Morning
To kick off your 24 hours in Whitehorse and get your bearings in the capital of the Yukon, you should head down to the mighty Yukon River and visit the S.S. Klondike. Having been meticulously restored, the S.S Klondike now sits proudly on the bank of the river, paying tribute to an era before roads, when riverboats and rail linked the Yukon to the outside world.
After your trip back in time, you can take a walk along the waterfront, back into town to re-fuel and get a taste of Whitehorse coffee culture.
Baked Café is a great spot to enjoy artisan coffee and a tasty lunch, whilst doing some people-watching from your table outside.
Afternoon
Once you’re fully caffeinated and have your learning brain in gear you should make a visit to the McBride Museum. This fantastic collection will tell you everything you need to know about the Yukon and will set you up really well to test your guide’s local knowledge when you’re on the trail!
You can round off your afternoon with some more snacks and the obligatory coffee at either Burnt Toast or Java Connection.
Evening
For the time you are with us you’ll be eating fantastic, locally sourced, home-made food on the ranch so, for your first night in the Yukon, there’s no harm in sampling great local cuisine which isn’t necessarily native to the Yukon. For a truly excellent and lovingly prepared meal the Sanchez Cantina is a must.
Once you’re full of spice (and perhaps a Margarita) you can head for LePage Park and, if you’re lucky, catch a fantastic open air show as the long Yukon night seems to go on forever.
