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Whitehorse [1] is the capital of the Yukon Territory.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Get in

Whitehorse International Airport (IATA: YXY, ICAO: CYXY), [2]. Air North, "Yukon's Airline" [3], 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.

[edit] Get around

Whitehorse Transit [4] and taxi. Trans-Canada Trail runs through the city. Bike trails.

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SS Klondike National Historic Site, Miles Canyon,

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• Canada Games Centre [5] - The main centre for indoor recreation activity in Whitehorse. Includes, among other things, a large aquatic centre and three skating rinks.

• Frostbite Music Festival [6] - A winter festival showcasing Canadian and Yukon musical acts.

• Yukon International Storytelling Festival [7] - A summer festival with storytellers from around the world. Workshops are also held during the festival.

[edit][add listing] Buy

• Aroma Borealis Herb Shop, 504-B Main Street (downtown), ☎ (867) 667-HERB (4372), [8]. Skin care and aromatherapy products, herbal teas and other items. Natural products from local sources make excellent gifts and souvenirs.  edit

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• 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), [9]. This bakery and café offers organic breads and other baked goods, hand-made chocolates, and fair trade coffee.

• The Chocolate Claim, 305 Strickland Street (downtown). This café is more expensive, and well known for their chocolates and desserts.

• Zola's Café Doré, 305 Main St. (downtown, Hougen Centre). Serves coffee from beans locally roasted by Midnight Sun Coffee Roasters [10]. Sandwiches, wraps, and pastries are also available.

• 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.

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[edit][add listing] 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.

[edit] Budget

• Hide on Jeckell' Hostel, 410 Jeckell Street, +1 867 633-4933, [11]. Beds start at $25 per night.

• The Beez Kneez Bakpakers Hostel, 408 Hoge Street, +1 867 456-2333, [12]. Beds start at $25 per night, private rooms at $50 per night.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Contact

• Whitehorse Public Library, 2nd Avenue, downtown Whitehorse (next to Yukon Government administration building), ☎ (867) 667-5239 (whitehorse.library@gov.yk.ca), [13]. Provides free public Internet and computer access. 30 minute sessions available. You may call to book in advance.  edit

[edit] Get out

Alaska Direct Bus Line offers bus service to Dawson City and Alaska.

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