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BEST WESTERN Gold Rush Inn
411 Main Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2B6Phone: 867/668-4500 | Fax: 867/668-7432
This Whitehorse, YT hotel offers excellent customer service and enjoys a central location…close to attractions, shopping and the historic Yukon River waterfront. The BEST WESTERN Gold Rush Inn is also newly renovated, 100% non-smoking and features an on-site Aveda Spa and Main Street location.
Bundle up to the BEST WESTERN Gold Rush Inn for your next Yukon Territory vacation and you'll stay in newly renovated rooms that come complete free high-speed Internet and free airport shuttle service. Need to relax and unwind? Guests can choose between several treatments at the on-site Elements Aveda Spa or the full service Primal Hair Salon.
Try a local brew and live music in the famous Gold Pan Saloon…rated one of the "…Best Bars Across Canada" by the Globe and Mail.
Ready to see the city and enjoys its colorful history and nightlife? Just head outside to enjoy beautiful Yukon Territory scenery and indulge in outdoor adventure - like dog mushing, horseback riding, fishing, skiing, hiking the Chilkoot Trail and canoeing through the Canadian wilderness. If you want to see the sights, there's S.S. Klondike, Old Log Church Museum, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Kluane National Park and the Alaskan Highway nearby, along with the Northern Lights at night.
Business travelers will enjoy staying at this premier business hotel in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory close to all the major businesses and government offices. We also offer modern and professional meeting and conference services.
Make your next Yukon Territory vacation unforgettable. Book a stay at the BEST WESTERN Gold Rush Inn today!
Local Events Worth Considering:
May 2012
Juneau will resonate to the beat of the finest jazz, blues, and classical music.
Celebrating Dawson’s gold rush heritage and contemporary mining in the Klondike, the show has become a springtime tradition and kick off to summer.
This event follows the gradient-rich Hwy 26 from the busy resource town of Quesnel to the Cariboo Gold Rush mountain valleys of Barkerville.
June 2012
Seward’s halibut are a local surprise for those who typically think only of our Silver Salmon runs.
Join the Three Barons in revelry and merriment as they meet once more to shape the fate of nations. In Anchorage.
Three days of the best in North American bluegrass music talent comes to the Yukon Arts Centre. In Whitehorse.
Celebrating GLBT Pride with entertainment, parade, speakers, vendors, food and fun. Everyone welcome. In Anchorage.
A 4-person scramble with a shotgun start. The proceeds from the tournament will help fund Hope’s Emergency Needs Fund. In Palmer.
Register your team online, space is limited. Come out and watch for free. At the Pepsi Softball Centre in Whitehorse.
19th Annual race from Haines Junction, Yukon to Haines, Alaska. 8-person, 4-person, 2-person and solo teams. In Haines Junction..
Activities, events & more, all in celebration of our aboriginal partners in Fort St. James & across Canada. In Fort St. James.
Bringing First Nations artists together with artists from around the world to share and celebrate their creativity. In Whitehorse.
Enjoy the extended daylight hours at this event, with two 18-hole tournaments being played. In Whitehorse.
This June marks the 17th consecutive year for our event. Have fun running in Mayo.
This mountain bike event has competitors race around the trails behind the Copperbelt Mining Museum in Whitehorse.
The most spectacular paddling marathon in the world. Paddlers are put to the challenge at this annual wilderness canoe and kayak race. In Whitehorse.
July 2012
Yukon First Nations’ artists come together with international artists to share and celebrate their creativity and heritage with you. In Whitehorse.
One of the largest running regional events; parade followed by a traditional pit barbecue, entertainment & fireworks. In Dawson Creek.
In Seward.
From Northern California to Alaska, five artists explore the movement of space, time and seasons with materials and techniques. In Ketchikan.
Discover an exciting collection of musicians and visual artists, and relax and enjoy our beautiful community. In Atlin.
The event for dog lovers. Bring your pup out to the parade of breeds, and enter your pooch in contests. In Prince George.
Mountain View Golf course will be hosting the Yukon Golf Championships. In Whitehorse.
The longest canoe and kayak race in the world. Race Start is in Downtown Whitehorse.
Family fun in Dawson City.
Magic Happens at the Fair. In Haines.
Entry fees, medals and shirts. The start/finish is at the picnic shelter at Sandy Beach, Savikko Park, in Douglas.
Join us for a feast of musical fun in Whitehorse, the vibrant capital of Canada's Yukon.
August 2012
We invite all artists of any age or experience, any medium, to submit up to two works of art for display during the month of August. In Ketchikan.
Celebration of frontier fur trade & pioneering life in Northern BC. Flint knapping, craft making workshops and more. In Fort St. James./p>
One of the biggest rodeos in Canada. The whole family can enjoy the Kiddies' Parade, the Fair Parade & the midway.
Taking place during Discovery Days weekend, the Arts Festival features artists from across the Yukon and Northwest Territories. In Dawson City.
Sponsored by the Territorial Sportsmen, this is the oldest continuous salmon derby in Alaska. In Juneau.
Experience the excitement of catching dime bright, silver salmon at the 57th Annual Silver Salmon Derby in Seward.
A week of special events celebrating Dawson City including games, races, movies, a parade, and much more.
In Seward.
September 2012
Purchase vegetables grown in the Huble garden and see heritage demonstrations including canning and baking. In Prince George.
