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…
Jan 1 - Oct 31, 2009 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
Jan 17-24, 2009 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.
Feb 15 - 28, 2009 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
Feb 13 - 15, 2009 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
Feb 20 - 22, 2009 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
Mar 21, 2009 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.
Apr 18 - 26, 2009 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
Jun 7, 2009 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
Jun 20, 2009 Whitehorse
Website: yfnta.org
Whitehorse First Nations host a day of cultural celebrations.
Phone: (867) 667-3937
Jun 26 - 28, 2009 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
Jun 24 - 28, 2009 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
Jun 27 - 28, 2009 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
Jul 1, 2009 Whitehorse
Canada Day celebrations. Visitors welcome!
Jul 9 - 12, 2009 Whitehorse
Website: softballyukon.ca
Held annually at the Pepsi softball centre in Whitehorse.
Phone: (867) 667-4487
Jul 23 - 26, 2009 Whitehorse
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
Aug 2, 2009 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
Sep 11 - 12, 2009 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
Dec 1-31, 2009 Whitehorse
Whiteout races. Drags every second Wednesday night. Club races on Schwatka Lake every second Sunday.
Phone: (867) 633-4967
Email: vrp@polarcom.com
