Whitehorse - Capital of the Yukon

Whitehorse is built on the banks of the Yukon river at the head of navigable waters. Originally the City was the terminal of the White Pass and Yukon Railway from Skagway. Paddle steamers carrying passengers and cargo for the gold miners in Dawson City started their down river journey in Whitehorse. The cities current population is just under 25,000 and has been voted the best small city to live in Canada.