Winter weekend in Whitehorse
Wintering in Whitehorse — cosy dinners, skating, holiday lights and the small rooms that feel right when it's freezing out.
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.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Miles Canyon, SS Klondike, Takhini Hot Springs. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Whitehorse and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.