Fast Facts: Whitehorse is the capital and largest city in the province of Yukon in Canada. Having a motto of “Our People, Our Strength”, the metropolis was founded in the year 1898.
Landmarks: Asude from hiking, kayaking, and canoeing activities the city offers, Whitehorse also prides itself with many attractions. Among these are: Miles Canyon, SS Klondike sternwheeler, Yukon Wildlife Preserve, Takhini Hot Springs and the Whitehorse Fish Ladder and Dam considered as the longest Fish Ladder in the world.
Etymology: Origin of the name Whitehorse was said to be derived from the White Horse Rapids of the Yukon River. The rapids are also described by the locals as resembling a white horse’s mane.
Hailed names: “The Wilderness City”
Economy and major employers: The sectors of telecommunication, transportation, health care, educational, and public services are the city’s major source of employment. Among the top companies and institutions centred in these industries are Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, Air North, Alaska Highway, Yukon Energy Corporation, White Horse General Hospital, Yukon Hospital Corporation, City of Whitehorse Fire Department, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Yukon College and the CBC Television and the NorwestTel
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