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WHITEHORSE
MacBride Museum
of Yukon History
MacBride Museum offers the most
comprehensive overview of the territory’s
history. Visit the new Modern History gallery,
see over 40 species of animals, visit the
Discovery Zone for Kids, and try your hand
at gold panning. See Engine 51, Sam McGee’s
Cabin and the newly opened Telegraph
Office. Enjoy films and presentations daily.
Open year-round, on the Whitehorse
waterfront. www.macbridemuseum.com
Yukon Arts Centre and Gallery
The territory’s premier venue to experience
art in all its forms, from visual arts to dance,
drama and music of all genres, to hands-on
workshops and talks. Consult their online
calendar to see what is happening at the
Yukon Arts Centre on any night.
www.yukonartscentre.com
Yukon Transportation Museum
Much of the Yukon’s transportation legacy
has been preserved for visitors. Find out
about dogsledding, learn about northern
highway history, visit the Bush Pilot Room,
view a photo exhibit of Yukon’s aviation
history, and see a replica of Queen of the
Yukon. Located on the Alaska Highway next
to the airport marked by a restored DC-3
airplane on a rotating pedestal, the world’s
largest weather vane. www.goytm.ca
Waterfront Trolley
Rolling alongside the Yukon River on the
original White Pass & Yukon Route railroad,
the trolley is a delightful way to get oriented
with the city. It operates daily throughout
the summer and picks up passengers at
several stops along the Whitehorse
waterfront. One-way or all-day fares
available. www.yukonrails.com
Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre
Experience a variety of cultural activities,
programs, exhibits and demonstrations at
this new riverfront centre close to downtown.
Visit the gift shop and find the best in locally
handcrafted traditional and contemporary
arts. This gathering place of the Kwanlin Dün
people is Whitehorse’s premier attraction
celebrating Yukon First Nation culture.
www.kdcc.ca
Old Log Church Museum
Built in 1900, the Old Log Church and
Rectory are among the oldest buildings in
Whitehorse. Today, the church’s exhibits and
interactive displays tell stories about the
early days of missionaries, whalers, explorers
and Yukon First Nations. Come and hear
about the legendary “bishop who ate his
boots.” www.oldlogchurchmuseum.ca
The Cabane à sucre (sugar shack) is always a hit during February’s Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous – YG, M. Jacques
Old Log Church Museum – Aasman, N. Lemieux
Yukon Transportation Museum – YG
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