How do I get to Whitehorse?
It’s much easier than you think! You can connect to Whitehorse from Vancouver, Kelowna, Edmonton, Calgary or Victoria on discounted flights with Air North, Yukon’s Airline. With two free checked bags, snacks and warm cookies, find out why this is the airline Yukoners love to brag about!
Air North, Yukon’s Airline is offering a 10% discount on flights for participants. You may also wish to consider a “connector fare” if traveling from another location in Canada or abroad - Air North offers “connector fares” to and from Whitehorse for as low as $99 each way (no discount code required).
Flight times are approximately 2-3 hours from the main cities of Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver, with Vancouver having the greatest number of daily flights and the shortest flight times. The Whitehorse airport is a 10 minute taxi ride from downtown and is also served by hotel shuttles and transit.
You will receive discount codes and procedures after you register. You will also receive discount codes for various activities and events.
How do I get around Whitehorse?
The Whitehorse Nordic Centre is located in Whitehorse at 200-1 Sumanik Drive, next to the Canada Games Centre.
The Whitehorse Nordic Centre can easily be accessed by City transit. The best stop is at the Canada Games Centre, which is a 50 meter walk to a staircase to the Whitehorse Nordic Centre chalet.
Bus routes 101, 202, 301 and 402 stop at the Canada Games Centre. City of Whitehorse transit information page. You can transport your ski equipment on the bus if it’s in a ski bag.
If you wish to rent a car, there are several options. The Whitehorse Nordic Centre has ample free parking.
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Driving Force : 1-867-668-2137
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K&K Truck Rentals: (867) 456-2121
Taxi can be a fast and convenient way to circulate around town from a pick at the airport to a ride from your hotel to the Nordic Centre (if you are traveling with a ski bag or case, make sure to mention it during your taxi reservation).
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Yukon Cab: 867-333-4444
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Whitehorse Taxi: 867-393-2227
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Yellow Cab: 867-668-4811
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Friendly Taxi: 867-393-3399
The City of Whitehorse has a multitude of paved, maintained multi-use trails if you would like to walk to the Whitehorse Nordic Centre. See the City of Whitehorse trail map. It takes about 30-40 minutes to walk to the Nordic Centre from downtown.