2013 VACATION PLANNER - Travel Yukon

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Safe Travels
Medical Services and 911
Hospital facilities are available in
Whitehorse and Watson Lake, while all
other communities are served by health
centres. Emergency health care is available
after hours. Travellers should be prepared
to cover these costs and are encouraged to
carry additional medical insurance.
For medical emergencies, outside
Whitehorse call collect 1 (867) 667-5555,
or in Whitehorse call 911.
Health Services 811
The Yukon HealthLine is a free, 24-hour
confidential service available to all
Yukoners and visitors. It’s staffed by
registered nurses and other health care
professionals who can answer your health
questions or direct you to someone in a
community who can assist you. Dial 811.
Travel Smart
Let others know the details of your trip.
This is particularly important if you are
leaving on a multi-day trip or venturing
into the backcountry. Be prepared for the
unexpected such as changing weather,
injury or equipment breakdown. Fill
out a Yukon Travel Smart Plan and
leave it with someone.
www.hss.gov.yk.ca/travelsmart
Be sure to have proper safety gear – YG, D. Crowe
Float plane tours on Schwatka Lake in Whitehorse – YG
Forest Fires
Fire is a natural part of the forest cycle.
To maintain this natural balance, Yukon
fires are managed to respect nature’s
continuing role while reducing the threat
of wildfire to people and communities.
While travelling during fire season,
you may encounter smoke drifting along
highways, rivers, or into Yukon
communities. Most forest fires occur
in the wilderness, safely away from
communities, and rarely pose a threat.
When a fire is active near a highway, you
may experience temporary delays while
fire crews are at work.
Current Yukon wildfire updates are
available at all Yukon Visitor Information
Centres, by calling 1-800-826-4750, or
online at: www.community.gov.yk.ca/
firemanagement. To report a wildfire:
1-888-798-FIRE (3473).
Yukon Marine Distress System
VHF marine channel 16 is the international
distress, safety and calling-only channel.
In most Yukon waterways, this channel is
monitored by other boaters. In the Yukon
Southern Lakes region, channel 16 is also
monitored by land stations. If you plan to
go boating outside of the Yukon Southern
Lakes region, find out the emergency-only
channel for your location in advance.
For more information on the Yukon Marine
Distress System, visit www.ypss.ca or
www.yara.ca.
Cellular Phone Coverage
Before travelling to the Yukon, please
check with your cellular phone provider
to ensure your coverage will not be
interrupted during your stay. Yukon has
cellular phone coverage in all Yukon
communities, and smartphone coverage in
Whitehorse, but it does not extend along
Yukon highways. Be sure you are wellprepared
and equipped for extended
periods of driving between communities.
Stop by and visit us in the White Pass Building
at the end of Main Street, Whitehorse!
The Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon (TIA Yukon) is the tourism industry
umbrella organization that supports operators and professionals with information,
networking and updates, while advocating for a vibrant, sustainable industry to all
levels of government.
For more information about our tourism members visit www.tiayukon.com or call
(867) 668-3331.