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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.

The Log Trail Loop winds through peaceful forest near Chadburn Lake, where the air is filled with the scent of spruce and the colors of wildflowers in summer. Lupines, fireweed, and paintbrush line the path, adding bright touches of purple and pink beneath the tall trees. It’s an easy, quiet loop that captures the calm beauty of the boreal landscape. It's perfect if you’re looking for a slow and relaxing walk close to town.

Surrounded by rolling forest and low hills, Chadburn Lake feels like a hidden northern retreat just minutes from Whitehorse. The lake’s clear waters mirror the sky and nearby ridges, creating a picture-perfect spot for paddling or simply watching the reflections shift with the light. If you’re lucky, you might spot loons gliding across the water.

Here you’ll find a small beach and picnic area near the Log Trailhead, inviting you to slow down and enjoy the view. There are picnic tables, benches, and plenty of space to spread a blanket by the shore after hiking or kayaking. It’s a perfect place to spend time with family or simply enjoy a moment by the lake.

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.

Shipyards Park sits near the original Whitehorse shipyards and boat-building sites used during the early 20th century. Still, today the park stands as a walkable museum, with sculptures and historical buildings. The park's open, grassy area is excellent for picnics, and it's a popular spot for lunch boats to gather in the summer.

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.

Whitehorse, the capital and largest city of the Yukon Territory in northwestern Canada, sits on the Yukon River, North America's third-longest river. Whitehorse is home to one of the world's longest wooden fish ladders that let salmon bypass the hydroelectric dam. The Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta'an Kwäch’än Council lived here and used this river 10,000 years before settlers arrived.