2013 VACATION PLANNER - Travel Yukon
2013 VACATION PLANNER - Travel Yukon
2013 VACATION PLANNER - Travel Yukon
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From the <strong>Yukon</strong> Quest 1,000-mile International Sled Dog Race to<br />
Canada’s “tiny, perfect” music festival in Dawson City, we have events<br />
for everyone. <strong>Yukon</strong>ers know how to celebrate, and our festivals are<br />
vibrant expressions of our culture and community spirit. Check our<br />
website for more information about <strong>Yukon</strong> festivals and events.<br />
travelyukon.com<br />
JULY<br />
<strong>Yukon</strong>-wide July 1 Canada Day<br />
Inquire in local communities<br />
Dawson City July 1 <strong>Yukon</strong> Gold Panning Championships<br />
Tel: (867) 993-5575 www.dawsoncity.ca<br />
Atlin, British July 9-11 Atlin Arts and Music Festival<br />
Columbia Tel: (250) 651-2460 www.atlinfestival.ca<br />
Whitehorse July 11-14 Softball <strong>Yukon</strong> Dustball Tournament<br />
Tel: (867) 667-4487 www.softballyukon.ca<br />
Whitehorse July 18 <strong>Yukon</strong> 1000 Canoe and Kayak Race<br />
Tel: (867) 333-0755 www.yukon1000.com<br />
Dawson City July 19-21 Dawson City Music Festival<br />
Tel: (867) 993-5584 www.dcmf.com<br />
<strong>Yukon</strong>-wide July 20 Canada’s Parks Day<br />
Tel: (867) 667-8299 www.parksday.ca<br />
Inquire in local communities<br />
Whitehorse July 22–25 <strong>Yukon</strong> Horse and Rider Summer Horse Show<br />
Tel: (867) 633-3012 www.yhra.ca<br />
Teslin July 26–28 Hà Kus Teyea Celebration<br />
Tel: (867) 390-2532 www.teslintlingitheritage.com<br />
Faro July 27 Pelly Valley Festival<br />
Tel: (867) 994-2288 www.faroyukon.ca<br />
<strong>Yukon</strong> River Quest Canoe and Kayak Race, Whitehorse to Dawson City – YG<br />
The start of the <strong>Yukon</strong> Quest International Sled Dog Race in Whitehorse – YG<br />
AUGUST<br />
Whitehorse August 4 <strong>Yukon</strong> River Trail Marathon<br />
Tel: (867) 668-7592 www.yukonmarathon.com<br />
Dawson City August 15-18 13 th Annual <strong>Yukon</strong> Riverside Arts Festival<br />
Tel: (867) 993-5005 www.kiac.ca/artsfestival<br />
Dawson City August 15-19 Discovery Days Festival<br />
Tel: (867) 993-2353 www.dawsoncity.ca<br />
Faro August 16-18 Fireweed Festival<br />
Tel: (867) 994-2375 www.faroyukon.ca<br />
Watson Lake August 16-19 Discovery Days Celebration<br />
Tel: (867) 536-8020 www.watsonlake.ca<br />
Dawson City August 31-September 1 Labour Day Slo-Pitch Classic<br />
Tel: (867) 993-5575 www.dawsoncity.ca<br />
SEPTEMBER<br />
Whitehorse September 6-7 Klondike Trail of ‘98 International Road Relay<br />
Tel: (867) 393-8330 www.sportyukon.com<br />
<strong>Yukon</strong>-wide September 15 Terry Fox Run<br />
www.terryfoxfoundation.ca<br />
Inquire in local communities<br />
Although every effort is taken to publish the most accurate<br />
Calendar of Events information, occasionally there are<br />
changes. Should you have difficulty in reaching contacts for<br />
any of the above-listed events, we would be happy to assist<br />
you. Please call our travel counsellor at 1-800-661-0494.<br />
Community Events – When travelling in the <strong>Yukon</strong>, look for<br />
a comprehensive list of weekly events, activities and festivals<br />
posted at <strong>Yukon</strong> Visitor Information Centres, tourism<br />
businesses, RV parks and campgrounds.<br />
> Calendar of Events travelyukon.com 17
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