Adventures in Canada's Yukon by Dog Sled and Canoe
"I came searching for the spirit of the north country. And I found it! Thanks to my guides Stephen and Noel. This trip was truly an Uncommon Journey. I'll be back for more. Run silent run dogs!"

Frank Kondelik
Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA
YUKON FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

You can time your Uncommon Journey’s adventure to coincide with one of the many, local festivals and events in Whitehorse:

Here are a few of your Whitehorse events options…

Yukon Arts Centre
Jan 1 - Dec. 31, 2010 Whitehorse
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
January, 2011 Whitehorse
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 6 - 19, 2011 Whitehorse
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 19 - 21, 2010 Whitehorse
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 25 - 28, 2010 Whitehorse
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 21, 2010 Whitehorse
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 17 - 25, 2010 Whitehorse
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 6, 2010 Whitehorse
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

 


 


Aboriginal Days
Jun 21, 2010 Whitehorse
Website: yfnta.org
Whitehorse First Nations host a day of cultural celebrations.
Phone: (867) 667-3937 

 


 


Solstice and Saint-Jean-Baptist Celebrations
Jun 25 - 27, 2010 Whitehorse
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 

 


 


The Yukon River Quest Canoe & Kayak Race
Jun 30 - July 4, 2010 Whitehorse
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 26 - 27, 2010 Whitehorse
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, 2010 Whitehorse
Canada Day celebrations. Visitors welcome! Shipyards Park in Whitehorse

 


 


Softball Yukon Dustball Tournament
Jul 8 - 11, 2010 Whitehorse
Website: softballyukon.com
Held annually at the Pepsi softball centre in Whitehorse. 
Phone: (867) 667-4487

 


 


Yukon 1000 Canoe and Kayak Race
Jul 19 - 31, 2010 Whitehorse
Website: yukon1000.com
The Yukon 1000 is 1000 miles long making it the longest race of its kind in the world.  The race route takes in some of the wildest and most remote paddling conceivable.  The course starts in Whitehorse and goes North from there.  
Phone: (867) 668-4630

 


 


Yukon River Trail Marathon
Aug 1, 2010 Whitehorse
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

 


 


Klondike Trail of '98 International Road Relay
Sep 10 - 11, 2010 Whitehorse
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