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Things to see in Whitehorse (Canada): 10 places and when to go
Whitehorse is a town in Canada, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (5), Snow (2), Food and drink (2). The best time to come is February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. In June there are 18 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Canada · 60.7167, -135.05
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (5) · Snow (2) · Food and drink (2) · History (1) · With kids (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- February and May to October.
- Also possible
- November to January and March to April.
- Nearest airport
- YVR Vancouver, 1,490 km as the crow flies
What to see in Whitehorse
The places in and around Whitehorse, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Arts UndergroundGallery370 m
- MacBride Museum of Yukon HistoryMuseum504 m
- Mount SimaSki resort12 km
- North End GalleryGallery443 m
- Old Log Church MuseumMuseum278 m
- SS KlondikeMuseum384 m
- Whitehorse Nordic CentreSki resort5.2 km
- Winterlong BrewingBrewery8.1 km
- Woodcutter's BlanketBrewery748 m
- Yukon Wildlife PreserveWith kids · Wildlife24 km
When to go to Whitehorse
The best time to visit Whitehorse is February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible6:09
- FebBest time8:41
- MarPossible11:20
- AprPossible14:18
- MayBest time16:59
- JunBest time18:41
- JulBest time17:57
- AugBest time15:27
- SepBest time12:32
- OctBest time9:40
- NovPossible6:54
- DecPossible5:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 18. In February, 10 of the 10 places are at their best.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Whitehorse
The nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR, Vancouver), 1,490 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Dawson City5 places436 km
- Prince Rupert, British Columbia11 places766 km
- Terrace, British Columbia6 places792 km
- Smithers, British Columbia10 places811 km
- Fort St. John, British Columbia7 places965 km
- Bella Bella, British Columbia6 places1,045 km
And all of Canada, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Whitehorse?
In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Whitehorse?
February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. In June there are 18 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 18.
How do you get to Whitehorse?
The nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 1,490 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Whitehorse as the destination and these 10 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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