Whitehorse was founded during the Klondike Gold Rush of 1896-1898, when over 30,000 prospectors braved the wild Klondike River on their way to Dawson City. Its name comes from the foaming white river rapids.
With a current population of 20,000, today Whitehorse is the political, distribution, communication and transportation centre of the Yukon Territory.
The scenery surrounding Whitehorse is breath-taking and there is much to see. Within the town there is the Yukon Arts Centre, the Yukon Transportation Museum, and MacBride Museum.
Two 'must-dos' are a visit to the Whitehorse Fishway - view the fish through underwater windows - and take a trip on the Yukon River Cruise.
