Hot Springs · Yukon
Takhini Hot Springs
Geothermal mineral pools 25 minutes from Whitehorse — magical under the aurora.
About
Takhini Hot Springs, Southern Yukon
On the Takhini River 25 minutes north of Whitehorse, the Takhini Hot Springs — recently rebuilt as Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs — has welcomed soakers since 1907. Mineral-rich geothermal water fills outdoor pools watched over by snowy forest and, in winter, the northern lights.
Highlights
What not to miss
No. 01
Outdoor Mineral Pools
Mineral-water pools open year-round in the open Yukon air.
No. 02
Nordic Spa
Hot-cold cycle saunas, steam, and cold plunges by Takhini Hot Springs Road.
No. 03
Frozen Hair Contest
Annual February contest celebrating Yukon's coldest pool-side hairstyles.
No. 04
Aurora Patios
Open-air decks for aurora viewing between soaks.
Through the year
Seasons of Takhini Hot Springs
Spring
Warmer days, easier road conditions; last aurora views into mid-April.
Summer
Midnight sun soaks; busy with Whitehorse weekend traffic.
Autumn
First auroras of the season; quieter than mid-winter.
Winter
Frozen hair contests, aurora overhead, steam rising into -40°C air.
Insider tips
Local knowledge
- 01
Book online ahead — Nordic spa capacity is limited.
- 02
Combine with a guided aurora tour for transport plus soaking.
- 03
Bring sandals — surfaces are heated but icy paths are not.
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