Date night in Whitehorse
Pick the vibe — first date, anniversary, or low-key Friday — and use this Whitehorse shortlist of romantic spots, dinner picks and walks.
Top spots in Whitehorse
Miles Canyon
OutdoorsSouth Access Rd
Suspension bridge over basalt cliffs and turquoise Yukon River.
SS Klondike
CultureRiverfront
Beached gold-rush sternwheeler turned national historic site.
Takhini Hot Springs
Outdoors30 min north
Mineral pools in the wilderness — magical in -30°C steam.
MacBride Museum
CultureDowntown
Whitehorse and gold-rush history right on the river.
Aurora Viewing at Lake Laberge
OutdoorsDay trip — 50 km north
Heated yurts and dark-sky aurora photography.
Where to eat
Klondike Rib & Salmon
$$$Northern / BBQ · 2nd Ave
Tent-frame walls, bison ribs and salmon — line-out-the-door classic.
Antoinette's
$$$Caribbean / Eclectic · Steele St
Trinidadian-Yukon fusion, jerk salmon and curries.
Burnt Toast Café
$$Café / Brunch · Main St
Locals' brunch HQ — sourdough toast on everything.
Wayfarer Oyster House
$$$Seafood / Wine · Main St
Surprising oyster bar 2,000 km from the ocean, killer wine list.
Frequently asked
- Start with a wine bar, then a slow-paced dinner, then dessert or a walk. Highlights right now: Miles Canyon, SS Klondike, Takhini Hot Springs.