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Bocelli's Pizzeria
Every pizza here comes with homemade basil tomato sauce and a lash of garlic. Mama mia! The myriad of options includes pesto and shrimp. Eat in the small dining room or get it delivered.
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Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre
Highly recommended, the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre focuses on Beringia, a mostly ice-free area that encompassed the Yukon, Alaska and eastern Siberia during the last ice age. Engaging exhibits re-create the time, right down to the giant beaver by the door. It's just south of the airport.
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Coasters
Hidden in the pedestrian 202 Motor Inn, this surprisingly huge bar has one of the best staff in town. Energetic and fun, there are always specials at the bar and high jinks brewing in the back banquettes. There's live music and comedy many nights; they get some good Vancouver bands. Sunday is open mike.
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Yukon Historical & Museums Association
The Yukon Historical & Museums Association offers quirky and interesting downtown walking tours four times daily. Meet at their office in the 1904 Donneworth House. Ask your guide to show you the WWII-era American latrine that's still not winning any hearts and minds.
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Kanoe People
Kanoe People , is right at the river's edge and can arrange guided and unguided trips (canoe/kayak to Carmacks $205/275; to Dawson City $350/495), which include orientation and transportation. There's a range of gear, maps and guides for sale. Custom trips can be arranged.
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old log church
A downtown gem, the 1900 old log church is the only log-cabin-style cathedral in the world. Displays include the compelling story of Rev Isaac Stringer who boiled and ate his boots while lost in the wilderness for 51 days. Fittingly, all that's left is his sole.
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Sanchez Cantina
Sanchez Cantina You have to head south across several borders to find Mexican this authentic. Among the surprising words on the menu are adobo, molé, pozolé and ceviché. It all comes from a compact, open kitchen. Enjoy drinks on the small patio.
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SS Klondike
The carefully restored SS Klondike was one of the largest sternwheelers used on the Yukon River. Built in 1937, it made its final run upriver to Dawson in 1955 and is now a national historic site. Try not to wish it was making the run now.
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Yukon Mining Co
A sprawling covered deck here gets mobbed with locals and visitors alike all through the season. Backed by a huge bar, diners choose from huge burgers, salads and steaks. This is one of the best places for fresh Yukon fish.
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Yukon Transportation Museum
Hey tenderfoot, find out what the Alaska Hwy was really like back in the day at the Yukon Transportation Museum . Let's just say mud was a dirty word. Exhibits cover planes, trains and dog-sleds.
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White Pass & Yukon Route Station
One look at the majestic Yukon River and you'll understand why the waterfront is being reborn. The beautiful White Pass & Yukon Route Station has been restored and anchors the area.
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Yukon Meat & Sausage
A traditional deli with excellent take-out or eat-in sandwiches (you choose from about 100 options) and soups. There's a range of house-smoked meats and gourmet foods perfect for provisioning.
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MacBride Museum
The Yukon's attic, the MacBride Museum covers the gold rush, First Nations, intrepid Mounties and more. Old photos vie with old stuffed critters, all under a sod roof.
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Yukon Conservation Society
Discover the natural beauty all around Whitehorse with a free (!) Yukon Conservation Society nature hike. There are 10 itineraries ranging from easy to hard.
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Up North Adventures
Up North Adventures offers similar services and competitive prices; staff speak German. In winter it offers snowmobile treks.
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Old Fire Hall
The Old Fire Hall has sales by local artists and live performances of music and comedy on a shifting schedule.
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Mac's Fireweed Books
Superb selection of local titles. It also carries topographical maps, road maps, magazines and newspapers.
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Fireweed Community Market
The Fireweed Community Market draws vendors from the region. Berries are fabulous.
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Giorgio's Cucina
The best restaurant locally serves up inventive Italian fare along with fine steaks and seafood. Service is polished while the huge portions might just polish you off. Excellent wine list and desserts.
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3 Beans Natural Foods
Self-catering choices include 3 Beans Natural Foods which has a good range of organic foods.
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