The Big Red Barn offers the best of both worlds: a peaceful rural retreat just 25 minutes north of downtown Whitehorse, and 10 minutes off the Alaska Highway. Please note: this is a true farm property with no restaurants, shops, or services within walking distance, so a vehicle is recommended for getting around. In exchange, you'll find 22 acres surrounded by trees for privacy, opening onto wide, unobstructed views of the sky, the kind of setting that makes this one of the Yukon's most popular spots for aurora and night-sky viewing. With no light pollution to the north, guests often see the northern lights right from the property on clear winter nights. In summer, the midnight sun lights up the fields around the barn. The Big Red Barn sits just off the North Klondike Highway, near the historic "Marge of Lake Laberge." The drive is easy and fully paved, offering quick access to Whitehorse while still giving guests the space, quiet, and natural beauty the Yukon is known for. Guests can choose between three places to stay. Inside the barn, two fully private apartments (a one-bedroom and a two-bedroom unit) each have a full kitchen, private bathroom, and comfortable living area, well suited to longer stays. For travellers needing just one night, whether passing through on the Alaska Highway, breaking up a longer drive, or needing a spot between other stays, our Farmhouse Ensuite is a private room with its own entrance, attached to our farmhouse. It's equipped like a hotel room with a microwave, coffee maker, and water cooler/heater, with the same quiet, dark-sky surroundings, scaled for a single night. Travelling with a pet? Only our one-bedroom apartment is pet-friendly. Please contact us before booking so we can confirm availability. If you require an assistance animal for a disability, please message us before booking so we can discuss whether we can accommodate you in the appropriate space.

Hello from Krystal and Greg. Hosting has been a part of our lives for many years — first at Cabins Over Crag Lake, and now here at The Big Red Barn, where we’ve lived for more than three years. Long before we settled on this property, we also published Yukon, North of Ordinary magazine (2007–2025). The magazine painted the picture of the Yukon for readers around the world, and although it has ended, the North of Ordinary spirit lives on in our two retail shops in downtown Whitehorse. Guests staying with us are welcome to enjoy a discount in our stores. Our children are now young adults. They aren’t here full-time, but they’re still very much part of life on the property, along with our small menagerie of animals. We love sharing this peaceful corner of the Yukon with travellers and are always happy to offer local tips — from scenic drives and favourite viewpoints to the best ways to enjoy the northern lights. We look forward to hosting you at The Big Red Barn.

Our neighbourhood is rural, so a vehicle is the best way to get around. Right outside the property, you'll find quiet walking trails and rural roads leading toward the Yukon River, peaceful forested areas, wide-open skies, and the kind of space that makes the Yukon feel expansive. We're also just down the road from the Yukon Grain Farm, a local working farm where residents and visitors can buy fresh potatoes, carrots, and beets nearly year-round. A short drive brings you to Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs, the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, and Bean North Café, three favourite local spots for wellness, wildlife viewing, and great coffee.