Qualla: Whitehorse https://qualla.com/whitehorse en-us © 2026 Bendyline Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:21:07 GMT Qualla serial false Qualla support@bendyline.com yes https://qualla.com/_m/b/f/z/c/whitehorse-wp/yukon-river-at-whitehorse-b.jpg Qualla: Whitehorse https://qualla.com/whitehorse Whitehorse: Introduction https://qualla.com/whitehorse/ Photo credit Theoliane, CC BY-SA 3.0. Whitehorse is the capital of the Yukon. It has spectacular scenery, and easy access to the natural splendor and recreational opportunities around it, such as paddling on the Yukon River and hiking, biking, or skiing its many trails. As the territory's largest city, it has museums and services.

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]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:55:35 GMT https://qualla.com/_m/b/f/z/c/whitehorse-wk/bfzc-whitehorse-intro.mp3 0:06 1 full Whitehorse: Overview https://qualla.com/whitehorse/ Photo credit US Mission Canada, CC BY 2.0. Understand Whitehorse has been the capital of the Yukon since 1953, and has a population of around 30,000 (2019), which is about 75 percent of the population of Yukon Territory. The city is along the banks of the Yukon River. It is in a rain shadow area, so Whitehorse is Canada's...

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]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:55:35 GMT https://qualla.com/_m/b/f/z/c/whitehorse-wk/bfzc-whitehorse-overview.mp3 0:06 2 full Whitehorse: History https://qualla.com/whitehorse/ Photo credit Adam Jones, Ph.D., CC BY-SA 3.0. Archeological research south of the downtown area at Canyon City, has revealed evidence of use by First Nations (Indigenous people) for several thousand years. The surrounding area had seasonal fish camps, and, in 1883, there was a portage trail used to bypass Miles Canyon. Befor...

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]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:55:35 GMT https://qualla.com/_m/b/f/z/c/whitehorse-wk/bfzc-whitehorse-history.mp3 0:06 3 full Whitehorse: Climate https://qualla.com/whitehorse/ Photo credit Andrewumbrich, CC BY-SA 3.0. Whitehorse has a dry-summer subarctic climate. However, because of its relative proximity to the Pacific Ocean, winter temperatures are milder than other comparable northern communities such as Yellowknife. With an average annual temperature of −0.1 °C (31.8 °F), Whitehorse is th...

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]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:55:35 GMT https://qualla.com/_m/b/f/z/c/whitehorse-wk/bfzc-whitehorse-climate.mp3 0:06 4 full Whitehorse: Get in By plane https://qualla.com/whitehorse/ Photo credit Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0. Airport Airlines Air North, "Yukon's Airline," and provides scheduled service to Whitehorse from Vancouver (2.5 hours), Victoria, Kelowna, Edmonton, Calgary (2.75 hours), Dawson City, Inuvik, Old Crow. Seasonal flights to Whitehorse from Yellowknife (2 hours), Toronto Pearson (vi...

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]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:55:35 GMT https://qualla.com/_m/b/f/z/c/whitehorse-wk/bfzc-whitehorse-get-in-by-plane.mp3 0:06 5 full Whitehorse: Two highways combine on to the same road within Whitehorse, and diverge once they leave this city: https://qualla.com/whitehorse/ Photo credit gillfoto, CC BY-SA 4.0. Highway 1 (Alaska Highway) travels northwest from Dawson Creek, British Columbia via Watson Lake and travels southeast from Delta Junction, Alaska. Highway 2 travels north from Skagway, Alaska via Carcross and travels south from Dawson City via Carmacks....

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]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:55:35 GMT https://qualla.com/_m/b/f/z/c/whitehorse-wk/bfzc-whitehorse-two-highways-combine-on-to-the-same-road-within-wh.mp3 0:06 6 full Whitehorse: Get around https://qualla.com/whitehorse/ Photo credit Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0. The Trans-Canada Trail runs through the city, and there are some bike trails. By public transit By taxi Taxis are metered and cost $4.50 plus $2.25/km; a trip from downtown to the airport is $18 (as of 2018)....

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]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:55:35 GMT https://qualla.com/_m/b/f/z/c/whitehorse-wk/bfzc-whitehorse-get-around.mp3 0:06 7 full Whitehorse: By car https://qualla.com/whitehorse/ Photo credit Mike Beauregard from Nunavut, Canada, CC BY 2.0. The downtown core has metered parking six days a week. Visitors can obtain a free parking pass, valid for 3 days, from the tourist information....

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]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:55:35 GMT https://qualla.com/_m/b/f/z/c/whitehorse-wk/bfzc-whitehorse-by-car.mp3 0:06 8 full Whitehorse: Drink Sleep https://qualla.com/whitehorse/ Photo credit Rural Health Professions Action Plan from Canada, CC BY 2.0. Accommodation in Whitehorse ranges from hostels to B&Bs, motels and quality hotels. They tend to get full quick, so advance bookings are recommended during summer. Budget Mid-range Splurge Connect Go next Drive West on the Alaska Highway towards Haines Junction to visit the Klua...

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