Visiting Whitehorse

Explore Whitehorse, the Wilderness City

Situated on the banks of the Yukon River, Whitehorse is the capital city of the Yukon in Canada’s north. With breathtaking wilderness and a rich, cultural heritage, Whitehorse provides endless opportunities for adventure, art, and connection. Home to more than 33,000 residents and the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council,  Whitehorse features stunning landscapes with a thriving arts scene, innovative businesses, and year-round outdoor recreation.

 

Parks and attractions
Parks and attractions
The City has approximately 33.9 kilometres of trails per 1,000 residents and many parks to explore.
Canada Games Centre
Canada Games Centre
The Canada Games Centre (CGC) is a multi-use community sport, recreation and fitness facility for Whitehorse and surrounding communities.
Parking in Whitehorse
Parking in Whitehorse
Visitors are invited to pick up a free 3-day parking pass from the Yukon Visitor Information Centre, 100 Hanson Street.
Climb Yukon Collective and Yukon Gymnasics Centre
Climb Yukon Collective and Yukon Gymnasics Centre
35 Goddard Way in Whistle Bend is home to Climb Yukon Collective's climbing gym and the Yukon Gymnastics Centre.
Mount Sima
Mount Sima
A mountain playground, just 15 minutes from downtown Whitehorse, Mount Sima offers both summer and winter adventures.
Whitehorse Nordic Centre
Whitehorse Nordic Centre
The Whitehorse Nordic Centre is your gateway to Yukon’s snowy forests, mountain views, and true northern adventure. With nearly 100 km of groomed trails, there’s a route for every skill level – from novice to expert.
Whitehorse First Nations
Whitehorse First Nations
Whitehorse is within the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council.
Respectful travel on Indigenous land
Respectful travel on Indigenous land
Learn about respectful travel on First Nations traditional territories.
Arctic Winter Games 2026
Arctic Winter Games 2026
The Arctic Winter Games will be held in Whitehorse from March 8 - 15, 2026. The City looks forward to welcoming athletes and coaches from across the circumpolar north.
Sport Yukon
Sport Yukon
Sport Yukon's mission is to cultivate a vibrant, supportive, inclusive and coordinated sport community for every Yukoner. Visit the calendar of major sports events.
Travel Yukon
Travel Yukon
Plan your trip to Whitehorse and the territory.
Yukon Convention Bureau
Yukon Convention Bureau
YCB supports Whitehorse's Meeting, Incentives, Conferences and Events sector. Find the meetings and events calendar and services directory.