Downtown Whitehorse riverside
Whitehorse, Canada
Home to hotels near the Yukon River featuring historical charm with in-house Italian restaurants and seafood options.
Places in Downtown Whitehorse riverside
- Klondike Rib & Salmon A top-rated restaurant among Whitehorse's most recommended dining options.
- Gather Cafe & Taphouse A top-rated cafe and taphouse among Whitehorse's most recommended spots.
Practical notes for Whitehorse
- Best time to visit
- August to April offers the best Northern Lights viewing, while June to August brings long daylight hours for outdoor activities.
- Getting around
- Downtown Whitehorse sits along the Yukon River, with most hotels and restaurants within walking distance of the historic riverside core.
- Currency
- Canadian Dollar (C$)
- Language
- English. French and several First Nations languages are spoken.
- Timezone
- MST (UTC-7, year-round)
- Current trends
- Whitehorse's dining scene continues to diversify beyond its Klondike-era roots, with Tony's Pasta & Seafood House, Yukon Bunsik, and Chef Angelo reflecting a growing international range alongside long-standing institutions like Klondike Rib & Salmon, reflecting the territory's capital as a genuine, if remote, culinary destination.
Other neighborhoods in Whitehorse
- City center district — Home to Raven Inn Whitehorse and the Edgewater Hotel, both 3.5-star properties.
- SKKY Hotel district — Home to Whitehorse's premier boutique accommodation, a TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award winner.
Read the full Whitehorse guide