Whitehorse: The Capital and Most Important Town in Yukon

Whitehorse (population ~28,000) is the undisputed hub of Canada's Yukon Territory:

• Capital since 1953 (moved from Dawson City).
• Transportation: Erik Nielsen Whitehorse Int'l Airport (YXY) — 300k+ pax/yr; Alaska Highway terminus; White Pass & Yukon Route railway (seasonal).
• Services: Whitehorse General Hospital, Yukon University, RCMP "M" Division HQ, territorial government offices.
• Culture: Yukon Arts Centre, MacBride Museum, Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre, Adäka Festival.
• Economy: Government, mining support, tourism (aurora, paddling, dogsledding), retail/services for territory.

All other Yukon communities (Dawson City, Watson Lake, Haines Junction) are satellite to Whitehorse.