Vacation Planner_2018_0

WHITEHORSE
PLAN
ACTIVE NATURE
GETAWAY
7 DAYS
Visit the Wilderness City and pick
your passion: Mountain biking on
world-class singletrack? Alpine
hiking a stone’s throw from the
city? Paddling on the Yukon River?
Make the Yukon’s capital your
base and enjoy Whitehorse’s great
dining and attractions.
Day 1 –
Your Adventure Starts Now
Once you’re settled into your
accommodation, there’s no time to lose.
Start at the S.S. Klondike and stroll the
Millennium Trail, a scenic 5-km paved trail
that loops around both sides of the Yukon
River. Watch for migrating salmon, beavers,
and eagles and ravens soaring over the cliffs.
Day 2 –
Bike Trails to the Alpine
Time to hit our unparalleled mountain biking
trails. Join a tour or find your own way, and
discover the culture, history and beauty of
the Yukon River valley and surrounding peaks.
Amazing riding minutes from downtown – YG, C. Archbould
Day 3 – Take it to the River
A summertime visit isn’t complete without a
trip on the Yukon River. Tour operators offer
guided day trips, rentals and shuttles. Enjoy
a picnic ashore and watch for wildlife and
historic sights. Celebrate your midnight sun
adventure by dining on local cuisine with
northern ingredients.
Days 4 to 6 –
Explore Kluane Country
Drive to Haines Junction and spend the
day—or plan to stay overnight—discovering
the wilderness playground of Kluane
National Park and Reserve, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site.
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Canoe, bike, or join an interpretive hike of Miles Canyon – YG, C. Archbould
Miles Canyon
Trails, views and a suspension bridge make
Miles Canyon a must-see attraction. Called
Kwanlin in Southern Tutchone (water flowing
through a narrow place), the area is the
namesake of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation
who fished and hunted above the canyon.
Gold rush stampeders were slowed by Miles
Canyon and the raging Whitehorse Rapids
below. Since the river was dammed in the
1950s, calmer waters now flow under
the bridge.
A 1.5-km walk on the opposite shore takes
visitors to the Canyon City historic site,
the start of an abandoned horse tramway
and archeological evidence of the historic
community. Naturalists come to the area
to spot birds and wildflowers, and the
extensive trails beyond the bridge are
popular for hiking, mountain biking and
cross-country skiing. Interpretive hikes of
Canyon City are offered twice daily by the
Yukon Conservation Society from June to
August. www.yukonconservation.org.
Turn off Alaska Highway #1 at Km 1416
(nine kms from downtown).
Day 7 – Relax, Walk, Shop
Savour a mellow day exploring downtown
Whitehorse. Take a tour of some of
Whitehorse’s local museums. Hop on board
the waterfront trolley. Join an interpretive
hike in Miles Canyon led by experienced
Yukon Conservation Society guides. Go
window-shopping and sample local menus.
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