Whitehorse, Canada

Capital City

As the largest city in Northern Canada, Whitehorse has a population of 28,201 people - a 12.4% increase from 2016. However, the frigid subarctic climate here can be a persistent headache, with temperatures dipping below -40°C on cold snaps. Bureaucracy is another bugbear, with the city's unique protected areas and development schemes adding layers of red tape. Still, Whitehorse's mild summers, 19-hour summer days, and trail network spanning 850km make it an appealing option for adventurous types who can tolerate the extreme winters.