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Whitehorse

City in Yukon, Canada

Overview

Whitehorse, the capital of Yukon, is a scenic city set along the mighty Yukon River. Renowned for its northern wilderness, lively arts, and history as a Gold Rush hub, it offers both adventure and urban comforts. The city's compact size makes it easy to explore local culture, stunning landscapes, and outdoor activities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Canada
Territory
Yukon
Population
28,201
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
60.72°, -135.05°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
76
Female Safety
73
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
81
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$2,372
Local Cost
$1,690
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
86
English
100
Temperature
-3.9°C
Summer Avg
9.5°C
Winter Avg
-15.9°C
Record High
27.0°C
Record Low
-45.5°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
581 mm
Internet Speed
102 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
1
Cafes
8
Nightlife
2
Parks
14
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YXY
Distance
1 km

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Neighborhoods
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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.

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