Whitehorse Essentials

Whitehorse serves as a gateway to the Klondike's past and the region's unique northern ecosystems. The city features the SS Klondike sternwheeler, the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre’s Ice Age fossils, and the MacBride Museum’s artifacts from the Gold Rush era. Natural landmarks like Miles Canyon provide access to basalt cliffs and hiking trails, while the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre highlights the heritage of the local First Nations. Aviation history is showcased through the Yukon Transportation Museum and the functional DC-3 airplane weathervane.

SS Klondike

Restored 1937 paddlewheeler and National Historic Site. It represents the primary mode of river transportation between Whitehorse and Dawson City used during the early 20th century.

Miles Canyon Suspension Bridge

Footbridge spanning the Yukon River at Miles Canyon. It provides access to a network of hiking trails and views of the pre-glacial basalt walls and turquoise waters.

MacBride Museum of Yukon History

Museum featuring more than 30,000 artifacts, including gold rush relics, telegraph equipment, and natural history specimens housed in a historic log cabin and modern expansion.

Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre

Riverfront facility showcasing the heritage, art, and traditions of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation through rotating exhibits and community workshops.

Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre

Science museum dedicated to the Ice Age history of the Beringia land bridge, featuring fossils of woolly mammoths, steppe bison, and giant beavers.

Yukon Transportation Museum

Exhibits detailing the construction of the Alaska Highway, early bush flying, and the evolution of northern travel from dog sleds to modern aircraft.

DC-3 Airplane Weathervane

A mounted 1950s Douglas DC-3 aircraft located near the airport. It is balanced on a rotating pedestal, allowing it to serve as a functional wind vane.

Sacred Heart Cathedral

Catholic cathedral constructed in 1960, notable for its northern-inspired architecture and role as the seat of the Diocese of Whitehorse.