Sourdough Rendezvous, mushing competition, Whitehorse
Photo courtesy of the Yukon Government
Northern festivals are times of enthusiasm and release for Yukoners. Visit Yukon during the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous, Dawson Discovery Days, Klondike Outhouse Races, Yukon International Storytelling Festival, Yukon Quest Dog Sled Race, Frostbite Music Festival or Dawson City Music Festival. See for yourself what the fuss is all about! Tour Yukon
January |
Fulda Challenge -Extreme Arctic Adventure
Skagway, Alaska via Whitehorse straight through the entire Yukon to the Arctic Circle
January 2011 |
Haines Junction, Snowmobile Poker Run
A three to four hour return snow machine trip from Haines Junction to Bear Creek Summit. Starts at noon Weather dependent. |
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February |
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Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous
Whitehorse, February 24-27, 2011 |
The Yukon Arctic Ultra/Whitehorse and Yukon Quest Trail,
The world's coldest and toughest ultra! Marathon, 100, 300 and 430 miles*. for Mountain Bikers, XC-Skiers, Skijorers and Runners,
Whitehorse, Canada
February 4th - 17th, 2011 |
Frostbite Music Festival
Whitehorse February
February 2011 |
Trek Over The Top - Snowmobile Adventure
1-867-993-5575
Depart from Tok, Alaska for a one day snowmobile ride to Dawson City. While in Dawson enjoy numerous events, including live entertainment, gambling and lots more.
First Run departs Tok on Thursday March 3 and returns on March 6. 2011
Second Run departs Tok on Thursday March 10 and returns March 13, 2011
Dawson February 2011 |
Yukon Quest
The Yukon Quest Trail follows historic Gold Rush and mail delivery dog sledding routes from the turn of the 20th century. Yukon Quest dog teams compete over two weeks with mushers guiding their 14 canine athletes across frozen rivers and lakes and over mountain summits in the heart of the Arctic winter through some of the most pristine wilderness remaining in North America.
Dawson City Layover Feb 5-21, 2011
Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race
Government of Yukon Photo
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Thaw-Di-Gras Spring Carnival
chainsaw toss and a tug of war, a one-dog pull and even a tea boiling contest.
Dawson City, March 17 - 20, 2011 |
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March |
22nd Arctic Winter Games
Whitehorse March 4 - 10, 2011 |
Trek Over The Top - Snowmobile Adventure
Depart from Tok, Alaska for a one day snowmobile ride to Dawson City. While in Dawson enjoy numerous events, including live entertainment, gambling and lots more.
Dawson
March 2011 |
Available Light Film Festival
Whitehorse - Yukon Arts Centre and Qwanlin Cinema Centre, March 2011 |
Burning Away the Winter Blues
Whitehorse March 19 2011 |
Percy DeWolfe Memorial Mail Race- Dog sled race
Race route follows the Yukon River trail, with some bush trails, depending on the ice conditions. The race is from Dawson City to Eagle, Alaska, and returns to Dawson City for the finish on the same trail.
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Dawson City to Eagle, Alaska March 24 - 26, 2011 |
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April |
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May |
Farmer's Market
Whitehorse Mid May to Mid-September Downtown Market in ShipYard Park 3pm - 9pm each Thursday |
| Yukon Made Market - Klondike Hwy and the Takhini HotSprings Road - Mid-May to mid-September - 9am - 2pm each Saturday |
Dawson City 22nd Annual International Gold Show
Dawson City May 21, 2011 |
Yukon River Quest Canoe Race - longest canoe and kayak marathon
Whitehorse, June 29 to July 3, 2011 |
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June |
Yukon River Quest Canoe Race - longest canoe and kayak marathon
Whitehorse, June 29 to July 3, 2011
Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival
Whitehorse, June 10 - 12, 2011
Commissioner's Ball
Palace Grand Theatre, Dawson, June 11, 2011
Kluane to Chilkat International Bicycle Relay
Haines Junction, June 18, 2011
On June 21, summer solstice, the sun never sets in some parts of Yukon. All over the Territory you can read a book outdoors all night. The midnight sun makes for long summer days, and wondrous carmine and magenta skyscapes that last for hours, rather than minutes.
24 Hours of Light Bike Marathon
Whitehorse, June 25 - 26, 2011
Mayo Midnight Marathon!
Mayo, June 18, 2011
Midnight Sun Golf Tournament
Whitehorse June 2011 |
Kluane to Chilkat bike relay
Haines Hwy.
Photo courtesy of the Yukon Government |
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July |
Canada Day Celebrations
All Communities, July 1 |
Yukon 1000 Canoe and Kayak Race -
canoe and kayak race
Whitehorse July 18, 2011 |
Folk on the Rocks
One of Canada's top summertime music and cultural festivals, drawing musicians from the NWT and Nunavut and across the globe for the North's biggest party under the midnight sun.
Yellowknife
Rock the Folks - July 14, 201,
Warm the Rocks - July 15, 2011,
Festival Weekend - July 16 & 17, 2011 |
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!
Dawson
July 15 - 17, 2011 |
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August |
Yukon River Trail Marathon
The trail is both scenic and challenging, and as a loop course offers a diverse and rewarding introduction to Yukon trail running.
Whitehorse, August 7, 2011 |
Discovery Days Festival
A week of special events celebrating Dawson City including games, races, movies, a parade, and much more!
Dawson
City, August 11 - 15, 2011 |
Yukon Riverside Arts Festival
An annual summer event that is part of Dawson City's Discovery Days weekend. The venue is parkland adjacent to the mighty Yukon River with participating artists coming from across the Yukon and Northwest Territories.
Dawson
August 11 - 14, 2011 |
Discovery Days - Watson Lake
Watson Lake Wye Lake Park, August 13 - 15, 2011 |
Yukon 360 Canoe and Kayak Race
Canoe race designed to fit in a three day weekend
Faro August 13 - 15, 2011 |
Tombstone Mammal Days
Dawson City August 2011 |
Fireweed Festival
Annual horticultural event and produce auction.
Faro August 2011 |
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September |
Great Klondike International Outhouse Race
Teams race and perform a scavenger hunt in decorated outhouses on wheels through the streets of Dawson City.
Dawson City September 3, 2011 |
Klondike Road Relay
overnight relay through the scenic Coast Mountains. Starts in Skagway, Alaska, follows the Klondike Highway past the Southern Lakes region to Whitehorse and finishes along the Yukon River in Whitehorse.
Whitehorse September 9 - 10, 2011 |
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