THE 10 BEST Family & Kid Activities in Whitehorse
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- Émilie L1 contributionAmazing tour with the guide caroll-ann. The animals have a lot of room to roam around. We could see the guide’s passion and her knowledge about the wildlife. I would recommend a tour with her.
We saw everything except from the lynx.Written August 24, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - PboroBillChapel Hill, NC317 contributionsGorgeous vistas of the yukon river. The suspension bridge is awesome. Also some hikes around here that are great too. you don't have to spend forever here, but you should surely go check it out.Written August 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Wittykitty912Metter, GA136 contributionsAbsolutely gorgeous!!! We rented a car from Turo and explored on our own as a party of 4. Renting the car was less expensive than the train and it allowed for stops like this beautiful lake. It makes you feel like you’re in a different land and time seeing this part of the world.
Emerald Lake is perfectly named and pictures couldn’t possibly do it justice. But you’ll sure to try, I did 😊
If you have the opportunity to go, then go!! And just a few miles down the road, you’ll find the Carcross desert, the smallest in the world. Rent a car and drive up to Whitehorse. There’s so much beauty, especially Emerald LakeWritten September 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - calgaryguyKelowna, Canada464 contributionsThe museum deals mainly with indigenous and gold rush issues and is quite fascinating. We had an excellent tour guide who told us more than we ever thought we would know about Yukon history. The museum also includes the only building to survive a town fire, still in its original spot.
Definitely worth a couple of hours to see.Written August 25, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - calgaryguyKelowna, Canada464 contributionsThis museum deals with ancient history: geology and animals and was very informative. It was undergoing renovations so was a bit messy but that did not detract from our interest. Tour guides were very good.
Worth an hour or so.Written August 25, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - PookyCakeVictoria, Canada14,435 contributionsThe SS Klondike is, without question, an icon of the Yukon Territory. Designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1967, this old sternwheeler currently serves as a beautiful museum and pays tribute to a bygone era of riverboat transportation – back when inland water systems were the only means of connection between communities in the Yukon. Once a highway was built between Whitehorse and Dawson City in 1950, however, the sternwheeler, as a primary method of transportation, slowly went the way of the dodo. The SS Klondike, dubbed the “crowning achievement of riverboat design” by Parks Canada, is but a nod to these formative years in Yukon’s development.
Interestingly, the sternwheeler you see on display is actually the SS Klondike II (built in 1937). The original SS Klondike was built in 1929 and remained in service, ferrying supplies up and down the Yukon River, until it ran aground and sank in 1936. Key parts of the SS Klondike were salvaged and used in the construction of the SS Klondike II, which entered service in 1937 and served as a freighter until 1950. From 1950 to 1955, the SS Klondike II functioned as a “cruise ship” and even carried Prince Phillip during his one-day visit to Whitehorse. The SS Klondike II has served as a museum, operated by Parks Canada, since 1981.
Unfortunately, the SS Klondike was closed during my recent visit to Whitehorse; it is currently undergoing extensive restoration and renovation work. As such, I was only able to view it from the outside, but it was still an impressive sight. Walking up close, the ship dwarfs you and makes one feel quite small! It was, after all, the largest sternwheeler in the fleet!
As I ambled about the Millennium Trail, adjacent to the frozen Yukon River, I couldn’t help but get a wee bit nostalgic. The SS Klondike, an “impossible-to-miss landmark in Whitehorse,” greeted me as I entered the city and made a turn onto Lewes Boulevard in 2006. Now, here it was again, 18 years later – an iconic symbol of the city and, indeed, the Yukon Territory – saying “welcome back.” Awesome!Written April 25, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - hbhakhRoanoke, VA2,269 contributionsWe visited the Suspension Bridge while on a tour from Skagway. It's in a very scenic location and offers great views. The bridge itself is easy to traverse. There are a variety of displays related to the history of the area around the site as well as a snack bar and gift shop.
