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Whitehorse is the capital of the Yukon, Canada and the province’s largest city.

Whitehorse was founded as a transportation center in 1898, during the Klondike Gold Rush. It was made the capital of the Yukon Territory in 1950.

Hiking trails surround “the Wilderness City,” and the Yukon River flows right through the middle of town, with trails and parks on its banks. Visitors are frequently surprised to learn that this capital city offers all the amenities and comforts of a southern metropolis. A healthy economy, small town values, a safe environment in which to raise a family, affordable housing, and access to the great Canadian outdoors, make Whitehorse both an excellent destination and place to live. The 20 hours of daily summer sunshine give you plenty of time to enjoy yourself.

There is the Frostbite Music Festival, which is a winter festival showcasing Canadian and Yukon musical acts and the Yukon International Storytelling Festival a summer festival with storytellers from around the world. For shoppers, Whitehorse is in First Nations Country so many native artifacts and souvinirs, as well as small specialty shops and major department stores. Most restaurants are above average and one can dine on far-northern specialties as well as international menus.

Whitehorse has a subarctic climate. Annual temperatures average highs of 21 C (70 F) in July and average daily lows of −22 C (−7.6 F) in January. Whitehorse is Canada’s driest city because it lies in the rain shadow of the Coast Mountains. Interestingly, despite its cold, Whitehorse was ranked as a Canadian city with the most comfortable climate.

Whitehorse is served by the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport.  Public transportation is bus (on weekdays) and taxi.

Whitehorse population is 20,461 (2006).

+1 is the international calling code for Canada
867 is the area code for Whitehorse

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