In the midst of the Canadian wilderness, Whitehorse is athriving city. It became the capital of Yukon in 1953. It offersvisitors a range of indoor and outdoor activities. Whitehorse wasfounded as a shipping point during the Gold Rush of 1898 but wasincorporated as a city in 1950. Known as a respite from city life,visitors enjoy sports, shopping, and culture.Popular ways to arrive in Whitehorse include travel by air andferry. Adventure lovers can embark on skiing and dog sleddingadventures. Lovers of culture will appreciate the YukonTransportation Museum and the Yukon Arts Centre.Some of the most popular activities include viewing the AuroraBorealis and ice climbing. Climb the ice structure situated in themiddle of the city, which has areas for beginner and advancedclimbers. Dog mushing is