Beach near Whitehorse, Canada

Whitehorse Travel Guide

Yukon, Canada

Whitehorse is Yukon’s capital and a city of 23,272 people in north-western Canada. It is the territory’s main urban centre and a practical base for exploring the surrounding Yukon landscape.

Most visitors arrive by air at Whitehorse Airport (YXY), the city’s airport. Whitehorse is inland, and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so beach trips are not a main part of a visit.

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Local time

23,272

Population

4,292 miles away

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Weather in Whitehorse

Sat

18°

Sun

15°

Mon

17°

Know before you go

Pays in CAD

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +1

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Canada for various service industries. The standard amount is usually 15-20% for good service.

Best time to visit Whitehorse

Jan

-7°10

Feb

-7°6

Mar

-1°7

Apr

6°7

May

12°7

Jun

19°9

Jul

22°11

Aug

20°8

Sep

13°13

Oct

4°14

Nov

-4°10

Dec

-11°11

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Whitehorse

  1. Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre

    cultural center

    1.1 km

  2. Yukon Arts Centre

    art gallery

    4 km

  3. Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre

    cultural center

    1.2 km

  4. Takhini Arena

    hockey arena

    2.4 km

  5. Whitehorse United Church

    christian place of worship

    0.4 km

  6. Sacred Heart Cathedral

    roman catholic place of worship

    0.6 km

  7. Grace Community Church

    christian place of worship

    0.7 km

  8. Yukon Art Society and Arts Underground

    art gallery

    0.7 km

Getting there

Whitehorse Airport · 0 km

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