Campervan Rental Whitehorse

Cities in Canada to travel via motorhome

Here are the other cities you can travel to in your campervan or motorhome in Canada.

• Calgary
• Edmonton
• Montreal
• Vancouver

Top Whitehorse RV and Camper Rental Companies Fraserway and Canadream:

Whitehorse is the capital city in the Yukon, Canada. You have a choice of renting an RV from two companies - Fraserway RV Rentals and Canadream.

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Fraserway RV Rentals is one of Canada's top RV rental companies offering a range of campers from the small truck campers to C-class motorhomes in Whitehorse. You won't find the large motorhomes or A-class motorhomes to travel in the Yukon.

All vehicles have an awning as standard.

Fraserway's fleet in Whitehorse includes:

• Truck Camper TC
• Truck Camper TC-S or TC-B
• C-Small MH19
• C-Medium MH22

Fraserway allows travel to the Yukon, NWT, Nunavut, Labrador, Newfoundland and Alaska but the Van Conversions, C-large, C-xlarge, MH27-SW or A-30 are not available to rent from Whitehorse.

Travel is not permitted on the North Canol Road, Aishihik Lake Road and the road between Dease Lake and Telegraph Creek in the Yukon and in Alaska travel is not permitted on the Dalton Highway 11 between Coldfoot and Prudhoe Bay, McCarthy Road between Chitina and McCarthy.

The C-class motorhomes are available all year round.

Fraserway offers complimentary transfers to and from the airport, airport and downtown hotels but not the train and bus stations.

Please note that you will need to stay the first night in a hotel if your have arrived on an international flight.

Luggage storage is available at the Whitehorse depot. Extra drivers can register at not extra charge.

Fraserway have produced three itineraries to do a round trip from Whitehorse.

Choose from:

• 10 nights highlights of the Yukon. A round trip taking in gold mining, mountains and Kluane National Park, Lake Kathleen and Kusawa Lake.
• 8 nights Dawson City and the Dempster takes the wilderness route to the Arctic circle and back.
• 9 nights trip to gold rush towns, lakes and mountain ranges to the Alaskan panhandle and includes Haines Jct, Haines and Skagway.

Canadream RV Rentals, Whitehorse.

Canadream offer their TCA Truck and Camper only from the Whitehorse depot. This camper sleeps two adults and one child. The depot is closed from October until the end of April and no collections are available for early May. The rental season starts from mid-May until the end of September.

Transfers have to be paid for from both the airport and hotels.

Canadream suggest three itineraries:

• The Golden Circle taking 14 days starting and returning to Whitehorse via the Pacific Ocean through rivers, mountains, lakes and forests.
• Northern Lights Tour takes 14 days and best driven late in the season. This route takes you into Alaska.
• The Yukon Explorer starts in Vancouver and returns to Whitehorse and takes 24 days and takes in part of the Alaskan highway too.

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How old do I have to be to rent an RV in Whitehorse from Fraserway?

You have to be at least 25 years old with a full driving licence There is no upper age limit as long as you can produce a valid driving licence.

Why visit Whitehorse?

Whitehorse is in the Yukon Territory in the northwest of Canada and a must for travellers wanting wilderness and the great outdoors. It is mountainous and has a long cold winter. Visit Mount Logan and the Kluane National Park and Reserve during the summer. Whitehorse is also popular in the Autumn for beautiful leaf colours of the changing seasons. Whitehorse is on the Yukon river.

Wildlife in and around Whitehorse:

You will find Moose, Black Bears, Grizzly Bears and Polar Bears. Look out too for Lynx, Cougars, Beavers, Caribou, Bison, Fox and mink.

Whale watching is a 2 hour drive from Whitehorse to the Inside Passage and join a tour from Skagway. You are likely to see Belugas, Whales, sea lions, eagles, and seals.

English and French is spoken in the Yukon and roadsigns can be in both English and French and also in the indigenous languages of the Yukon.

What to see in the Yukon

Top of the list must be Kluane National Park

Mount Logan is located here and is the park is home to bears. Lots of hiking and trails to follow.

Miles Canyon is close to the city and worth a visit. The Yukon Wildlife Preserve is 30 minute drive from Whitehorse and is where you can see animals close up. Also visit the Emerald Lake 45 mins south of Whitehorse on the Klondike Highway for its intense colours. Stop off at Carcross on the way. It's 45 miles (75kms from Whitehorse).

Two hours away is Kluane Country on the Alaskan highway to Haines Junction a World Heritage site and view Mount Logan.

Try paddling on the lakes, biking and hiking as all are available. Spend time visiting the hot springs and museums around Whitehorse including the MacBride Museum, the Natural World Gallery and the Gold to Government Gallery. Don't miss gold panning at Sam McGee's cabin.

Can I See the Northern Lights in the Yukon?

The northern lights are visible from Whitehorse but you need to travel during the winter months to see them.

