Yukon Transportation Museum 🇨🇦

Located in Whitehorse, Canada, on the traditional territories of the Ta'an Kwächan Council and the Kwanlin Dün First Nation, the Yukon Transportation Museum brings northern history to life. Founded in 1990, this non-profit venue invites you to discover the Yukon Territory’s rugged character through stories of self-sufficient pioneers, inventors, and groundbreaking transportation modes. As you explore, you will learn how people conquered extreme northern environments, from the Klondike Gold Rush era to the construction of the famous Alaska Highway.

Inside, you can examine diverse modes of travel, including traditional Yukon First Nations watercraft, northern flying and bush pilots, dog sledding and the Yukon Quest, and human-propelled equipment like snowshoes and cross-country skis. The museum showcases remarkable machinery and artifacts that highlight human ingenuity. You can view the massive R.G.

Letourneau LCC-1 Sno-Train, see a Douglas DC-3 (CF-CPY) recognized as one of the world's largest weathervanes, and marvel at a detailed G scale model railroad representing the 1920s Whitehorse waterfront. Additionally, you will discover authentic White Pass and Yukon Route equipment, including a straddle carrier, an ore car, and a replica model of the 'Lake Annie' passenger car. Plan a visit to connect deeply with northern heritage.

What to see at Yukon Transportation Museum

• R.G. Letourneau LCC-1 Sno-Train
• Douglas DC-3 weathervane (CF-CPY)
• 1920s Whitehorse waterfront G scale model railroad
• White Pass and Yukon Route rail equipment
• Exhibits on Yukon First Nations watercraft and dog sledding

Visiting tips

Explore the diverse range of exhibits spanning from First Nations watercraft to bush flying to appreciate the full scope of Yukon history.

How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Morning

How to get there & what’s nearby

Yukon Transportation Museum is easy to reach on Whitehorse’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre and MacBride Museum of Yukon History. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Whitehorse travel guide.