About The Port Of Whitehorse
Whitehorse sits along the Yukon River, its role as territorial capital shaped by the same gold rush that once sent fortune seekers north over mountain passes toward Dawson City. The Alaska Highway threads through town, linking it to wilderness corridors like Kluane National Park and the Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge, while the White Pass & Yukon Railway recalls the arduous overland routes stampeders followed in 1898.
Today the town serves as a practical base for exploring this history and the surrounding landscape, with historic riverfront buildings and museums within easy reach of downtown. Excursions from here reach far-flung landmarks such as the Five Finger Rapids and Dawson City to the northwest, or Skagway across the border, making Whitehorse a natural staging point for travelers drawn to the Yukon's frontier past and rugged northern scenery.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Whitehorse.
Ride the White Pass & Yukon Railway
This narrow-gauge line climbs the Trail of '98 through dramatic mountain scenery toward Skagway, retracing the route stampeders once scaled on foot. Book the scenic rail leg ahead, as seats fill quickly.
Day Trip to Dawson City
Head northwest past Carmacks and the Five Finger Rapids to reach the heart of the 1896 Klondike gold strike, where wooden boardwalks and saloons still evoke the boomtown era. Expect a full-day journey each way.
Explore Kluane National Park Views
Travel along the Alaska Highway past Kluane Lake and Destruction Bay for sweeping views of the park's glaciated peaks, among the highest in Canada. A worthwhile stop for anyone tracing the highway's construction history.
Last Minute Cruise Deals From Whitehorse
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2027 | Holland America | Zaandam | 14 | $2,992 | ||
| May 15, 2027 | Holland America | Zaandam | 11 | $2,704 | ||
| May 18, 2027 | Holland America | Koningsdam | 11 | $3,399 | ||
| May 19, 2027 | Holland America | Zaandam | 10 | $1,784 | ||
| May 19, 2027 | Holland America | Zaandam | 14 | $3,124 | ||
| May 22, 2027 | Holland America | Koningsdam | 13 | $2,554 | ||
| May 22, 2027 | Holland America | Koningsdam | 14 | $4,069 | ||
| May 22, 2027 | Holland America | Koningsdam | 10 | $1,864 | ||
| May 22, 2027 | Holland America | Zaandam | 11 | $2,724 | ||
| May 26, 2027 | Holland America | Zaandam | 14 | $3,429 | ||
| May 29, 2027 | Holland America | Koningsdam | 10 | $2,124 | ||
| May 29, 2027 | Holland America | Zaandam | 11 | $3,269 | ||
| May 29, 2027 | Holland America | Koningsdam | 13 | $2,594 | ||
| May 29, 2027 | Holland America | Koningsdam | 14 | $4,169 | ||
| Jun 5, 2027 | Holland America | Zaandam | 11 | $3,604 | ||
| Jun 5, 2027 | Holland America | Koningsdam | 13 | $3,254 | ||
| Jun 5, 2027 | Holland America | Koningsdam | 14 | $4,474 | ||
| Jun 9, 2027 | Holland America | Zaandam | 14 | $4,164 | ||
| Jun 9, 2027 | Holland America | Zaandam | 10 | $2,744 | ||
| Jun 12, 2027 | Holland America | Koningsdam | 10 | $2,784 |
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