitehorse this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Whitehorse this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
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.
MacBride Museum
CultureDowntown
Whitehorse and gold-rush history right on the river.
SS Klondike
CultureRiverfront
Beached gold-rush sternwheeler turned national historic site.
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
- Locals' favourites right now: Miles Canyon, SS Klondike, Takhini Hot Springs. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.