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Arts In the park
Come to Lepage Park weekdays during the summer for live music and performances by local and visiting musicians.
Find out more »North Words Writers Symposium
Exploring the frontiers of language. Three days of discussions, readings, and writing with Keynote speakers Mary Roach & Alaskan Faculty. Included with registration is a train ride & trail write, Dyea cabin retreat cookout & music, Keynote banquet, historic brothel tour, and most meals!
Find out more »Arts in the Park
Live music and art displays in Wye Lake Park in Watson Lake on Saturdays from June through to September. Specific dates TBD.
Find out more »5th Annual Meadow Lakes Golf Tournament
The 5th Annual Meadow Lakes Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 2 2018 at the Meadow Lakes Golf and Country Club. This tournament is in support of the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, BC and Yukon Chapter. Children's Wish the largest all Canadian Wish Granting charity, that grants wishes to Canadian Children diagnosed with a life threatening Illness or serious neurological disorder. Each year we raise enough funds to give a very deserving child a wish of a…
Find out more »Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival
The Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival is returning to Haines Junction in 2018 from June 8th – June 10th. With a new lineup of talented artists. Come to Haines Junction to partake in this lively music festival! And, you can now go to: yukonbluegrass.com to learn more exciting news about the festival. If you have questions about the upcoming festival, please direct these to: festival@yukonbluegrass.com
Find out more »Yukon Kennel Club Dog Show
The Yukon Kennel Club is proud to present their 2018 annual dog show! Meet the dogs and watch them strut their stuff! There will be Rall-O and Obedience shows, so bring the family and cheer the teams on! All competition events and shows are open to the public!
Find out more »The Commissioner’s Tea and Klondike Ball
This event celebrates the Yukon Territory’s union with the dominion of Canada. Dress code is formal, and many dress in the styles of 1898. The tea takes place at the Commissioner’s Residence during the day, and a ball takes place at the Palace Grand at night with dancing, food, and drinks.
Find out more »Annual Kluane-Chilkat International Bike Relay
This bike relay race starts in Haines Junction, Yukon and ends in Haines, Alaska. Eight-person, four-person, two-person and solo teams cycle through stunning mountain scenery. Race distance is 238.28 km (148 mi). Register early online.
Find out more »National Aboriginal Day
Check in with your Yukon community’s local First Nation for events, celebrations and more on Canada’s National Aboriginal Day.
Find out more »Dust 2 Dawson Motorcycle Ride (Not a rally!)
An annual gathering for motorcyclists heading up from the south towards Dawson. Not a rally!
Find out more »National Aboriginal Day and Summer Solstice
Canada's National Aboriginal Day lands on the same day as summer solstice. Join in as Whitehorse First nations host a day of cultural celebrations with music, food, and entertainment at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre.
Find out more »Midnight Sun Gymnastics Invitational
The Midnight Sun Gymnastics Invitational will be a show of power and strength in Whitehorse, Yukon. The competition will include teams from across the country and USA.
Find out more »24 Hours of Light Mountain Bike Festival
This mountain bike race has a unique Yukon flair. Solo mountain bikers and teams of all ages and abilities will race around the trails of Mt. McIntyre throughout the night, guided by the light of the midnight sun. The team that does the most amount of laps in the allotted time wins! Register early online.
Find out more »Midnight Sun Golf Tournament
This unique golf tournament tees off at midnight and finishes in the morning, with a celebratory breakfast of beer and eggs!
Find out more »St. Jean Baptiste Day Celebrations
Join the Yukon's vibrant Francophone culture and celebrate St. Jean Baptiste Day every year on June 24.
Find out more »Yukon River Quest
The Yukon River Quest is one of the most spectacular paddling races in the world. Participants take off from Whitehorse and paddle the 740 km (460mi) to reach Dawson City in marathon time, usually within 48 hours. Cheer on the teams as they leave Whitehorse or arrive in Dawson.
Find out more »Adäka Cultural Festival
Celebrates and showcases Yukon First Nations arts & culture. Program includes traditional and contemporary music, dance, drumming, arts and crafts, storytelling, film, artist demonstrations, workshops, cultural presentations, a community feast and more!
Find out more »Botany Days at Tombstone
Learn about sub-arctic flora at the Tombstone Interpretive Centre.
Find out more »Canada Day
A parade down 2nd Avenue ends at noon at Shipyards Park in Whitehorse, where ceremonies and celebrations will take place throughout the afternoon. Dawson City celebrates Canada Day with a parade, a barbecue, and the annual Gold Panning Championships. Watson Lake has kid's activities, a humongous cake, horseshoes, a candy drop and so much more at Lucky Lake Park. Check in with other Yukon communities to see what special events are planned to celebrate Canada Day.
Find out more »Mayo Arts Festival
This festival is a summer tradition that showcases artists and musicians from Keno City, Elsa, and Mayo. You’ll see demonstrations, performances, and art sales by local artists.
Find out more »Atlin Arts & Music Festival
The Atlin Arts and Music Festival invites artists and audiences from the Yukon, Canada, and around the world to the picturesque town of Atlin, BC for a weekend of music, art, dancing, storytelling, and more.
Find out more »Gold Panning Championships
Celebrate Dawson’s gold rush heritage at this annual Gold Panning Championship event. Competitors from the Yukon and around the world compete to find out who can extract a predetermined amount of gold flake from a bucket of dirt the fastest. The winners go to the World Gold Panning Championships.
Find out more »Great Northern Arts Festival
Visual artists and performers from Canada’s northern First Nations gather in Inuvik to showcase their work, meet other artists, and learn new techniques.
Find out more »21st Annual Faro Golf Tournament
Entry fee: $65 per person. Scramble Format. Includes 2 rounds of golf Includes Salmon and Prime Rib Dinner. Teams of 4 people.
Find out more »Dawson City Music Festival
Dawson comes alive with arts and music during this “tiny perfect music festival.” Venues around Dawson City host performances by a wide variety of musicians from the Yukon, Canada and around the world. Enjoy intimate venues, diverse genres, and the work of local artists and artisans.
Find out more »Canada Parks Day
Celebrate Canada’s Parks and National Historic Sites. Join in guided walks, tours, and free family-friendly events. Visit Miles Canyon or the S.S. Klondike
Find out more »Larry Berrio Shut the Town Down Country Music Tour
Join up and coming country music artist Larry Berrio as he visits Beaver Creek as his only stop in the Yukon! Larry Berrio has been a featured guest on several television programs such as Canada in the Rough, Fins and Skins the Red Green Show and Snowmobiler TV. In addition Larry has been included in several profiled events, including opening for acts such as Brooks and Dunn, Terri Clark, Tim McGraw, Johnny Reid, Keith Urban, Crystal Shawanda and has performed at…
Find out more »Larry Berrio Shut the Town Down Country Music Tour
Join up and coming country music artist Larry Berrio as he visits Beaver Creek as his only stop in the Yukon! Larry Berrio has been a featured guest on several television programs such as Canada in the Rough, Fins and Skins the Red Green Show and Snowmobiler TV. In addition Larry has been included in several profiled events, including opening for acts such as Brooks and Dunn, Terri Clark, Tim McGraw, Johnny Reid, Keith Urban, Crystal Shawanda and has performed at…
Find out more »Yukon River Trail Marathon
Run on scenic trails in the Yukon River valley. Events include marathon, half-marathon and a four-person relay. Start and finish at Rotary Park in Whitehorse.
Find out more »Discovery Days in Dawson City
The Discovery Day long weekend is a unique Yukon holiday that celebrates the day gold was discovered at Bonanza Creek near Dawson City. Long weekend festivities make Dawson City the place to be. Come see historical street theatre, displays, food, and plenty of other special events.
Find out more »Authors on Eighth Writing Contest and Walking Tour
Authors on Eighth celebrates the works of prominent Yukon writers such as Robert Service, Jack London, and Pierre Berton. Visit the author’s homes on a walking tour and hear stories of their lives and works. If you are a writer, enter the writing contest. Winners will be announced on the walking tour.
Find out more »Yukon Riverside Arts Festival
Artists from the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, Alaska, and beyond come to Dawson City on the Discovery Days long weekend to share artwork, host workshops, create galleries, see concerts, and participate in film screenings. This annual artistic tradition takes place in open-air tents along the Yukon River in Dawson City, as well as other venues around town.
Find out more »Klondike Valley Mud Bog
Monster trucks and other vehicles attempt to race from one end of a mud pit to the other! An annual Dawson City tradition.
