Westmark Hotels in Whitehorse, Yukon

Set along the adventurous thread of Alaska highway, Westmark Hotels & Inns, a subsidiary of Holland America Line, offer environmentally exciting tourist accommodations. Two are nestled in the evergreens and cool blue mountains of Whitehorse, the capital city of Yukon Territory, Canada. Both are outfitted with mountain hiking, kayaking, sport fishing, a chance to glimpse the Northern Lights and an opportunity to stride across the Yukon River on a suspension bridge dating back to the gold rush days.

Westmark Whitehorse Hotel & Conference Center

Set in the center of the city, the Whitehorse Hotel & Conference Center offers the Yukon's leading accommodations. Surrounded by snow-crowned mountains and within blocks of area restaurants, night-spots, shopping and government offices, the hotel has180 newly renovated, non-smoking rooms and Jacuzzi suites. Complimentary Internet in the lobby, free airport shuttle, Northern Wonders gift and over 7,000 square feet of meeting and conference space is available.

Amenities include: barber shop; free parking; Westmark Guest Rewards; Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan; Air Canada Aeroplan; Meeting and conference rates; Internet available in all rooms (for a separate fee); The Steele Street Restaurant & Lounge

Average double room rates for this year-round hotel are from $129 (as of November 2009).

Westmark Whitehorse Hotel & Conference Center
201 Wood Street
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada, Y1A 2E4
(867) 393-9700
westmarkhotels.com/whitehorsehotel

Westmark Klondike Inn Whitehorse

The Westmark Klondike Inn Whitehorse is open May through September. It is positioned a little outside of the city, away from main tourist attractions, shops and restaurants. The hotel offers a ski lodge type abode with 99 smoke-free rooms with coffeemakers. After a day biking or hiking Grey Mountain around Marsh Lake, enjoy traditional home-style cooking at Arizona Charlie's restaurant.

Amenities include the Klondike Café and Coffee Shop, Sternwheeler Lounge and saunas.

Average double room rates are from $139 (as of November 2009).

Westmark Klondike Inn Whitehorse
2288 Second Avenue
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 1C8
(867) 668-4747
www.westmarkhotels.com/klondike

Tips & Attractions

Westmark Hotels & Inns offer group travel deals and Alaska Airline specials with chances to earn frequent flier miles. If you travel to Whitehorse between mid-July and mid-August, you can witness the Chinook salmon passing though the river on the way to spawning grounds from the Fish Ladder observatory. On your way from Fish Ladder, you can hike the Millennium Trail along the Yukon River toward the downtown lights and evening events.

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Article Written By Noelle Carver

Noelle Carver has been a freelance writer since 2009, with work published in "SSYK" and "The Wolf," two U.K. literary journals. Carver holds a Bachelor of Arts in literature from American University and a Master of Fine Arts in writing from The New School. She lives in New York City.

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