Explore Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, with this interactive street and satellite map. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above the map to switch views. You can “grab” the map and drag it to re-centre it, or use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the Canada Base Map with Toporama contours — plus shaded relief, a labelled UTM grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Whitehorse, Yukon. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of Yukon or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Whitehorse and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the Canada Base Map from Natural Resources Canada with Toporama contours layered over it — the CanVec topographic data behind the printed NTS sheets, and the mapping used for hiking, hunting, canoe routes and back-country travel. Relief shows shaded relief and hypsometric tints. The search box finds any Canadian town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Whitehorse.
Reading the map like a paper NTS sheet. Click Grid to overlay the UTM grid, labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass — which matters in Canada, where declination runs from about 20 degrees west in Newfoundland to 20 degrees east in the Yukon.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a UTM/MGRS grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what Canadian search and rescue work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Place | Whitehorse |
| Type | City |
| Province / Territory | Yukon (YT) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 60.724214 |
| Longitude | -135.056098 |
| Population | 411 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | Y1A |
| Area Code | 867 |
| Importance | Major city |
| CGN ID | KAHFT |
Whitehorse is a city in Yukon, Canada. It is classified as a major city. Whitehorse is located at 60.7242°N, 135.0561°W.
Whitehorse rests within a wide valley where the air holds the keen, sharp edge of the north, inviting a clarity of vision that settles over the land. It lies 65.0 km north-north-west of Carcross, YT (from Carcross, YT: bearing 343°T), and is situated 9.3 km south-east of Crestview. The Yukon River carves a persistent path through the heart of the terrain, its currents mirroring the pale, lingering light that brushes against the slopes of Haeckel Hill. Beyond the immediate banks, the earth reaches toward a quiet stillness, punctuated only by the presence of Long Lake, which mirrors the vast, open sky like a fallen shard of cloud. Here, the transition of seasons dictates the pace of existence, turning the landscape into a study of deep greens and stark, crystalline whites that demand a patient, observant spirit from all who dwell in the valley. Long before the arrival of those who sought fortune in the earth, the land supported the ancestors of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, whose presence remains a fundamental gravity in the region. The subsequent rush of prospectors and traders transformed the banks of the Yukon River into a bustling thoroughfare, changing the character of the settlement from a seasonal gathering place to a permanent fixture of industry. Whitehorse grew from these disparate encounters, evolving from a rough waypoint for travelers into a seat of governance that balances the weight of its frontier legacy with the necessities of a modern administrative center. This history persists in the quiet corners of the valley, where the echo of early paddlewheelers seems to linger in the bend of the river. Today, the economy of Whitehorse thrives as a hub for government services and professional support, acting as the primary engine for the surrounding region. The reliance on the public sector is matched by a growing curiosity in the land’s resources, though the daily life of residents often centers on the practicalities of northern logistics and small-scale enterprise. While the heavy machinery of industry occasionally hums in the distance, the primary focus remains on the delivery of essential services that sustain the population across the vast, rugged expanse. Whitehorse functions as the anchor for these operations, providing the infrastructure and human energy required to maintain the stability of the north while fostering a self-reliant spirit that values competence over pretense. Civic life in Whitehorse finds its expression in the halls of the legislature, where the policies governing the territory are debated against the backdrop of an unforgiving but beautiful wilderness. Cultural institutions and local gatherings provide a necessary warmth, drawing people together to share stories and music that capture the resilience of those living in such a high latitude. While no professional sports leagues operate within these borders, the energy of the residents is instead directed toward the outdoor pursuits that the proximity of Haeckel Hill and the Yukon River afford. This life is defined by a deep engagement with the immediate world, a preference for authentic connection, and a respect for the silence that gathers around the edges of the valley as the sun dips low.
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Explore Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 60.724214, -135.056098. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Whitehorse includes the postal code (Y1A), telephone area code (867). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any Canadian town, county or landmark by name; offers the Canada Base Map with Toporama contours and shaded relief as base layers; overlays a labelled UTM grid so the map can be read like a printed NTS sheet; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a UTM/MGRS grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data for Whitehorse is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; Canada Base Map, Toporama and CBME © Natural Resources Canada (Open Government Licence — Canada); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |