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 2024 WHITEHORSE EVENTS
      February 4 - 12
YUKON ARCTIC ULTRA
One of the world’s coldest and toughest races. Competitors mountain bike, cross- country ski, or run along the Yukon Quest Trail from Whitehorse to either Braeburn (100- mile racers) or Pelly Farm (300-mile racers). arcticultra.de
February 8 - 18
AVAILABLE LIGHT
FILM FESTIVAL
Canada’s largest film festival north of 60°, ALFF is a multi-day film festival that
showcases international and Canadian films.
(867) 393-3456, yukonfilmsociety.com
FREE
February 9 - 25
YUKON SOURDOUGH RENDEZVOUS FESTIVAL
Fun for the whole family! Take part in sporting events such as axe throwing, dog sledding, flour packing, and chainsaw chucking, or watch the can-can dancers and check out
the main performance tent featuring local musicians! Bring your children for KIDSFEST
activities and stay late for the fireworks!!
(867) 667-2148, yukonrendezvous.com
FREE
  March 21 - 24
YUKON NATIVE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
Come cheer on your favourite teams and players
at this famous Aboriginal hockey tournament!
(867) 456-7294, www.yfnha.ca
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February 3-10
YUKON QUEST INTERNATIONAL SLED DOG RACE
The Yukon Quest is an annual international dog-sled race. This year’s race starts in Whitehorse on February 3, and consists of three 100, 250 and 450-mile races. They will run the traditional Quest trail through Braeburn, Carmacks, Pelly Crossing and
finishing in Dawson City. (867) 668-4711, yukonquest.com
FREE
April 1 - 30 • Marsh Lake
CELEBRATION OF SWANS
Every year, thousands of trumpeter swans migrate through the Yukon. This celebration involves interpretation and special events. Swan Haven Interpretive Centre opens
on April 1 and offers interpretation and programming throughout the month of April. (867) 667-8291, yukon.ca/swans
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