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Whitehorse don’t leave without Adventures in the wilderness city There’s so much to do just a stone’s throw from town! Hike Grey Mountain, explore hidden trails, or ride mountain ridges overlooking Whitehorse. Visit a kennel of friendly Yukon huskies or fish in a pristine alpine lake a short, bush-plane flight from the city. Explore the Whitehorse waterfront where you’ll discover many ways to enjoy the historic Yukon River—by raft, canoe, or tour boat. Drive to the float plane base at Schwatka Lake to see the colourful float planes tied along the lakeshore. Contact local adventure guides and rental operators to arrange your wilderness adventure. shopping Enjoy a day of shopping in Whitehorse. You’ll leave with a sense of Whitehorse’s friendly small-town atmosphere and probably something special tucked in your pack. Centred around Main Street and stretching north and south several blocks, dozens of stores in the downtown shopping district offer local fine art and crafts, clothing, sporting goods, books and maps, specialty foods, gifts, unique gold nugget jewellery, and much, much more. Amidst the bustle of street musicians, walking tours and shoppers, visitors will find coffee houses and restaurants, barbers and grocers, galleries and bakeries—all conveniently located within walking distance of most hotels. Golf With two full-service courses to choose from, summer visitors are treated to long days and evenings of golf in Whitehorse. Golfers may have to share the fairways with wild neighbours like moose and coyotes! Mountain View Golf Course is an 18-hole course located 10 minutes north of downtown. Meadow Lakes Golf & Country Club is a nine-hole course 10 minutes south of downtown on the Alaska Highway. left, top to bottom: Golf in the midnight sun – YG, Trolley touring visitors along the Yukon River waterfront, Shopping for local crafts in Whitehorse – YG (Cathie Archbould) great value! Arts in the Park Guided nature walks Visit historic LePage Park for lunch and enjoy Arts in the Park, a showcase of performances by local musicians and displays of visual art. Weekdays during lunch hour through the summer. Free. Historical walking tours Scheduled trail walks in the Whitehorse area presented by the Yukon Conservation Society. Explore Grey Mountain, Miles Canyon and riverside trails just a stone’s throw from downtown. Free. (867) 668-5678 yukon Brewing company Enjoy the perfect introduction to Whitehorse with a 45-minute heritage walk by Yukon Historical & Museums Association guides in period costume. Journey back in time and learn about Whitehorse’s heritage through stories about its historic buildings, architecture and local landmarks. Tours depart from Donnenworth House located in LePage Park. Fee charged. (867) 667-4704 Stop by Yukon’s award-winning brewery for a scheduled tour and samples. Located at 102 Copper Road. Free. city Hall Stop in to sign the guest book and pick up free City of Whitehorse pins. And here’s another good reason to stay a little longer—the City will issue a free, three-day parking permit to visitors! Located at Second Avenue and Steele Street. (867) 667-6401 34

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