Edgewater Hotel, Whitehorse

Edgewater Hotel - Historic Yukon River lodging with art collection and renovated rooms

Located on the corner of Main Street and Front Street, this 4-star Whitehorse hotel traces its history to the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush era. The Edgewater Hotel features 33 newly renovated rooms with premium bedding, laptop-friendly workspaces, air conditioning, and bathrobes. All accommodations include Nespresso coffee makers, HD cable TV, and fully tiled glass showers. Third-floor suites offer full kitchens and kitchenettes. The hotel showcases an extensive collection of Yukon art, highlighting First Nations, mining themes, and territorial history. A 24-hour front desk provides luggage storage and airport transfer services. The Edgewater's position across from the historic White Pass and Yukon Route Train Station places guests within 0.3 miles of MacBride Museum, North End Gallery, and eight local restaurants.

Pros

Historical site operating for over 100 years, hosting gold seekers, train passengers, and river boat captains

Situated directly along the legendary Yukon River with waterfront views

Recent multi-million-dollar renovation modernized all rooms

Collection features artwork from Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in, Ta'an Kwäch'än, and Carcross Tagish First Nations

Cons

6 miles distance from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport

Limited on-site dining options