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Pet-friendly hotels in Yukon, ranked

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Dog on porch of a Yukon cabin

Dog on porch of a Yukon cabin

The properties that actually get it

Yukon is dog country, and most independent hotels take pets without a fuss. Coast High Country Inn charges $20 per night and puts you in ground-floor rooms with quick outdoor access. Skky Hotel near the airport is $25 per pet with a grassy strip out back. In Dawson, the Bombay Peggy's ($155+) surprisingly takes small dogs by arrangement. Best Western Gold Rush Inn is $25 and central to riverside trails.

Cabins and lodges that welcome dogs

For real space, book a cabin. Southern Lakes Resort welcomes dogs in most cabins ($260+), with lake access. Sundog Retreat north of Whitehorse is dog-heaven — 200 acres, no fee, wood stoves. Muktuk Adventures is literally a sled-dog kennel, so your dog is in good company. Avoid the chain hotels near the airport in summer — thin walls and busy corridors stress most dogs, and the pet fees are the same as the better options.

Frequently asked questions

Are there weight limits?

Most Whitehorse hotels cap at 40 lbs; cabins and lodges rarely have limits.

Can dogs go on the White Pass train?

Small dogs in carriers only, and only in certain cars — call ahead to confirm the summer season policy.

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