Great place to take in some local (and remote) talent…read more The Guild Hall is a little event space in the middle of Porter Creek that was the recent recipient of a well deserved upgrade. Came here last week to take in a comedy show and it was a blast. It's not super large which is nice as it feels like you have a more personalized performance. If comedy is not your thing, they also do plays, music and other live performances for you to enjoy. I did find their website is a little out of date so do check their facebook page as well to see what is going on. The only shame is I lived in the same block for 15 years and never attended a single event, now that I no longer live there I finally give this place a try.

Thanks to an upcoming $648,000 face lift, the Guild Hall will be looking like a million bucks by…read moreMarch 2011. Great! I remember going here with my Dad when I was a lil rugrat. I saw so many different plays over the years. Some went way over my head, and others were pretty dull requiring deep thought. But I am a better person today because of it. Glad to hear this institution is still going strong. Bravo!

This is a really nice little museum. There's a nice little 15-minute train ride that takes you…read morearound the park and shows a bit of the equipment that was used back in the day. The engine is a single piston diesel with two speeds: Go and Stop. Inside there are some nice exhibits and gorgeous rock and ore samples. Great information about one of the biggest mining disasters in history up here. There is a nice playground outside for the kids, and a few tails that you can walk and explore some of the outdoor exhibits. This place doesn't have to be a huge time commitment - just come and do what you want, then move on.

Really enjoyed our time here. The docents were nice and there is a great playground for the kids…read more The price is fantastic. Lots of rocks and relics to look at and the little train ride is fun. More for history lovers than someone looking for rides and flashy exhibitions.

Always a stop I make when I'm in town. There is always something I find that is just right for…read moresomeone special. Definitely worth the stop and browse the items from local artists at reasonable prices. The staff that are there are always helpful and positive.

For my 150th review I decided to write about something really cool and slightly off the beaten…read moretrack. I know the Yukon is a bit out of the way for many Yelpers, but if you ever make it up to my old stomping grounds you have to stop in at the Yukon Artists at Work gallery ten minutes south of Whitehorse. If you love art, this will easily be one of the highlights of your Northern adventure. And if you think art is... just art... you still won't regret a visit here. YAAW is definitely a lot different than your typical gallery, especially the ones in town. It is run by the artists themselves, and each day there is usually a different artist working in the gallery. It feels more like someones house here, and it is nice to be able to chat with local artists doing what they love. No hoity toity attitude here, this is the north damn it. It's hard to be stuck up when you are constantly humbled by the surrounding wilderness! Every time I have stopped in for a quick look, I have left with at least one beautiful painting to remind myself why I love the north. My favorite artist by far is Stephanie Ryan, we have quite a collection in the works. There is a new addition next door called the Copper Moon Gallery, and I suspect that it is as good as YAAW.

I recently returned to the North End Gallery after a 15 year absence. This place continued to have…read morea nice selection of local crafts, including artwork, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, and various other objects. I ended up with a nice bird that was carved out of Caribou antler. It wasn't cheap, but the quality and artistry by Maureen Morris was impressive. See picture. I was briefly distracted by a "big ass" hand made knife by George Roberts of Bandit Blades, but very reluctantly moved on. I also had a nice chat with one of the owners who had familiarity with the Canol Trail and the Old Squaw Lodge, no more appropriately called Dechenla. This is where I was for the last 10 wonderful days.

From the owner: North End Gallery, in Whitehorse, Yukon, specializes in original paintings and prints by…read moretraditional and contemporary Yukon artists. A significant part of the gallery is devoted to First Nations artisans, with masks, carved panels, drums, fur, beading, and tufting. Our extensive jewellery selection is crafted from gold nuggets, sterling silver, trade beads, semi-precious stones, and dichroic glass. We also carry etchings, Inuit sculpture, pottery and ceramics, metal art, blown and fused glass, and wood creations. Many of our artisans work in mammoth ivory, moose antler, caribou antler, and sheep horn, creating everything from sculptures and carvings to pendants and earrings. North End Gallery is consistently recognized by customers as one of the best shopping and art experiences they have in the North. We are proud to exclusively represent Yukon and Canadian artisans.

A cool little museum located close to the boardwalk, its a great stop to break up some shopping or…read morejust to learn some things. A very well done museum with history plus just info on the north. More than what you expect from the outside. So make sure you have some time, rushing it sucks.

This is a neat little Museum that I visited during a short stay in Whitehorse. In fact, if you…read moredon't have a car and are limited to the Town Site, you can have a great tourist experience in about half a day. The McBride Museum has a large collection of relics and photographs from the gold-rush days. These include the log cabin belonging to Sam McGee about whom Robert Service, "Bard of the Yukon", wrote a famous ballad. There are also numerous bits of old machinery and implements and an interesting display on the wildlife of the Yukon.

I walked through the door fresh from the transportation museum (same owners? they're neighbors),…read moreand was greeted with the fact that they are a package deal. The guy at the transpo museum didn't know or tell me that. So already I like this place. Then, I'm whisked outside because they're about to do an atlatl demonstration and lesson. I have now successfully launched a dart from an atlatl! (It's like a woomera, in case you're wondering.) The rest of the museum was okay - it had a nice collection of fossils, including extinct animals, but nothing really said which ones were real bones or not. (In hindsight, I have doubts that most of these are actual bones as opposed to castings or inferences based on the few real bones that were found. But only some items were labeled as replicas, which is why I don't know about the others.) There's a decent amount of learning if you've never heard of the land bridge, but otherwise you're mostly there to walk through fossils for a bit. Thanks to the friendly attitude and atlatl throwing, this gets a star up on the transpo museum. I would definitely do both or neither in order to get your money's worth. Was it worth it overall, for $12 for the pair? Honestly, I think the atlatl makes the difference. So there's your insider tip.

Highly recommend checking out this museum if you're visiting Whitehorse…read more They have a quick movie about Beringia around the ice age period. I learned of some of the different type of wildlife that existed then and the related species that are around today. Interesting!! They have a little kid area in the front for them for interactive learning and an area talking about the First Nations. I believe they have some quick tours provided by a speaker who tells you more information about the place as well, but we didn't have time. Oh, yes, and they also have some ice age fossils and artifacts including a woolly mammoth and flat head bear. I'd say to spend between a good hour or two here.

Joyce was my piano teacher for 4 or 5 years, taught me throughout my grade 7 8 and 9 and I love…read moreher!! Henry taught me all my music theory,harmony and history and his classes are really great.

Love the diverse mix of local and gag gifts…read more Bought my wife bank spill mug I haven't seen before. And then a Yukon knit toque and some socks for my kids the wall is filled with options. Nice selection of moccasins if you were looking. Cool stuff, unique stuff, funny stuff, food stuff Check it out.