Whitehorse

Adopt some of the rugged adventure spirit that made this Yukon capital city famous when you develop and perfect your language skills with English courses in Whitehorse. Although it was inhabited by native peoples long before the late-19th century, the Klondike Gold Rush in 1896 rocketed...

Adopt some of the rugged adventure spirit that made this Yukon capital city famous when you develop and perfect your language skills with English courses in Whitehorse. Although it was inhabited by native peoples long before the late-19th century, the Klondike Gold Rush in 1896 rocketed the city to prominence. Learn all about Whitehorse's Gold Rush past – and practice your English – when you tour the MacBride Museum. From there, history buffs can delve a little deeper into Whitehorse's gold mining background by touring the S.S. Klondike, while animal lovers might prefer to check out the abundant native fauna on display at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve. Outdoor enthusiasts should hike through the stunning natural scenery at Miles Canyon or climb to the top of surrounding mountain ridges to see the city from a new perspective. The most stunning view on display at Whitehorse, however, is not the city skyline. Because of its northern latitude, Whitehorse residents and visitors can see the truly awesome Aurora Borealis phenomenon. Students at an English school in Whitehorse who'd like to experience another iconic Whitehorse pastime can either embark on their own dogsledding adventure, or cheer on mushers as they cross the finish line after finishing the 1000-mile long Yukon Quest dogsled race.