Hidden gems in Whitehorse
Skip the tourist circuit. These Whitehorse spots are the ones locals actually send their out-of-town friends to.
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
- Locals' under-the-radar picks include Miles Canyon, SS Klondike, Takhini Hot Springs. These are the places that don't show up on the first page of mainstream travel guides.