We enjoyed the visit.Written September 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Film GNew England1,051 contributionsIt's the tourist office. Lots of information on the Yukon, NWT and Alaska. Friendly and helpful staff. Has a 15 minute movie worth seeing. Clean toilet.Written June 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- VillagerRickThe Villages, FL1,013 contributionsThe longest wooden fish ladder is impressive, even though this time of the year there are no fish. Still worth a visit if you are close, certainly will be more interesting next month.Written June 25, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Film GNew England1,051 contributionsIt's next to the main fire station, near the airport. It's made of scrap steel donated by locals, and has a time capsule buried in its plinth. Cute. A stop takes maybe 5 minutes.Written June 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Amitava Michael KLake Stevens, WA578 contributionsIf you'd like to taste the true flavor of Canada's Yukon, you definitely need to make a trip to Lake Laberge! Featured In Robert Service' s well-known poem 'The cremation of Sam McGee', the lake has a distinctively Northern look to it - especially when it's covered with ice! At night, the Northern lights flicker in the sky, and there's a crisp chill in the air as you listen to the sounds of ravens and wintering songbirds that stay through the cold season. Even with a few houses around the shore now, there's still a legendary flavor and history present in the landscape around the lake – Easy to get to from the airport in Whitehorse, and only 20 or 30 minutes by car northward. It's a great Canadian destination, with some incredible historyWritten October 8, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mrs-Dash59Saskatchewan, Canada954 contributionsWow! This facility is amazing. We used the aquatic center. The pool water was perfect. Hot tub, steam room and sauna was a real treat. The view from the pool area was so beautiful. Went upstairs to check out the walking track. A day pass was around 7 dollars which is very reasonable. Very clean facility.Written June 13, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Warren PYukon, Canada88 contributionsThis is a fun activity for young families. The train is not fast and goes every 30 minutes. Very cheap fees and there is a playground.Written November 11, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- gottago2012Montreal, Canada117 contributionsWhat a great canoeing adventure! We booked a day and a half of guided canoeing and stayed overnight at the lodge. A group of four adults who love dogs. We had a glorious afternoon of gentle canoeing the first afternoon taking off from behind the lodge followed by a delicious dinner of bison steak prepared by Manuela. Breakfast the next morning was excellent and we departed at 9am for a spectacular day of canoeing at a different location. Some fun rapids of various levels added a little excitement. Stopped for a great lunch and carried on for more gorgeous scenery by canoe. Jeff was a skillful guide and he brought the dog named Little One along for the day.
As for the huge dog yard…We enjoyed helping to give the 124 dogs on the property their dinner and water in the evening and watching some return to their spots from being out for exercise in the larger pens. We went out for an evening walk with the 3 month old husky puppies and their mom which was a ton of fun. An incredible facility with a huge number of dogs who howl and bark from time to time but didn’t interrupt our sleep. A lot of them are retired and roam freely outside and inside the lodge and are very friendly. There’s even a bald eagle that visits regularly. If you are afraid of dogs, this is not the place for you. If you are comfortable with dogs, these ones are really happy and fun to be around.
The lodge was clean, the rooms and shared bathrooms were spacious and very clean (and dog free). This is not a luxury spot - it’s a rustic lodge that is very comfortable and friendly. There’s a fridge for guests to use and a large common area to relax in and a large deck that was fabulous in the summer with a gorgeous view.
We are keen to return for a winter dog sledding experience!Written July 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - rakesh uToronto, Canada8 contributionsOur visit to Yukon this year was made special by Eng Khoon and Yukon Tours. Not only were we able to watch some stunning Northern Lights three days in a row with the tours, we were so glad we chose them to get an amazing almost private tour and cozy stay at Whitehorse. Khoon has been a wonderful guide throughout the tours and made sure everything was well taken care of. Special thanks to him for accommodating our toddler to the late night aurora tours which no other tours in Yukon we reached out to did. Overall a stellar aurora tours whose memories would last for a lifetime with us!Written April 20, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
