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Yukon Arts Centre

Jan 1 - Oct 31, 2008
Website: yukonartscentre.com
Throughout the year: Yukon Arts Centre hosts a variety of exhibitions, theatre performances and art education programs. Find a complete listing on the website.
Phone: (867) 667-8575

Fulda Challenge

Jan 20-25, 2008
Website: fulda-challenge.com
Teams from all over the world compete in various extreme competitions. The merciless route makes its way from Skagway, AK via Whitehorse straight through the entire Yukon to the Arctic Circle.

Yukon Arctic Ultra

Feb 9-17, 2008
Website: arcticultra.de
The world's coldest and toughest race for mountain bikers, runners, cross-country skiers and skijorers. Marathon, 100 and 300 miles distances.
Phone: 49 (0) 8823 937842

Frostbite Music Festival

Feb 10-13, 2008
Website: frostbitefest.ca
This event hosts a multitude of emerging and established Canadian and Yukon musical acts, and features concerts, dances, workshops, a kids’ festival and a youth stage.
Phone: (867) 668-4921

Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Festival

Feb 22-24, 2008
Website: yukonrendezvous.com
Our 44th Annual Winter Festival featuring family and children’s activities including traditional events – flour packing contest, chainsaw chuck, international air show, one dog pull, Swede saw and log split, axe throwing and more.
Phone: (867) 667-2148

Burning Away the Winter Blues

Mar 22, 2008
Location: Whitehorse
Website: burningawaythewinterblues.com
Take part in a torch-lit procession, led by a giant effigy of the Winter Blues, to celebrate the end of winter and renew spirits for spring.

Celebration of Swans

Apr 12-20, 2008
Website: environmentyukon.gov.yk.ca/viewing
A Yukon tradition! Welcome thousands of returning swans and water birds – the harbingers of spring – and enjoy free events throughout Yukon. Swan Haven Interpretation Centre is open April 1st-30th.
Phone: (867) 667-8291

Annual City of Whitehorse Triathlon

Jun 1, 2008
Website: whitehorse.ca
Including Olympic Distance (swim 1500m, bike 40 km, run 10 km) and Sprint Distance (swim 500m, bike 20 km and run 5 km). Register after May 3, 2008.
Phone: (867) 668-8325

Ride Yukon – Motorcycles, Music and Midnight Sun

Jun 19-22, 2008
Website: rideyukon.com
Weekend of runs, tours, events, and lots of entertainment! Register online at www.rideyukon.com.
Phone: (867) 633-1903

8th ISF Junior Men's World Fast Pitch Championship

Jun 20-29, 2008
Website: worldsoftball2008.com/aboutevent.php
Witness the Yukon's vibrant softball community raise the dust at this years Wolrd Championship.

Aboriginal Days

Jun 21, 2008
Website: yfnta.org
Whitehorse First Nations host a day of cultural celebrations.
Phone: (867) 667-3937

Solstice and Saint-Jean-Baptist Celebrations

Jun 21, 2008
Website: afy.yk.ca/culturel
Come celebrate and evening of music under the midnight sun. We open the stage to different cultures and languages representing the diversity and the vitality of the Yukon.
Phone: (867) 668-2663 ext. 232

Air North Midnight Sun Golf Tournament

Jun 21, 2008
Location: Whitehorse
Website: mountainviewgolf.ca
Two 18-hole tournaments: 10:00 a.m. stroke play and a 6:30 p.m. four-person scramble. Visitors always welcome!
Phone: (867) 633-6020

The Yukon River Quest Canoe & Kayak Race

Jun 25-29, 2008
Website: yukonriverquest.com
Every summer, paddlers are challenged in a World-class wilderness event – a race to the midnight sun. The Yukon River Quest is the longest canoe and kayak race in the world.
Phone: (867) 333-5628

24 Hours of Light Mountain Bike Event

Jun 28-29, 2008
Website: 24hoursoflight.com
Solo cyclists and teams of all ages race on the forested trails around Mt. McIntyre. The winner–the team that does the most laps in the time allotted. Sunday awards presentation to racers with the best lap times and teams with the most spirit.
Phone: (867) 668-7559

Whitehorse Canada Day Festivities

Jul 1, 2008

Canada Day celebrations. Visitors welcome!

Softball Yukon Dustball Tournament

Jul 17-20, 2008
Website: softballyukon.ca
Held annually at the Pepsi softball centre in Whitehorse.
Phone: (867) 667-4487

Yukon Horse & Rider Summer Horse Show

Jul 17-20, 2008
Website: yhra.ca
The association is hosting its 29th annual Horse Show at the Yukon Horse and Rider association show grounds. This show has something for everyone!
Phone: (867) 633-3012

Coca-Cola Championship Golf Tournament

Jul 26, 2008
Location: Mountain View Golf Club
Website: mountainviewgolf.ca
18-hole stroke play tournament. Visitors always welcome!
Phone: (867) 633-6020

Yukon River Trail Marathon

Aug 3, 2008
Website: yukonmarathon.com
Run on scenic trails in the Yukon River valley. Events include marathon, half-marathon and a four-person relay.
Phone: (867) 668-7592

Epluchette de ble d'Inde/Corn Roast

Aug 24, 2008
Website: afy.yk.ca/culturel
We welcome you to eat corn on the cob and burgers and listen to many local musicians.
Contact: Nancy Power, Project Manager, cultural sector
Phone: (867) 668-2663 ext 232
Fax: (867) 668-3511
Email: npower@afy.yk.ca

Klondike Trail of '98 International Road Relay

Sep 5-6, 2008
Website: sportyukon.com
Teams of up to 10 runners compete in this exhilarating overnight relay through the scenic coast mountains. The race starts in Skagway and follows the Klondike Highway past the Southern Lakes to Whitehorse and finishes along the Yukon River.
Phone: (867) 393-8330

21st Annual Yukon International Storytelling Festival

Oct 3-5, 2008
Website: storytelling.yk.net
International drumming, dancing and storytelling with emphasis on the Circumpolar regions coalesces to create magic on the banks of the Yukon River.
Contact: Lil Grubach-Hambrook, Executive Director
Phone: (867) 633-7550
Fax: (867) 633-3883
Email: yukonstory@yknet.ca

Snowmobile Drags, Enduro and Sno Cross Races

Dec 1-31, 2008

Whiteout races. Drags every second Wednesday night. Club races on Schwatka Lake every second Sunday.
Phone: (867) 633-4967
Email:vrp@polarcom.com

Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race

Feb 14-20, 2009
Website: yukonquest.com
Experience the thrill of the Yukon Quest as we revive the historic spirit of the North and travel 1,000 miles by dog team! 2009 race departs Whitehorse, Yukon for Fairbanks, Alaska.
Phone: (867) 668-4711

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