June 27, we arrived in Whitehorse on the 25 of June. Plan, we have no real plan. We arrived at the Pioneer Rv Park & Campground. Plan, laundry, clean up vehicles, windshields and visit the area and dinner.
We were only able to get 1 night FHU, and would have to check back at 10am on Tuesday, to see about staying anther night. We were not worried, as they have an upper level with electric & water, also an overflow. Plus there is also a dump, which is available and easy to get to. So, there you have it, a plan.
The population is around 25k, small compared to Anchorage which is closed to 300k. Whitehorse still has that small town feel, while providing all the services you require.
We headed to down town for walks and to check out the area. I was amazed at the amount of people in town. One of the biggest draw is the Yukon river in the center of town.
Just a few photos of the area. As you read below, if you think there is nothing todo, then you are not looking.
Unique things to see and do.
A big draw is the Whitehorse Rapids Fishway (aka Fish-Ladder).
Come down and see the S.S. Klondike
Walk the paved path along the Yukon river, the Millennium Trail
MacBride Museum
Take a drive out to Miles Canyon, once a treacherous stretch of water which foiled many a prospectors’ dream of reaching Dawson City back in the Gold Rush. It’s the most photographed spot in the Yukon and was formed by a lava vent that happened 8.5 million years ago.
Try your hand in Glassblowing at the Glassblowing shop to have an intro to the art.
In Whitehorse there are cafes, galleries and shops selling locally made products in among the charming colorful buildings. You can spend the afternoon shopping in Whitehorse to stock up on tasty, beautiful goodies.
For those of you who bring bicycles, get up in the mountains and there are miles of biking trails.
If you want to know more about the wildlife of Whitehorse then the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre is a great place to explore.
Now for those of you who like hot pools, don't forget to pack your swimwear, Packing your swim ware might not be at the top of your Yukon list, but make sure you do otherwise you’ll miss out on Takhini Hot Pools!
The pools are located just on the outskirts of Whitehorse.
Finally there is the Yukon Wildlife Preserve.
For those of you who think there is nothing here, well you can see, you can spend a week here and still not see or do everything Whitehorse has to offer you.
Dinner was done in town at the Miner's Daughter/Dirty Northern restaurant.
Susan and I shared the bison burger and fries - needless to say excellent, and done to Susan liking. I did happen to find a small restaurant online. When we come back we are going to locate and try it out.
Restaurant Guide
“Welcome to my humble habanero”, so said the sign above the door. Inside it was all colorful tablecloths, yellow walls and jolly Mexican music in the background.
Remember when I said we have no real plan, and that everything is very fluid. Well stay tune for the next installment of DaGirls Blog. We have a plan, and a big change in direction.
Susan, Tilly, Dakota and me
DaGirls Rv AkA Gus
Loved Whitehorse. At the campground, it's where Jeff and a bear almost had a meeting of the minds.
ReplyDeleteLoved Whitehorse. At the campground, it's where Jeff and a bear almost had a meeting of the minds. Vi Polk
ReplyDeleteWhitehorse: our most favorable place in Canada/Alaska. Stayed nearly 4 weeks in 2016 altogether. We are very excited to hear about your new plans and the change in directions! Sending hugs and lot of LOVE
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