I've been coming to Watson Lake to do locums for years now. I keep coming back because it's a great group of people and setting for rural medicine. You just can't find this type of medicine in a city.– Dr. Morgan Brache
Whitehorse
Whitehorse is located on the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta'an Kwäch'än Council
As Yukon’s capital, Whitehorse is a small city, with a big backyard.
Beautiful, energetic and entertaining—this small city has all the makings of a big one. Exciting outdoor adventure, live theatre, a variety of dining options, deep roots and riveting gold rush history—plus you don’t have to choose between cultural and outdoor experiences.
Known as the “Wilderness City”, Whitehorse has the great outdoors at its doorstep. More than 700 kilometres of marked trails run along the river and out to picture-perfect lakes.
With natural beauty and a great personality, it’s easy to fall in love with Whitehorse. A word of caution: the colourful mix of locals includes many who were once just visiting and discovered they were home.
Whitehorse General Hospital is the tertiary centre for surrounding Yukon regions and is home to many primary care clinics and specialty services.
HOW DO I GET TO WHITEHORSE?
BY PLANE
You can catch regular flights with Air North, Yukon’s Airline, from Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Kelowna, Victoria, Toronto and Yellowknife.
DRIVING
Load up your best sing-along playlist and grab enough snacks to last the trip. Then buckle up for the drive of your life.
FUN FACTS ABOUT WHITEHORSE:
- In 2011, the World Health Organization ranked Whitehorse #1 for cleanest air in the world.
- Legend says Whitehorse got its name when gold seekers thought Miles Canyon’s wild rapids resembled the manes of charging white horses
- The Whitehorse area has over 700 kilometres of marked trail, including 85 kilometres of groomed cross country ski trails.
