Miles Canyon

A short drive south of downtown Whitehorse, Miles Canyon is where the Yukon River narrows dramatically between basalt columns, turning the water a striking blue-green. A suspension bridge crosses the canyon for elevated views, with walking trails following both the rim and the riverbank. The site of the original Klondike Gold Rush–era Canyon City, where stampeders once had to navigate or portage around a treacherous stretch of river. Free to visit year-round.