Dinah’s guidebook
Things to do
The preserve is right next door and definitely worth the visit. You can also see the goats, muskox and bison from the house.
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Yukon Wildlife Preserve
Takhini Hot Springs RoadThe preserve is right next door and definitely worth the visit. You can also see the goats, muskox and bison from the house.
The museum tour is a must see - fun for the whole family.
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Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre
Alaska HighwayThe museum tour is a must see - fun for the whole family.
Beautiful and historic place to visit right in town. Lots of hiking trails and photo opportunities.
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Miles Canyon
Beautiful and historic place to visit right in town. Lots of hiking trails and photo opportunities.
Horseback riding in the summer, dog sledding in the winter. Beautiful drive to to Fish Lake.
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Sky High Wilderness Ranch
2061 Fish Lake RoadHorseback riding in the summer, dog sledding in the winter. Beautiful drive to to Fish Lake.
Rent a canoe for a day paddle on the Yukon River either on your own or with a guide. Put in downtown and paddle to the Takhini River Bridge where you will meet a shuttle.
Kanoe People
1st Ave & Strickland StRent a canoe for a day paddle on the Yukon River either on your own or with a guide. Put in downtown and paddle to the Takhini River Bridge where you will meet a shuttle.
This is a local's hotspot for hiking along the Takhini River with beautiful views and good trail signage. It's a 5 minute drive from the house located on the corner of the Takhini Hot Springs Road and Klondike Hwy.
The Gunnar Nilsson & Mikey Lammers Research Forest
This is a local's hotspot for hiking along the Takhini River with beautiful views and good trail signage. It's a 5 minute drive from the house located on the corner of the Takhini Hot Springs Road and Klondike Hwy.
When you are downtown, make sure you include a visit to MacBride. You will gain a whole new appreciation for the Yukon.
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MacBride Museum
1124 Front StWhen you are downtown, make sure you include a visit to MacBride. You will gain a whole new appreciation for the Yukon.
Find out everything there is to do in Whitehorse and Yukon with a visit here. Located right downtown.
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Yukon Visitor Information Centre
100 Hanson StFind out everything there is to do in Whitehorse and Yukon with a visit here. Located right downtown.
Carcross is about an hour drive from Whitehorse. It's a beautiful drive and historic town to explore with great little coffee shop and gift shops. Take your lunch to the picnic area on Bennett Lake - the beach is spectacular and don't forgot to stop in at the dessert.
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Carcross
Carcross is about an hour drive from Whitehorse. It's a beautiful drive and historic town to explore with great little coffee shop and gift shops. Take your lunch to the picnic area on Bennett Lake - the beach is spectacular and don't forgot to stop in at the dessert.
Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs
A 10 minute walk from the house
If you’re doing a town day, include a visit to this gem.
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Old Log Church Museum
303 Elliott StIf you’re doing a town day, include a visit to this gem.
Caribou Hotel
Food scene
Best coffee and atmosphere north of 60 - you'll love it.
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Bean North Coffee Roasting Co Ltd
Takhini Hot Springs RoadBest coffee and atmosphere north of 60 - you'll love it.
My absolute favorite restaurant - excellent authentic Mexican food and fun atmosphere. Service may be a bit slow at times so don't be in a rush - it will be well worth the wait. Excellent prices.
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Sanchez Cantina
211 Hanson StMy absolute favorite restaurant - excellent authentic Mexican food and fun atmosphere. Service may be a bit slow at times so don't be in a rush - it will be well worth the wait. Excellent prices.
Excellent food and service with a casual fun atmosphere - quite expensive.
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Wayfarer Oyster House
2237 6th AveExcellent food and service with a casual fun atmosphere - quite expensive.
Sightseeing
Take a photo at the Welcome to Whitehorse sign and if you're lucky you will see the eagles who return each year to their nest located to the right of the sign. This is on the south side of downtown on Robert Service Way.
Millennium Trail Nest
Take a photo at the Welcome to Whitehorse sign and if you're lucky you will see the eagles who return each year to their nest located to the right of the sign. This is on the south side of downtown on Robert Service Way.
Sheep Mountain is right in the heart of Kluane National Park beside Kluane Lake. It's a beautiful drive (2 hours from the house) and you are sure to see lots of sheep on the mountain - don't forget your binoculars. There are several hikes but please do not hike on the mtn. during April and May when the babies are being born.
Sheep Mountain
Sheep Mountain is right in the heart of Kluane National Park beside Kluane Lake. It's a beautiful drive (2 hours from the house) and you are sure to see lots of sheep on the mountain - don't forget your binoculars. There are several hikes but please do not hike on the mtn. during April and May when the babies are being born.
Carcross Desert
Whitehorse Festivals 2024
Here are some of the events taking place in Whitehorse summer 2024
This festival showcases the Yukon’s diverse and distinctive First Nations arts and culture.
June 26 - July 1, 2024
Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre - downtown Whitehorse
Adäka Cultural Festival
This festival showcases the Yukon’s diverse and distinctive First Nations arts and culture.
June 26 - July 1, 2024
Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre - downtown Whitehorse