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The community of Whitehorse in Yukon has it all―wilderness out the back door as well as all the modern conveniences and amenities of downtown. A network of hiking trails surrounds what's known as the Wilderness City, and the Yukon River flows right through town, with trails and parks on its banks. Visitors are often surprised to learn that this cosmopolitan capital city of about 25,000 people offers all the amenities and comforts of a southern metropolis.
Whitehorse welcomes headline entertainment acts and international performers, and hosts a large number of superb festivals throughout the year. The city has an international airport with daily flights from Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary; scheduled departures to Inuvik and other points north, plus charter carrier services.
The city of Whitehorse lies in the traditional territory of two First Nations―the Kwanlin Dun and the Ta'an Kwach'an―and boasts a vibrant arts and cultural community. The classic ambiance of Main Street coupled with great shopping, restaurants and quality visitor accommodation make Whitehorse a superb destination as well as a base for explorations around the Yukon.
Whitehorse hosts a thriving number of supermarkets, camping supply retailers, vehicle and equipment rentals, and just about everything you'd expect to find in a major city. With a full range of visitor services, including two Golf courses, a hot springs, fine dining and cafés, great museums, well-appointed accommodation and an assortment of spa and salon offerings, visitors to Whitehorse can relax and enjoy their vacation fun.
Take the time to visit some of the Yukon's top attractions during your stay in Whitehorse. Tour Parks Canada's restored sternwheeler, the S.S. Klondike, and explore the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre and MacBride Museum. Wander the Whitehorse waterfront where you'll discover many ways to enjoy the historic Yukon River―by raft, canoe, or tour boat.
And there's so much to do just a stone's throw from Whitehorse. Explore hiking trails minutes from downtown at Miles Canyon, ride mountain ridges overlooking the city, or fish in a pristine alpine lake just a short flight by bush plane.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoWhitehorse, the capital of Yukon, is Yukon's only city.
Dawson City, the former capital, is just a town.
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Other communities in Yukon include:
- Carmacks
- Pelly Crossing
- Mayo
- Keno City
- Beaver Creek
- Burwash Landing & Destruction Bay
- Haines Junction
- Marsh Lake & Tagish
- Carmacks
- Teslin
- Watson Lake
- Faro
- Ross River
- Old Crow
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∙ 12y agoWhitehorse is the only city in the Yukoon Territory.
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∙ 13y agoYukon has only one city: its capital city, Whitehorse. Dawson City, Yukon, is actually a town.
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∙ 6y agoWhitehorse is the capital city of Yukon territory in northern Canada.
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∙ 12y agoWhitehorse and Dawson City.
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What is the name of the river that starts in Canada and blows into central Alaska?
The Yukon River runs through Canada & Alaska all the way out to the Bering Sea.
What river runs in Alaska?
not sure but im sure it;s somthing exicting whoever
What river begins in the Canadian mountains and crosses Alaska before emptying into the bering sea?
The Yukon River flows from Yukon Territory in Canada, through the American state of Alaska to the Bering Strait.
What is the longest river in Alaska?
The Kuskokwim River is the second largest river in Alaska!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 The Kuskokwim River is the second largest river in Alaska!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 The Kuskokwim River is the second largest river in Alaska!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
What was the Yukon named after?
The Yukon River.
What rivers empties into the Bering Strait?
The Yukon river
What continent is Yukon river in?
The Yukon is located in north western Canada on the North American continent.
Is the Yukon river the longest river?
no
Which river flows through both the US and Canada the Yukon or Mackenzie?
The Yukon River.
What are the largest cities Yukon?
The two largest cities in Yukon Territory are Whitehorse (the capital) and Dawson City.
Alaskan river that flows to the bering sea?
one of the largest rivers in north America go through Alaska. What is the name?
What is the origin of Yukon's name?
Yukon gained the name from the Yukon River which in turn came from the Gwich'in language meaning "Great River".
