From Teslin YT (Yukon Territory) we had a fairly short drive to Whitehorse, YT. Along the way we drove close to two large lakes: Teslin Lake and Marsh Lake. We found Pioneer RV Park just outside town.
Whitehorse is a large city, compared to most we've been in lately. Since 1953 it has been the capital of Yukon; with a population of 26,000, it accounts for about 60% of the total inhabitants of the entire territory. It has stores, restaurants, museums, parks, phone & wi fi.
Whitehorse was founded during the Klondike gold rush. Large paddlewheel steamboats navigated the Yukon River to Whitehorse, bringing people and supplies to the new territory. Eventually a railroad line was built from Skagway, Alaska to Whitehorse, Yukon...this connected the town to even more trade. Whitehorse became a major supply center for the entire Yukon Territory.
After about two weeks of driving every day, we have decided to park and stay a few days in Whitehorse...rest, get a car wash, and just play tourist for awhile.
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