The Lead Dog Inn, Whitehorse Yukon

The Lead Dog Backpackers Inn is a friendly and comfortable hostel located only 5 minutes walk from downtown Whitehorse, and 3 minutes from the historic Yukon River. The hostel is open 24-7.

Join other guests around a fire and enjoy the mountain scenery. After that, have a good night's rest in the dormitory, a private room or tepee! Choose your fun and feel free to use all the utilities: Fully equipped kitchen, BBQ, lounge, phone, wireless internet, and laundry,…

Service is offered in both French and English.

Hostel of the Week, December 6th to 11th 2012
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

The Lead Dog Inn, Whitehorse Yukon

On August 30th 2010, and after three months of renovations, the Lead Dog Inn opened it's doors.

There is a great demand for hostels in Whitehorse. Whitehorse is a popular destination for tourists from around the world, seeking the wilderness of Yukon and Alaska. It is especially popular with Germans and Australians. Whitehorse is the perfect location to start and plan those wilderness adventures, and staying in a hostel is part of that.

The Lead Dog is still young--the hosts are still learning the ropes, but the hostel's popularity is increasing. They feature Sunday Potlucks to help promote socializing and community with the guests. Next summer they plan to build a deck and begin regular barbeques.

For the winter months the hostel caters to long term and short term residents. Call 1-(867)-456-2722 to book.

Hostel of the Week, September 28th to October 4th 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada