'''Whitehorse''' [http://www.city.whitehorse.yk.ca] is the capital of the Yukon Territory.
Understand
Whitehorse has been capital of the Yukon Territory since 1953, and currently has a population of around 24,000. The city is located along the banks of the Yukon River, and due to it being in a rain shadow area, Whitehorse has the distinction of being Canada's driest city.
Get in
'''Whitehorse International Airport''' (IATA: YXY, ICAO: CYXY), [http://www.gov.yk.ca/yxy/]. Air North, "Yukon's Airline" [http://www.flyairnorth.com/], provides scheduled service to Whitehorse from Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Dawson City, Inuvik, Old Crow and Fairbanks (seasonal).
'''Alaska Highway''' from Dawson Creek, British Columbia or Delta Junction, Alaska.
'''By ferry''' to Skagway, Alaska, then via the South Klondike Highway.
Get around
Whitehorse Transit [http://www.whitehorse.ca/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={72975B96-475B-421F-85DC-CA78B65116AA}] and taxi. Trans-Canada Trail runs through the city. Bike trails.
See
SS Klondike National Historic Site, Miles Canyon,
Do
'''Canada Games Centre''' [http://www.canadagamescentre.whitehorse.ca/] - The main centre for indoor recreation activity in Whitehorse. Includes, among other things, a large aquatic centre and three skating rinks.
'''Frostbite Music Festival''' [http://www.frostbitefest.ca/] - A winter festival showcasing Canadian and Yukon musical acts.
'''Yukon International Storytelling Festival''' [http://www.storytelling.yk.net/] - A summer festival with storytellers from around the world. Workshops are also held during the festival.
Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club. ttp://www.xcskiwhitehorse.ca/. A popular cross country skiing facility with 75 km of groomed trails. There is also a large indoor wax room, washrooms and changeroom facilities and saunas for getting toasty warm apres ski.
Buy
Aroma Borealis Herb Shop. 04-B Main Street (downtown). 867) 667-HERB (4372). ttp://www.aromaborealis.com/. Skin care and aromatherapy products, herbal teas and other items. Natural products from local sources make excellent gifts and souvenirs.
Lilli Pie Lotions . 110 2ND AVE, Whitehorse. 867) 456-7149. ttp://www.lillipielotions.com/shop/index.php.
Eat
'''Coasters Bar & Grill''', 206 Jarvis Street (downtown). A popular bar among young people. Coasters hosts many live music events.
''' Alpine Bakery''', 411 Alexander Street (downtown), [http://www.alpinebakery.ca/]. This bakery and cafe offers excellent organic breads and other baked goods, hand-made chocolates, and fair trade coffee. A hot daily special and hearty soups are also offered during lunch time hours.
'''The Chocolate Claim''', 305 Strickland Street (downtown). This cafe is more expensive, and well known for their chocolates and desserts.
'''Zola's Cafe Dore''', 305 Main St. (downtown, Hougen Centre). Serves coffee from beans locally roasted by Midnight Sun Coffee Roasters [http://www.midnight-sun-coffee.com/]. Sandwiches, wraps, and pastries are also available. This cafe is now closed, however a new establishment offering light refreshments has replaced it.
'''Tokyo Sushi''', 204B Main Street (downtown). This restaurant provides a reliable source of satisfactory Japanese food. It features a large menu, average prices, friendly staff, and ample Japanese pop music.
Drink
Sleep
Accommodation in Whitehorse ranges from hostel to B&Bs, to motels and quality hotels. They tend to get full quick so advance bookings are essential.
Midnight Sun Inn/ Bed and Breakfast. 188 6th Avenue. orner of 6th Ave. & Cook St.. -866-284-4448 T-Free. ww.midnightsunbb.com . PM. 1 AM. 99- $140. Come and enjoy the luxury Bed and Breakfast Inn in Whitehorse, Yukon Canada. This four star B&B Inn is located downtown near the scenic clay cliffs. The cliffs have wonderful hiking and walking trails. Our spacious rooms are bright, clean and comfortable. Each of the four deluxe theme rooms has a private bathroom, hairdryers, telephone, TV, Internet access and work desk. One of the highlights of our facility is the large lounge area with a full kitchen, laundry, and 32_h TV..
Received several awards. It is world renowned for its hospitality and friendliness. This is one of the beautiful and charming places to stay and offers exceptional value for what you receive. You will love your stay here.
Our B&B is only minutes from the Movie Theater and shopping centers. It is a walking distance to the Yukon River, Hiking Trail, Tourism attractions, the Tourism Information center, main street shopping and local restaurants.
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Budget
'''The Beez Kneez Bakpakers Hostel''', 408 Hoge Street, ''+1 867'' 456-2333, [http://www.bzkneez.com]. Beds start at $25 per night, private rooms at $50 per night.
Mid range
'''Chilkoot Trail Inn''' in 4190 4th Avenue is probably the cheapest motel in town. Prices are negotiable and start around 70 CAD for a double and a bit less for a single (including tax). Not the best place in town and Wifi is poached from somewhere else (but its there), but rooms are spacious and have kitchenette and TV.
Luxury
'''Inn On The Lake''', Whitehorse, ''(867) 660-5253, [http://www.innonthelake.ca]. As featured on Martha Stewart Living and recently listed by National Geographic Traveller as Top 150 places to stay for 2009, this lodge located 35 minutes by car from Whitehorse , Yukon is the top rated accommodation and conference centre in the Yukon.
Contact
<listing name="Whitehorse Public Library" alt="" directions="" address="2nd Avenue, downtown Whitehorse (next to Yukon Government administration building)" phone="(867) 667-5239" email="whitehorse.library@gov.yk.ca" fax="" url="http://www.community.gov.yk.ca/libraries/whse.html" hours="" price="">Provides free public Internet and computer access. 30 minute sessions available. You may call to book in advance.</listing>
Get out
Alaska Direct Bus Line offers bus service to Dawson City and Alaska.