Yukon River
Whitehorse, Canada
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What river runs through Whitehorse?
The Yukon River begins near Whitehorse, British Columbia, and flows for about 1,988 miles (3,200 kilometers) to the Yukon delta and the Bering Sea in Alaska.
Why is the Yukon River so famous?
The Yukon River was used as one of the main modes of transportation during the Klondike Gold Rush. Even today, many watershed communities are inaccessible through the road system, so the river is still utilized for transportation.
How long is the Yukon River from Whitehorse to Dawson City?
With a small group and experienced guide, you will paddle all of the 730 kilometres on the Yukon River between Whitehorse and Dawson City. Travelling more than two weeks through a wilderness of Yukon proportions.