5 Day Winter Sightseeing

Danielle Marie Lister - (daniellemarielister)
Itinerary created by
Danielle Marie Lister
What you’ll do

Winters in the Yukon are such a unique experience. Northern winters can be cold but with that comes great beauty like the frosted landscapes and northern lights. This itinerary will help you make the most of the short daylight we get during this season and will allow you to take in a variety of winter activities. There's something for everyone and allows you to step outside of your comfort zone however far you're willing. Enjoy the relaxed pace of northern winters and embrace the coziness!

You will need to rent a car, I would recommend looking at Driving Force because they are well equipped for our snowy roads.

Welcome to Whitehorse! Today you will to go on scenic little road trip to a charming town called Carcross. Along the way you might see caribou and you'll definitely get mountain views. Do some relaxed exploring and sightseeing. You can venture further down the South Klondike Highway past Carcross to the Whitepass (Fraser Border) and turn around whenever you'd like if you'd like extend it, the mountains continue to get more spectacular in that direction but the weather can be dicey. Come back to Whitehorse from warm meal and then get ready to go out chasing the northern lights if the weather is looking clear!

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Waterfront Stay in Downtown Whitehorse | Neighbourly North
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Centrally located modern stay in downtown Whitehorse
Category
Hotel
Est. Price
US$250
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Discover the Southern Lakes | Roadtrip
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Enjoy a calm drive with mountain, forest and lake views
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Activity
Est. Duration
4-6h
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Small town with lots of views and charm
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Sightsee around the small ecletic town of Carcross
Category
Culture
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Foot Bridge over Clear Lake
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Picturesque Views of the Carcross Railway Bridge
Category
Sightseeing
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Bennett Beach
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A large sandy beach stunning mountain views
Category
Sightseeing
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Caribou Crossing Coffee
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Local coffee shop
Category
Café
Est. Price
US$5
Direction
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Miner's Daughter/Dirty Northern
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A locals favourite restaurant and bar
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
US$20
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Aurora Viewing Close to Whitehorse
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Watch the Northern Lights Dance
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Activity
Est. Duration
1-2h
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