What's going on in the Yukon?
Your clients can discover the authentic, unpretentious Yukon. Meet Yukoners, learn about local traditions and share a story or two at one of Yukon's dozens of lively community events and festivals.
You may want to book your clients around any one of the following Yukon icon events:
Yukon Quest
Experience the excitement of the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race a 1,000 mile journey from Fairbanks, Alaska to Whitehorse. In 2009, the Yukon Quest will begin in Whitehorse on February 14th.
Website: www.yukonquest.com
Frostbite Music Festival
Three nights and two days of multiple musical genres under the northern lights. 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. The first and only winter music festival in Western Canada. Location: Yukon College and Yukon Arts Centre, Whitehorse.
Website: www.frostbitefest.ca
Yukon Arctic Ultra
The World's coldest and toughest race for mountain bikers, runners, cross-country skiers and skijorers. Marathon, 100, 300, and 460 mile distances.
Website: www.arcticultra.de
8th Annual Dawson City International Short Film Festival
The Dawson City International Short Film Festival strives to present a diverse and eclectic range of short films from Yukon and around the world. We also offers guest speakers, panel discussions and workshops.
Website: www.kiac.org/filmfest
Commissioner's BallThe Commissioner's Ball in the Palace Grand Theatre. Don your ball gown and step back in time!
Website: www.dawsoncity.ca
Alsek Music Festival and Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival
Three days of the best in Yukon music under the majestic St. Elias Mountains. Three stages, kids' events, adult dances - an outdoor event for the whole family.
Alsek Music Festival: www.alsekfest.com
Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival: www.kluanemountainbluegrassfest.com
29th Annual Dawson City Music Festival
A three day celebration of music and dancing under the midnight sun. Folk, rock, blues, world beat, traditional, jazz, hip-hop and more!
Website: www.dcmf.com
21st Annual Yukon International Storytelling Festival
International drumming, dancing and storytelling with emphasis on the Circumpolar regions coalesces to create magic on the banks of the Yukon River.
Website: www.storytelling.yk.net
Great Klondike International Outhouse Race
If you don't happen to own one, that's okay - we can rent one to you! Teams race and perform a scavenger hunt in decorated outhouses on wheels through the streets of Dawson City. Arrive at the finish in speed or style.
Website: www.dawsoncity.ca
In addition to these events, there are many others happening in Yukon communities. Gear up for your Yukon vacation by checking our Upcoming Yukon Events listings below.
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