| Measure | WhitehorseYukon, Canada Remove Whitehorse | Watson LakeYukon, Canada Remove Watson Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 4.9 | 3.8 |
| Connector Score | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| Safety | 6.0 | 2.4 |
| Affordability | 3.5 | 4.2 |
| Transportation | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 3.8 | 3.5 |
| Things to do | 5.3 | 3.7 |
| Food & dining | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Places to stay | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Nature & outdoors | 7.0 | 4.0 |
| Scenic value | 5.5 | 4.0 |
| Family friendliness | 4.7 | 5.5 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 4.9 | 3.5 |
| Nightlife | 3.4 | 2.0 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $149 | $113 |
| Mid-range | $214 | $156 |
| Luxury | $344 | $147 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 130 | 123 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,600 | CA$1,100 |
| Population | 28K | 1,133 |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Airport Camping RV-friendly | Drive Airport Camping RV-friendly |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Whitehorse | — | 4 h 30 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Skiing | — |
| Known for | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music, Skiing & winter sports | Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: June to August and the winter aurora an… | Peak: June to August |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.