Yukon Vacation Planner 2018
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DETAILS<br />
GOING WILD?<br />
Walk Softly<br />
In the gold rush era, environmental<br />
conservation as we know it likely<br />
wasn’t a concern for most. Times<br />
have changed and we want the<br />
<strong>Yukon</strong> to remain pure, authentic<br />
and natural. In all wilderness<br />
activities we encourage low-impact<br />
principles of Leave No Trace. Obtain<br />
proper fishing or hunting licences<br />
and camping permits, and follow the<br />
regulations that help conserve <strong>Yukon</strong>’s<br />
treasures.<br />
With its abundant wildlife, clean water<br />
and vast intact wilderness, <strong>Yukon</strong> is the<br />
ultimate eco-destination. <strong>Yukon</strong>ers have a<br />
strong conservation ethic, and many of the<br />
territory’s special wild places are protected<br />
within parks and other special management<br />
areas. Taking care of <strong>Yukon</strong>’s pristine<br />
environment is an important aspect of<br />
sustaining our most memorable visitor<br />
experiences into the future. Watching<br />
wildlife is often the highlight of a trip to<br />
the <strong>Yukon</strong>.<br />
We all play a role in keeping wildlife safe.<br />
Please respect wildlife and never feed them.<br />
Remember: STOP, LOOK and LEAVE. For more<br />
safety tips and information visit:<br />
www.env.gov.yk.ca/bears or pick up your<br />
copy of the <strong>Yukon</strong> Wildlife Viewing Guide<br />
at any of <strong>Yukon</strong>’s six Visitor Information<br />
Centres.<br />
Learn about local flora on an interpretive hike or in the <strong>Yukon</strong> Wildlife Viewing Guide – YG<br />
Hiring a Guide<br />
A Larger Than Life wilderness destination,<br />
Canada’s <strong>Yukon</strong> has vast areas of pristine<br />
wilderness. <strong>Yukon</strong> guides are skilled<br />
professionals and know the <strong>Yukon</strong><br />
wilderness. <strong>Yukon</strong> Wild is a consortium<br />
of <strong>Yukon</strong> tour operators offering premier<br />
wilderness trips. Visit a <strong>Yukon</strong> Visitor<br />
Information Centre, or www.yukonwild.com.<br />
Wilderness Tourism Licensing<br />
Strong <strong>Yukon</strong> laws protect both wilderness<br />
travellers and our world-renowned<br />
wilderness. Operators from the <strong>Yukon</strong> or<br />
elsewhere who take clients into the <strong>Yukon</strong><br />
wilderness for any gain or reward require<br />
a <strong>Yukon</strong> Wilderness Tourism Licence.<br />
If you are planning a wilderness trip, be<br />
sure to confirm your operator is licensed.<br />
Visit www.env.gov.yk.ca/camping-parks/<br />
operators_listing for a current list<br />
of licensed wilderness operators whom have<br />
met strict requirements, including public<br />
liability insurance coverage and valid First<br />
Aid/CPR certification. Low-impact camping<br />
and waste disposal must be practised!<br />
Backcountry skiing – YG, F. Mueller<br />
Start planning your trip<br />
travelyukon.com<br />
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