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24 hours in Whitehorse
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Yukon River path at Whitehorse
Morning and afternoon
8:30 am: Baked Café for coffee and a pastry, then walk the Millennium Trail loop (5 km, 90 minutes) with SS Klondike and Robert Campbell bridge. 11 am: MacBride Museum ($15, 90 minutes). Lunch at Burnt Toast Café or Bonton. 2 pm: Drive to Miles Canyon for the suspension bridge trail (1 hour). 3:30 pm: Yukon Wildlife Preserve if kids, or Yukon Brewery tour and taproom if not.
Evening
6 pm: Dinner at Antoinette's (book ahead) or Wayfarer Oyster House. 8 pm: Woodcutter's Blanket for a nightcap. In aurora season (Aug-Apr), drive 20 minutes north of town to escape light pollution — Fish Lake Road or the airport viewpoint work well. In summer (June-July), you don’t need to sleep because it doesn’t get dark — walk the waterfront at midnight and watch the light on the river.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I stay for one night?
Anywhere downtown — Coast High Country, Edgewater, or Best Western Gold Rush; all within a 5-minute walk of Main Street.
Can I do this itinerary in winter?
Yes, but swap the Miles Canyon hike for the Takhini River Lodge dog-sled tour (2-hour, $180) and add layers.
Where to stay
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