Find out more »Great Klondike International Outhouse Race
Only at this race will you find outhouses on wheels, scavenger hunts, and costumes. This hilarious event is one-of-a-kind. Visitors are encouraged to join!
Find out more »Sport Yukon’s Klondike Trail Of ’98 International Road Relay
What a Rush! Teams race from Skagway to Whitehorse. Relay teams of up to 10 runners race along the old Gold Rush route through coast mountains from Skagway to Whitehorse overnight. The race begins in Skagway, Alaska and finishes along the Yukon River in Whitehorse. Festivities to follow the race.
Find out more »White Ram Poker Tournament
World-class poker competitors gather in Dawson City to compete at the only legal poker tournament West of Edmonton. The competition takes place in Canada’s oldest casino, Diamond Tooth Gertie’s.
Find out more »Terry Fox Day
Check in your Yukon community for Terry Fox Day fundraising events.
Find out more »Yukon Beer Festival
We are holding the first annual beer festival in Whitehorse in October! We are bringing a wide selection of craft beer from all over the world to our lovely city of Whitehorse for a weekend of samples, food, and general good times this October. Check out our facebook page for future updates. For sponsorship information, email dion@yukonbeerfestival.com. If you are a brewer and would like to attend, email andrea@yukonbeerfestival.com.
Find out more »Winter Spruce Bog Craft Fair
Come do your Christmas shopping at this highly anticipated local craft fair! Don't forget to enter the free draw to have a chance to win one of the five gift baskets!
Find out more »Watson Lake Annual Craft Fair
Goodies for everyone. Get your Christmas shopping done early!
Find out more »12 Days of Christmas Fireweed Community Market
The 12 Days of Christmas Fireweed Community Market offers a festive, indoor experience for farm-gate style production and consumption of a wide selection of hand crafted, Yukon made items. From more than 80 vendors, leisurely shop for that special gift. Find unique art and crafts, specialty foods, preserves, spices, baked goods, body products, and much more. Please check the website for hours. Follow us on social media for exciting updates: Facebook Twitter Instagram For more info click here.
Find out more »Winterval and the Santa Claus Parade!
The 10th annual Winterval Santa Parade will warm up Main Street, bring MAGIC to the winter and give a kick-start to the Holiday Season! PARADE Come as a group with friends, family, or colleagues! Dress to be festive, pull out your best holiday costume, make a parade float, bring lanterns or musical instruments! WATERFRONT ARTS FESTIVAL Free Art Workshops, Fire Pits and Marshmallows, Treats and Snacks, and LOTS OF SURPRISES! … Bring homemade coloured ice cubes to participate in a…
Find out more »Christmas Lights Tour
Tour the lights with Transit! Come to the Canada Games Centre for a variety of Holiday themed activities; Free skating, photos with Santa & favorite Frozen characters, holiday stories with Family Literacy Centre, and Themed colouring station.
Find out more »New Year’s Eve at Canada Games Centre
Join us on December 31 at the Canada Games Centre from 4 - 6 pm for free skating, swimming and facilitated games. Come to Shipyards Park from 6 - 8 pm for bonfires, music, skating, sledding and hot chocolate with fireworks at 8 pm. All free!
Find out more »Faro Crane and Sheep Viewing Festival
Join wildlife enthusiasts in Faro, Yukon for a weekend of wildlife viewing, speakers, workshops, food, and more. In May, the Sandhill Cranes migrate through Faro on their way to Alaska, and Fannin Sheep can be spotted grazing close to town. Visit faroyukon.ca or stop by the CRIC for more details!
Find out more »St. Jean Baptiste Day Celebrations
Join the Yukon's vibrant Francophone culture and celebrate St. Jean Baptiste Day every year on June 24.
Find out more »Canada Day
A parade down 2nd Avenue ends at noon at Shipyards Park in Whitehorse, where ceremonies and celebrations will take place throughout the afternoon. Dawson City celebrates Canada Day with a parade, a barbecue, and the annual Gold Panning Championships. Watson Lake has kid's activities, a humongous cake, horseshoes, a candy drop and so much more at Lucky Lake Park. Check in with other Yukon communities to see what special events are planned to celebrate Canada Day.
Find out more »Terry Fox Day
Check in your Yukon community for Terry Fox Day fundraising events.
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