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Before the Whitehorse Dam was built, the canyon was home to rapids. Today, its calm waters are an extension of Lake Schwatka. The setting they form with the basalt walls of the gorge is perfect for peaceful hiking.

Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club, abbreviated as the WXCSC, has trails for hiking or summer use or cross-country skiing in winter. Open to hiking, trail running, and mountain biking, this spiderweb of trails consists of packed dirt, gravel, and sections that are more rooty and rocky. Visitors can enjoy the boreal forest, small lakes, and a few nice viewpoints.

The Miles Canyon Suspension Bridge spans the emerald-green waters of the Yukon River where it flows through the volcanic rock walls of Miles Canyon. The bridge was built in 1922 to help cross the Yukon River before there were any nearby roads. Today's modern suspension bridge was built in the same spot and is a pedestrian-only bridge that gently sways.

Get a view of Long Lake from the Blowdown Spur Trail. This lake is one of the "warmest" natural swimming holes near Whitehorse, so if it's a nice day, bring your bathing suit and towel!

The Hospital Ridge Trail sits on the east side of the Yukon River from Whitehorse. Hikers and bikers can enjoy forested sections, ridge single-track, and views overlooking Long Lake and the Yukon River valley.

A unique viewpoint of this unnamed, perfectly round lake. In the summer, the sandy shores are almost yellow where the green water meets them, lying in the thick forest.

The 9th Avenue Trail is open to hiking and biking, and skirts the back side of the small downtown Dawson City. There are benches overlooking the town, and the trail is wider and more laid back than the network of trails east of Dawson City.

The Whitehorse Indian Mission School Memorial is a reminder of the history of colonization and cultural suppression in the Yukon, as well as the strength of survivors of the Kwanlin Dün and Ta’an Kwäch’än peoples. Please ensure the utmost respect upon visits. All within a stone's throw sit the Healing Totem, Yukon River Viewing Wharf, MacBride Museum of Yukon History, and so many other art and historical learning opportunities.