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Active Transportation

Whitehorse offers an extensive network of multi-use roads and trails for walking, cycling, and other micro-mobility ways of getting to, from, and around Whitehorse.

Multi-use pathways, including the Robert Campbell Bridge in Riverdale, are designed to be shared respectfully by pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists.

On this site, you will find information to help you get up, get out, and get moving using healthy and low carbon emissions alternatives like walking, cycling, taking transit, and carpooling.

The proposed Transportation Master Plan has a vision for a safe, equitable, sustainable transportation network for all ages, abilities, incomes, and seasons. To learn more, please visit: EngageWhitehorse.ca/tmp

Tools and Resources

Whitehorse has dedicated bike lanes, roads with wide shoulders and multi-use trails along the Yukon River, Two Mile Hill, and Hamilton Boulevard that form the main cycling routes.

The Commuter Cycling Map highlights the routes in Whitehorse that are within approximately 7 km of Downtown, and can be used to plan the best routes. The recommended on-street routes have either wide shoulders or bike-lanes – cyclists should be aware that traffic speeds on the Alaska Highway can be 90 km/hr. There are several off-street routes that are multi-use; always stay on the right of the path and pass other users with caution and respect.

For more information on off-street routes and trail maps, please visit our Trails page.

If you can’t bike or walk, consider taking public transit or carpooling to get in and around the community. For more information, visit our Transit Maps page to plan your trip, or the Yukon Rideshare Program to connect with rides.

Safety and Etiquette Rules

As a pedestrian or cyclist, you are vulnerable road users. Protect yourself from the risk of injury. Here are some road and off-road tips:

  • Use open pathways only
  • Pedestrians should use sidewalks whenever possible
  • Cyclists should stay off of sidewalks
  • Always stay on the right of pathways
  • Use and pass on pathways in a safe, controlled, and courteous manner:
    • Cyclists advise pedestrians that they are passing (using a bell or calling out “passing on your left/right”) and yield to pedestrians
    • Pedestrians control their dogs and are aware of, and make room for cyclists
  • Cross at marked intersections such as designated crosswalks or bicycle crossings, and use arterial/collector roads
  • Follow traffic signs and signals
  • Make eye contact with drivers when crossing in front of vehicles
  • Watch for vehicles turning at intersections or entering/exiting driveways and parking lots
  • Cyclists should watch for drivers opening doors from parked vehicles
  • Plan – stay alert and always be aware of your surroundings
  • Be visible by wearing light-coloured clothing with reflective material in the dark and for cyclists, by using front and rear lights in the dark
  • Cyclists wear a helmet
  • Never scare animals
  • Leave no trace
  • Follow the Bicycle Bylaw safety requirements – it’s the law

For more information on vulnerable road user safety, visit the Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals.

Access and Comfort

Active Commute Week

Join us for Active Commute Week, a city-wide movement to swap your solo drive for an active ride!

Sign up to be part of your neighbourhood or school team and log your commute each day to compete against other groups. The group with the most distancetravelled will win lunch with their team (and bragging rights). Help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and boost your health while having fun!

Register to log your distance, win prizes, and secure your spot for activities! activecommutewhitehorse.ca

Need help getting starting with ACW? Sign up for an orientation: signup.com/go/aorHRDY

All events are free!

May 29: Kids’ Bike Rodeo
3:30 to 5 pm
Shipyards Park

June 3 and 6: Support Stations
Get a high-five and grab a snack!
Rotary Park, Two Mile Hill Trail, Airport Trail

June 4 through 9: Vélo Canada Bikes Pedal Poll
Throughout Whitehorse
A community-led active transportation count!

June 5: Walking 101 Workshop
6 to 7:30 pm
Canada Games Centre
Eventbrite link

June 6: Motherload
6 to 8 pm
Association Franco-Yukonnaise, 302 Strickland St
A crowdsourced documentary about how cargo bikes will save the world! Watch the trailer.

June 7: Biking 101 Workshop
6 to 8:30 pm
Takhini Broomball Arena, 46 Normandy Rd
Eventbrite link

Active Commute Week partners
Government of Yukon, Stantec

Learn more about the City’s active transportation and sustainability efforts here!