Whitehorse: Museums, Exhibitions & Discounts

Whitehorse is the capital and largest city of Canada's Yukon territory, situated along the Yukon River. Founded during the Klondike Gold Rush, the city has evolved from a transportation hub into a modern territorial capital while maintaining strong connections to its historical roots and Indigenous heritage.

The city serves as the main commercial and cultural center of the Yukon, with its name derived from the White Horse Rapids, which were said to resemble the mane of a white horse before the river was dammed. The area has a rich First Nations history, particularly of the Southern Tutchone people, and this cultural heritage is reflected in many of its cultural institutions.

Whitehorse's relatively compact downtown core contains various historic buildings, cultural venues, and museums that showcase both its Gold Rush era history and contemporary northern culture. The city's unique position as a subarctic community also makes it an important center for understanding northern ecology and Indigenous cultures.