2013 VACATION PLANNER - Travel Yukon
2013 VACATION PLANNER - Travel Yukon
2013 VACATION PLANNER - Travel Yukon
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58<br />
Whitehorse<br />
Kilometre 8 (mile 5)<br />
Takhini Hot Springs Rd.<br />
Just 25 minutes from<br />
downtown Whitehorse<br />
Interpretive Bus Tours<br />
Self-Guided Walking Tours<br />
Open Year Round!<br />
(call for schedule)<br />
yukonwildlife.ca<br />
info@yukonwildlife.ca<br />
(867) 456-7300<br />
Where The Animals Are<br />
Parks and Historic Sites<br />
WHITEHORSE<br />
S.S. Klondike National Historic Site<br />
Parks Canada<br />
205–300 Main Street<br />
Whitehorse, <strong>Yukon</strong> Y1A 2B5<br />
Tel: (867) 667-4511<br />
whitehorse.info@pc.gc.ca<br />
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/ssklondike<br />
The S.S. Klondike was the largest sternwheeler to ply<br />
the <strong>Yukon</strong> River and is now a Parks Canada National<br />
Historic Site, fully restored to the 1937–40 period.<br />
Self-guided tours mid-May to September.<br />
WHITEHORSE<br />
Arts Underground<br />
Hougens Centre, Lower Level<br />
15–305 Main Street<br />
Whitehorse, <strong>Yukon</strong> Y1A 2B4<br />
Tel: (867) 667-4080<br />
Fax: (867) 667-6056<br />
reception@artsunderground.ca<br />
www.artsunderground.ca<br />
This vibrant downtown space features the Hougen<br />
Heritage Gallery, the <strong>Yukon</strong> Art Society Gallery,<br />
studio space and the Gallery Shop where tickets<br />
can be purchased for local events. Ask about<br />
upcoming events, workshops and tickets.<br />
Available Light Film Festival<br />
212 Lambert Street<br />
Whitehorse, <strong>Yukon</strong> Y1A 1Z4<br />
Tel: (867) 393-3456<br />
yfs@yukonfilmsociety.com<br />
www.alff.ca<br />
Held at the <strong>Yukon</strong> Arts Centre, Canada’s largest<br />
film festival north of 60 is a feast of fiction and<br />
documentary cinema. Festival winners, unexpected<br />
gems, visiting directors and the ALFF Industry<br />
Forum. February 4–10, <strong>2013</strong>. BONJOUR!<br />
Frantic Follies Vaudeville Revue<br />
Westmark Whitehorse Hotel<br />
2nd Avenue and Wood Street<br />
Whitehorse, <strong>Yukon</strong><br />
Tel: (867) 668-2042<br />
Fax: (867) 633-4363<br />
reservations@franticfollies.com<br />
www.franticfollies.com<br />
Family entertainment nightly except Monday at 8:30 pm.<br />
Comedy, music, magic, dancing, juggling and Robert<br />
Service brought to life on stage. For 43 years this<br />
show has entertained over 1.5 million customers<br />
to rave reviews.<br />
Mt. Sima Alpine Adventure Park<br />
15 minutes south of downtown Whitehorse<br />
777 Mt. Sima Road<br />
Whitehorse, <strong>Yukon</strong> Y1A 0A8<br />
Tel: (867) 668-4557<br />
Toll-free: 1-855-446-7462 (SIMA)<br />
Fax: (867) 633-6340<br />
info@mountsima.com<br />
www.mountsima.com<br />
From WildPlay’s ZOOM Zip Lines, over 1 km long,<br />
and Monkido Aerial Adventures, with 48 suspended<br />
obstacles, to Mt. Sima’s Panoramic Chairlift tours and<br />
downhill biking. Experience summer at Mt. Sima.<br />
BONJOUR!<br />
Waterfront Trolley<br />
Stops along the downtown waterfront<br />
1127 First Avenue<br />
Whitehorse, <strong>Yukon</strong> Y1A 0G5<br />
Tel: (867) 667-6355<br />
trolley@northwestel.net<br />
www.yukonrails.com<br />
Rolling alongside the <strong>Yukon</strong> River on our 1925 trolley<br />
is a delightful way to hear the fascinating stories of<br />
Whitehorse and the <strong>Yukon</strong> River. Groups welcome.<br />
Open mid-May to early September.<br />
Whitehorse Rapids Fish Ladder<br />
At the end of Nisutlin Drive in Riverdale<br />
Box 5920<br />
Whitehorse, <strong>Yukon</strong> Y1A 6S7<br />
Tel: (867) 633-5965<br />
fishladder@northwestel.net<br />
www.yukonenergy.ca<br />
Located in the heart of Whitehorse, the fishway tells<br />
the amazing story of the longest salmon migration in<br />
the world. Enjoy our underwater observation<br />
windows, outdoor viewing decks and much more.<br />
BONJOUR! GUTEN TAG!<br />
<strong>Yukon</strong> Artists At Work<br />
200–120 Industrial Road<br />
Whitehorse, <strong>Yukon</strong> Y1A 2T9<br />
Tel: (867) 393-4848<br />
yaaw@artlover.com<br />
www.yaaw.com<br />
Exclusive <strong>Yukon</strong> fine art and craft originals created<br />
by over 35 of the <strong>Yukon</strong>’s best artists. Enjoy the<br />
opportunity to meet world-renowned <strong>Yukon</strong> artists<br />
in an artist-run facility. 11–5 pm, seven days a week.<br />
<strong>Yukon</strong> Attractions<br />
HIGHWAY LOCATION<br />
Takhini Hot Springs<br />
Km 10 Takhini Hot Springs Road<br />
Box 20404<br />
Whitehorse, <strong>Yukon</strong> Y1A 7A2<br />
Tel: (867) 456-8000<br />
Fax: (867) 668-2689<br />
swim@takhinihotsprings.com<br />
www.takhinihotsprings.com<br />
Enjoy our renovated pool complex. Natural odourless<br />
hotsprings pool, cafe, RV park, van tours, campground and<br />
cabin rentals. Open year-round. BONJOUR! GUTEN TAG!<br />
<strong>Yukon</strong> Wildlife Preserve<br />
Km 8 (Mile 5) Takhini Hotsprings Road<br />
Box 20191<br />
Whitehorse, <strong>Yukon</strong> Y1A 7A2<br />
Tel: (867) 456-7300<br />
Fax: (867) 633-2425<br />
info@yukonwildlife.ca<br />
www.yukonwildlife.ca<br />
The <strong>Yukon</strong> Wildlife Preserve, located 25 minutes north<br />
of Whitehorse, offers visitors self-guided walking and<br />
skiing tours, as well as interpretive bus tours, while<br />
viewing 10 major species of northern animals in their<br />
natural habitat.
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