Whitehorse hiking has become extremely popular among knowledgeable hikers, backpackers and outdoorsmen in recent years. Whitehorse is known as the capital city of the Yukon, which spans both western Canada and Alaska. The Yukon is a premier destination for travelers who are interested in seeing some of the world's most spectacular natural beauty, almost completely untouched by man.

Whitehorse hiking is an ecologist or animal-lover's dream. The Yukon is home to two enormous nature and wildlife perserves, and millions of animals roam the immense landscape. Besides elk, moose, bear, sheep and bison, you'll find caribou, muskox, goats, marmots, and an great variety of bird species. The Yukon wildlife preserve was developed to be a tourist attraction so animals are especially visible to visitors.

Whitehorse Hiking--Something for Everyone
Every kind of hiking experience is available in the Whitehorse area, for every kind of traveler. Lodging of all types is available, from modern hotels to lodges and log cabins, to outdoor camping areas, to untouched wilderness where the more adventurous can find their own spot of ground to lie down on.

Activities available to Whitehorse hiking enthusiasts run the gamut from fishing, canoeing, wildlife watching, biking, camping and horseback riding to sightseeing by plane or helicopter, or visiting gold rush ghost towns. There are even numerous winter activities, including dog-mushing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, snow showing and more.

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