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🏔️ PHASE 2: REVERSE THE HIGHLIGHTS

Stop 5: Whitehorse

Say goodbye to friends, pick up the RV, and head north. Whitehorse is your launch pad for the highlights the group did in the first two weeks — and you're about to see them all. RV pickup is right here at Fraserway.

📅 Aug 22–23, 2026
🌙 2 nights
🚗 Fly Terrace→Vancouver→Whitehorse, then collect RV
🚐 RV pickup Aug 22 — Fraserway, 9039 Quartz Rd
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Friends Head Home. Your Adventure Continues.
The group returns their RVs in Terrace. You fly up to Whitehorse and pick up your RV at Fraserway — then head north to see everything they raved about.
🚗Getting There from Terrace

✈️ Option A — Fly

Fly Terrace → Vancouver → Whitehorse.

Best option if flights work out. Check times carefully — connections can be tight. Book early, seats fill fast in summer.

🚗 Option B — Drive

One-way car rental from Terrace, drive ~14 hrs to Whitehorse.

Can split over 2 days (stay in Smithers or Watson Lake). Scenic but long — factor in road conditions.

🚐 ✅ THE PLAN: RV from Whitehorse

Pick up the RV at Fraserway RV, Whitehorse on Aug 22.

📍 9039 Quartz Road, Whitehorse
📞 867-668-3438

Fly Terrace→Vancouver→Whitehorse, collect the RV, and you're on the road. This is the confirmed approach.

📋 Aug 22 — Transition Day Plan
Morning: group returns RVs in Terrace. Say your goodbyes, collect your gear.

Fly Terrace (YXT) → Vancouver (YVR) → Whitehorse (YXY).
Arrive Whitehorse → collect RV at Fraserway, 9039 Quartz Rd (867-668-3438).

Big transition day — book flights early and build in buffer time.
🏕️Where to Stay
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Hi Country RV Park
Full hookups, right beside the highway — ideal if you're continuing with an RV. Family-friendly, convenient for an early departure north.
hicountryrv.com
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Best Western Gold Rush Inn
Downtown Whitehorse — solid option, central location, easy access to restaurants and attractions. Book ahead for late August.
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Coast High Country Inn
Well-reviewed hotel in Whitehorse, good amenities, reliable mid-range option for families.
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Edgewater Hotel
Riverfront location on the Yukon River — beautiful views, walkable to downtown. A step up in experience after days of camping.
⭐Whitehorse Highlights
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Miles Canyon
Stunning basalt canyon walk along the Yukon River. Easy 5 km loop trail, free. The canyon walls are dramatic — a hidden gem right near town. Don't miss it.
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Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre
Ice age exhibits featuring giant mammoth and bear skeletons. Kids love it. One of the best natural history displays in the north. ~$10/adult.
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SS Klondike National Historic Site
Restored 1937 sternwheeler paddle steamer. Parks Canada site, free entry. Walk the decks of a working piece of Yukon Gold Rush history.
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Takhini Hot Springs
Natural hot pools, 30 min north of Whitehorse. Perfect family stop — soak tired muscles before the drive north. ~$15/adult.
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Yukon Wildlife Preserve
See elk, caribou, muskox, mountain goats, and bison on a driving tour. Great for kids — guaranteed wildlife sightings in a natural setting.
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Whitehorse Fish Ladder
World's longest wooden fish ladder. Watch Chinook salmon run from July to September. Free, fascinating, and the kids will remember it.
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Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre
Indigenous art and history, waterfront location on the Yukon River. Beautiful building, important context for the land you're travelling through.
🥾Hikes

🏞️ Miles Canyon Trail 🟢 Easy

5 km loop along the Yukon River through a dramatic basalt canyon. Flat, well-maintained, suitable for all ages. Stunning views at every turn — one of the best easy walks in the territory. Free.

🌊 Millennium Trail 🟢 Easy

Follows the Yukon River right through town. Flat, paved sections, various lengths — walk as far as you like. Great for an evening stroll with the family or a morning run. Free.

🍽️Restaurants
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    Klondike Rib & Salmon
    Local favourite — slow-smoked ribs and fresh Yukon salmon. The definitive Whitehorse dining experience.
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    Burnt Toast Café
    Best breakfast in Whitehorse. Comfort food done right — fuel up before a big day of exploring.
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    Antoinette's
    Fine dining, French-inspired — Whitehorse's best evening out. Great for a celebration dinner on your first night of independence.
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    Sanchez Cantina
    Family-friendly Mexican. Good food, relaxed vibe — a reliable choice when the kids are hungry and you need something fast.
🛒Provisioning — Stock Up Here
🛒 Save-On-Foods — Major Grocery Stock-Up
Address: 43 Chilkoot Way #100, Whitehorse

Do this before leaving Whitehorse. This is your last major grocery store before heading into the Yukon backcountry. Stock up on everything you'll need for the days ahead — food, snacks, camp supplies, medications, sunscreen. Don't leave underprepared.
🗺️Location
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