Desert in the Yukon!

Visit the smallest desert in the world at Carcross. Carcross also has the only one-way street in the Yukon and the oldest hotel is in Carcross.

The Alaskan Highway:

Start your journey from Whitehorse and travel to Alaska.

The Klondike Highway:

If you are travelling to Dawson City take a break at Five Finger Rapids 1.6km round trip.

Dempster Highway also known as the Yukon highway.

The Dempster Highway onnects the Klondike Highway in Yukon to Inuvik in the NT. It has its own website: Dempster Highway Drive to the Arctic Ocean. Start in Whitehorse and drive to Inuvik - 1227km (762 miles) and return to Whitehorse.

The Cassiar Highway.

Drive to Whitehorse on this highway from British Columbia.

National Parks in the Yukon:

If you are travelling during the winter months some of Yukon's national parks will be closed. Check before you set off.

If you are planning a visit to Ivvavik National Park the visitor numbers are limited so book ahead.

Campsites in Whitehorse for RVs:

Whitehorse is well served with campgrounds. Check before you set off that they are open as some of these will close during the winter months. If you are travelling during winter then make sure the campsites you choose have electric hookups as these are essential to keep your vehicle from freezing and to keep you warm.

If you do travel during winter months it does get very cold and you need to be checking weather conditions before you travel.

Hot Springs Campground with good reviews. Next to Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs. 25 minutes from Whitehorse.

Hi Country RV Park

Pioneer RV Park and Campground

Wolf Creek Campground

Caribou RV Park

Camping in Kluane National Park

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Best time to visit Whitehorse in the Yukon:

During the summer when temperatures are warm enough to go kayaking, hiking and outdoor exploring. Yukon turns into the land of the midnight sun at this time of year. Campsites are open everywhere and all the adventures are open. Summer is between the beginning of June until the end of August. Make sure you book your activities ahead of time and check campsite availability. This is also the time when the salmon made their way up the longest salmon ladder in the world that is found in Whitehorse.

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Travelling during Autumn - the Fall around Whitehorse, YT

Camping during the autumn months, September and October is beautiful as the leaves turn red and golden. The caribou start their migration and the northern lights start to make an appearance.

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Visiting the Yukon during the Spring:

The countryside comes alive in early Spring and the birds start to migrate home. The hibernating wildlife is waking and

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Whitehorse during the winter months

Snow on the ground and the Northern Lights in the sky. It is a magical time to visit the Yukon. Wrap up warm and prepare for an adventure like no other. Try dog sledding, snowmobiling, ice fishing and snow shoeing. There are lots of festivals but check ahead that campsites are open as many close during the harsh winter months.

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Staying in a campervan and watching the Northern Lights:

One of the advantages of travelling through the Yukon is that you are outside and in the perfect spot always to see the Northern Lights. They start appearing from late August until early April.

Can I travel into Alaska from the Yukon?

Yes, you will be travelling from Canada into the USA. Be aware of cross border regulations. You may not be permitted to take foodstuffs with you in the campers. Make sure you have all your passports, insurance documents etc to go through customs control. There is sometimes an extra fee charged by the rental company for cross border rentals.

Please note that there is a time difference between Alaska and the Yukon.

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Fraserway depot list in Canada:

• Calgary
• Vancouver
• Whitehorse
• Halifax
• Toronto

Canadream depots in Canada.

• Calgary
• Vancouver
• Whitehorse
• Toronto
• whitehorse
• Halifax

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What is the Northern Surcharge?

The northern surcharge is an additional fee applied to vehicles visiting the Northern Territories and the Yukon. It is sometimes included in the daily rate if collecting from Whitehorse. If you travel to the Northern Territories, the Yukon and Nanuvet and do not make the rental suppliers know of your plans you may be charged an additional fee.

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Fraserway road restrictions:

Both Fraserway and Canadream will not provide insurance cover if their vehicles are driven on the following roads:

• Yukon:
• Canol Road (Hwy 6), North of Ross River
• Aishihik Lake Road
• Road between Dease Lake and Telegraph Creek – allowed with 4x4 trucks only 
• Nahanni Range Rd
• Alaska:
• Dalton Highway (Hwy 11), – Restriction in place between Coldfoot and Prudhoe Bay: (allowed with 4x4 trucks only between mid June and mid September) 
• McCarthy Road, between Chitina and McCarthy
• Nabesna Road

One way rentals to and from Whitehorse.

One-way rentals are subject to availability and the time of year that you are travelling. We will do our best to accomodate rentals either to or from Whitehorse. Canadream have a northern surcharge if you are collecting from any other depots in Canada and travelling to Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut. This cost will be clearly quoted at time of booking.

Can I rent Bike Racks?

Bike racks are not available on Canadream's TCA camper. Fraserway offer bikes and bike racks but these are subject to availability and must be booked in advance.