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Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre

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The Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre is a unique museum dedicated to the Ice Age history of the Yukon region. Located in Whitehorse, this educational center explains how ancient animals and early humans once crossed the Bering Land Bridge between Asia and North America. Visitors can see fossils, preserved remains of Ice Age animals, and interactive exhibits that explore prehistoric life in the north. It is an ideal destination for travelers interested in science, natural history, and Yukon’s ancient past.

What to See & Do

  • 🦣 Stand beneath the towering skeleton of a woolly mammoth 🦴 🦣
  • 🐆 View the terrifying “Scimitar Cat” and giant short-faced bear replicas 🐾 🐆
  • 📽️ Watch “Beringia: A Lost World” in the high-definition theater 🎞️ 📽️
  • 🦴 Examine the “Bluefish Caves” artifacts and ancient animal fossils 🧪 🦴
  • 🎨 Explore interactive displays explaining how the first humans reached North America 🏹 🎨

How to Get There

  • 🚗 Drive: Just 5 minutes from Whitehorse Airport or 10 minutes from downtown 🛣️ 🚗
  • 🚕 Taxi: Readily available from downtown Whitehorse (~$15–$20 CAD) 📞 🚕
  • 🅿️ Parking: Large, free parking lot suitable for RVs and trailers 🚙 🅿️
  • 🚌 Public Transit: Route 201 (Airport/Hillcrest) stops within walking distance 🚍 🚌

Travel Tips

  • 🗓️ Winter Hours: Currently open **Sun–Thu (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM); closed Fri/Sat ❄️ 🗓️
  • ⏳ Timing: Allow at least 90 minutes to view the film and walk the galleries ⏱️ ⏳
  • 🎟️ Value: Admission is very affordable (~$10); free for kids under 5! 💸 🎟️
  • 🪶 Combo: Visit the Yukon Transportation Museum right next door for a full day of history ✈️ 🪶

Suggested Itinerary

  • 🕙 10:00 AM – Arrive and take your first photo with the mammoth statue outside 📸 🕙
  • 🕙 10:15 AM – Walk through the “Great Ice Age” gallery and see the fossils 🦴 🕙
  • 🕚 11:30 AM – Catch the feature film in the theater to tie the history together 🎬 🕚
  • 🕛 12:30 PM – Browse the gift shop for unique Indigenous-made jewelry 💎 🕛
  • 🕐 13:00 PM – Head downtown to **Bullet Hole Bagels** or **The Miner’s Daughter** for lunch 🍲 🕐

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Seasonally (typically May to September)

Entry Fee:

Small admission fee (varies by age group)

Best Time to Visit:

Summer months for full exhibits and programs

Location

📌Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre, 1423 Alaska Highway, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

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