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The City of Whitehorse was established as a trans-shipment point during the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898. It was originally given the name "White Horse" by the gold miners who thought that the rapids at Miles Canyon looked like the manes of charging white horses.
Whitehorse was incorporated as a city in 1950 and in 1953 the capital of the Yukon was transferred from Dawson City to Whitehorse. The name of the city was originally spelled as two words, until the Geopgraphic Board of Canada combined them on March 21, 1957.
Located on the banks of the Yukon River, Whitehorse is the largest city in the territory and is on the Alaska Highway about halfway between Dawson City, BC and Fairbanks, Alaska. This central location makes Whitehorse a natural place to visit for all of those who are touring the region.
Population: 19,058
Westmark Hotel - Whitehouse
Located in the heart of downtown, within blocks of area restaurants, night spots, shopping and government offices, the Westmark Whitehorse is the Yukon's premier hotel and conference centre. Recently renovated, the Westmark Whitehorse offers 180 first-class guest rooms and suites, conference facilities and professional special event catering.
The Westmark Whitehorse features the largest hotel convention meeting space in the Yukon with over 7,000 total square feet of meeting space. The Steele Street Ale & Roast House serves up a fabulous menu and offers daily lunch and dinner specials. During the summer months be sure to visit the Steele Street Patio. The open-air, heated design provides a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere for guests to enjoy a lunch, a light snack, dinner, or a refreshing beverage.
Jacuzzi Suites
Non-Smoking Rooms
Corporate and Government Rates
Steele Street Restaurant & Steele Street Lounge
Heated Outdoor Patio (Open seasonally) Northern Wonders Gift Shop
Barber Shop
Free Parking
Guest Laundry
Meeting Facilities
Amenities - R / B / S
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