Why go
- Capital and largest city of Yukon, Canada.
- Served by Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY).
History
Whitehorse is the capital of Yukon, and the largest city in Northern Canada. It was incorporated in 1950 and is located at kilometre 1426 on the Alaska Highway in southern Yukon. Whitehorse's downtown and Riverdale areas occupy both shores of the Yukon River, which rises in British Columbia and meets the Bering Sea in Alaska. The city was named after the White Horse Rapids for their resemblance to the mane of a white horse.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Air North Charter - Canada 4N (737) · 4 routes: Calgary, Kelowna, Vancouver, Yellowknife
- Air Canada AC (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Vancouver
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YXY has direct flights to 4 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Vancouver, Calgary, Kelowna, Yellowknife).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Whitehorse, YT. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.