Teams of up to 10 runners compete in this overnight relay through the scenic Coast Mountains. From Skagway to Whitehorse.
Participate in activities that celebrate the creative expression of your community. In Whitehorse.
Free events & activities, chicken races, interpretive programs & a whole lot more.< In Fort St. James./p>
October 2012
At the Bowes Family Crystal Centre in Grande Prairie.
From 11am-4pm at Muskoseepi Park in Grande Prairie.
November 2012
At Evergreen Park in Grande Prairie.
At Beaverlodge.
Nearby Attractions:
List All YT AttractionsMacBride Museum of Yukon History
Yukon adventure starts here! Visit the MacBridge Museum of Yukon History for gold panning and family fun. From gold rush fever to the birth of Whitehorse, the MacBride Museum offers a complete view of the people and events that built Canada’s Yukon. Open all year. Stay close to the museum in a comfortable Best Western guest room and enjoy your time in Whitehorse.
Northern Tales Travel Services
The Yukon territory awaits those ready to see it all. What better way to do so, than with Northern Tales Travel Services. The first-class Aurora Borealis viewing tours are one of the more popular tours offered during the winter. Enjoy viewing the spectacular Aurora Borealis from the comfortable Northern Lights Trading Post. Summer tours include photography tours and birding excursions. While in the Whitehorse area, rest comfortably with Best Western hotels.
S.S. Klondike
Southern Yukon territory visitors looking for a fun day of sight-seeing, have wonderful options in Whitehorse. Touring the historical S.S. Klondike, located on the Yukon River, is a definite must-do. The original S.S. Klondike sternwheeler was built in 1929 and hauled freight between Whitehorse and Dawson City. Once it ran aground in 1936, parts were salvaged by the British-Yukon Navigation Company and the S.S. Klondike II was built.
Klondike II hauled freight in Yukon through the 30s and 40s, until 1950. Once the highway from Whitehorse to Dawson City was built, the sternwheeler was decommissioned. The ship was converted into a cruise ship and remained active for five years, before it was sent to the Whitehorse shipyards. Thankfully, the ship was restored and moved to its current location, in 1966. While in town, stay close to this National Historic Site of Canada and many other city attractions, in a comfortable Best Western guest room.
Sky High Wilderness Ranch
Ready for fun? While in Whitehorse, visit the Sky High Wilderness Ranch for an authentic Yukon experience. Choose a horseback or dogsled adventure tour, from one hour to all day, for a great time outside. The "Hike with the Huskies" and "Salmon BBQ and Kennel Tour" are great new tours being offered this summer. Kick up feet in a comfortable Best Western guest room after a fun-flled day at the ranch.
Takhini Hot Springs
Relax and take a break while visiting Whitehorse. Stop by the Takhini Hot Springs and for an afternoon of fun at the newly renovated pool complex in this natural odorless hotsprings pool. Enjoy a snack or meal in the licensed cafe, climb the rock wall or try the zip line. The hot springs are open year-round. After soaking in the hot springs, kick up your feet in a comfortable Best Western guest room.
Up North Adventures
Ready for an adventure? Look no further than with award-winning travel outfitters, Up North Adventures. Located in downtown Whitehorse, Up North Adventures offers adventure for every level. Winter adventures include ice fishing and snowmobiling. Summer-time excursions include fishing, hiking and Yukon River trips. The twenty-four hours of sunlight only enhances the experience. Take a break from the action, in a comfortable Best Western guest room and enjoy a wonderful night's rest.
Yukon Artists At Work
Those ready to spend time with creative minds have just the place to go. Visit Whitehorse's own Yukon Artists At Work. Stop by for a wonderful opportunity to see exclusive fine art and craft originals. Take the time to meet these thirty-five renowned artists, from the Yukon territory. Stay close to this incredible attraction, in a local Best Western guest room and enjoy a wonderful night's rest.
Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre
Explore the Ice Age history of the Yukon. Visit the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre to meet Woolly Mammoths and other large extinct animals. Hunt in the spear-throwing range and watch the two films, to learn more about the rich history of Whitehorse and the Yukon territory. Be sure to schedule enough time to partake in a guided tour. The centre is open daily from May to September. Rest comfortably in a Best Western guest room and enjoy excellent guest services.
Yukon Transportation Musem
A Moving Experience. True Yukon stories live at the Yukon Transportation Museum, in Whitehorse. This museum houses a unique collection of artifacts depicting the Gold Rush transportation heritage, the building of the Alaska Highway and unusual modes of travel used in the north. Experience big, impressive modes of transportation—dramatic, authentic, and personal stories of Yukon ingenuity and self-sufficiency. Group tours are welcome and the museum's location is easily accessible from the Klondike Highway. While in town, stay close to the museum and many attractions in town as a guest of Best Western hotels.
Yukon Wildlife Preserve
Get in touch with nature, while in the Whitehorse area. The Yukon Wildlife Preserve is located 25 minutes north of Whitehorse and offers visitors self-guided walking and skiing tours. The interpretive bus tours are another great way to learn about this wonderful preserve. Schedule plenty of time at the preserve to see the ten major species of northern animals, in their natural habitat. After a fun day outside, check into a comfortable Best Western guest room and enjoy a wonderful night's rest.
