Pre and Post Tours

Our host jurisdiction is excited to welcome CCMTA delegates to Whitehorse and the Yukon! There is so much to see and do while you visit this diverse and beautiful area. Below you will find some recommended tours and activities to take in while in Whitehorse. For a full listing of activities or for assistance in planning your visit, please refer to the Yukon Tourism website.

It is important to note that the CCMTA Annual Meeting is followed by the summer solstice celebration in Whitehorse. As such hotel space, car rentals, and tour opportunities will be limited or will sell out quickly so please be sure to book early!

Yukon Pre and Post Tour Opportunities

There is so much to see and do while you visit this diverse and beautiful area. Whether you're looking to for an active outdoor adventure or a relaxed leisurely excursion, Yukon has it all.

The Yukon Government official Tourism website provides a gateway to travel information. Here, you will find a host of activities to explore along with carefully prepared itineraries, package deals and plenty of amazing images that showcase the best of Yukon. For a full listing of activities and operators or for assistance in planning your visit, please refer to the Tourism website where you can also download a copy of their comprehensive Yukon Vacation Planner  or speak with their knowledgeable Travel Specialists who will assist you with designing an appealing Yukon adventure. Call toll free: 1-800-661-0494 or Email vacation@gov.yk.ca.

The natural highs of a Yukon adventure aren’t limited to those with time for a longer stay. Below you will find a few uniquely Yukon activities that you can explore in a day along with some ideas for a more extended visit.

The CCMTA Annual Meeting is held during the summer solstice celebration in Whitehorse. As a result, hotel space, car rentals, and tour opportunities will be limited or will sell out quickly so please be sure to book as early as possible. Car and recreational type rentals are in high demand year round and often sell out. It is recommended you reserve right away if you intend to explore on your own.

Visit www.travelyukon.com/Plan/Getting-Around/RV-Car-Van-and-Camper-Rentals for a listing of rental companies in the area.

Uniquely Yukon

www.travelyukon.com/Explore/Things-to-do

Summer Sights

Yukon operators offer a year-round smorgasbord of trips, from action-packed adventure outings to cultural experiences or a relaxing tour of local attractions. There are plenty of custom tours, half-day/ full day options and multi-day tours available. Be sure to check with Tour operators for any special discounts or promotions that may be available to CCMTA delegates.

** IMPORTANT Note some of the activities venture into Yukon’s neighbouring state of Alaska, just two hours south of Whitehorse, and will require a passport for entry into the United States.

The long summer days will allow you to squeeze in more than you imagined

Golf North of 60

www.travelyukon.com/Explore/Things-to-do/Outdoor-Activities - Land

Whitehorse offers two first-class courses at the edge of the wilderness. Yukon golfing is great any time of day and in June the midnight sun invites opportunity to fit in a late tee off time on the course….but don’t forget to book early as tee times sell off fast during summer solstice!
www.meadowlakesgolfresort.com (9 holes)
www.mountainviewgolf.ca (18 holes)

Exclusive Opportunity for CCMTA Delegates - Golf under the Midnight Sun
We are pleased to offer a special package to CCMTA delegates on Monday, June 15 with 7:00 PM tee off time.
Space is limited, so register early as this offer is available on a first come, first serve basis. Pre-payment is required.

Package includes:

• Green fees - 18 holes Mountain View Golf Course
• Cart Rental
• Transportation

Cost: $75.00
Club Rental (Average Quality) : $25.00
Golf Registration Deadline: Friday, May 15th, 2015

Raft the White Waters of Tatshenshini River

www.travelyukon.com/Explore/Things-to-do/Outdoor-Activities - Water

Combine scenery, adrenalin and culinary magic and you get a unique paddling adventure in Canada's North. Start dreaming about a rafting journey down the Tatshenshini River. Go home with a once-in-a-lifetime experience etched in your memory.

Canoe the famous Yukon River

www.travelyukon.com/Explore/Things-to-do/Outdoor-Activities - Water

Enjoy a leisurely 1/2 day paddle through beautiful peaceful scenery departing right from downtown Whitehorse to the confluence of the Takhini River or explore further with a full day tour to legendary Lake Laberge .

Spend a day exploring art galleries, historic and cultural attractions or take in a festival

www.travelyukon.com/Explore/Heritage-and-Culture

The land of the world's greatest gold rush still holds priceless treasures. Yukon’s culture is rich with First Nation tradition and contemporary arts. You'll find artifacts and stories of its heritage across the Yukon as and a celebration of music, theatre, film and visual art in festivals throughout the year.

In Whitehorse you will find:

• Yukon Visitor Information Centre
• Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre
• Macbride Museum of Yukon History
• Old Log Church Museum
• Yukon Arts Centre and Public Art Gallery
• Yukon Transportation Museum
• Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre
• Copperbelt Railway and Mining Museum
• SS Klondike National Historic Site

June 12 – 14, 2015 Whitehorse
Live music under the midnight sun, along the banks of the Yukon River at Shipyards Park in downtown Whitehorse. Beginning in the afternoon and lasting till the wee hours of the morning, this family- and pet- friendly event helps welcome the summer solstice.





June 12-14, 2015 – Haines Junction , Kluane Country
The Festival is world-renowned, attracting international audiences and world-class performers to Haines Junction. Presenting some of the best bluegrass bands in North America in one of the most spectacular settings in the world. Experience a weekend of fabulous music and Yukon hospitality!



June 26 - July 2, 2015 - Whitehorse
At its idyllic location at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre on the Whitehorse waterfront, the Adäka Cultural Festival shines with awesome energy, arousing inspiration, pride, and excitement in the thousands of artists, visitors, and supporters who attend the Festival each year.

Explore the Natural Wonders

www.travelyukon.com/Explore/Things-to-do/Wilderness - Parks

Yukon is home to many parks and campgrounds. Whether you’re looking for a full service campground within city limits or you are up for more adventure and wish to spend the day/night in our backyard– we have it all. We pride ourselves on the ability to offer unique experiences in vast and varying wilderness terrain.

Flightseeing Tours

Soar over vast boreal forests, pristine lakes, ice fields and majestic peaks. You’ll gain an unforgettable impression of Yukon’s magnificent landscape. From a half-hour sightseeing jaunt to a multi-day adventure deep in the heart of the Yukon.

Kluane National Park – Home to Mount Logan – Canada’s highest peak

An easy day drive from Whitehorse round trip – explore the wonders this 21,980 square kilometre park has to offer. It is a land of mountains, icefields and valleys with diverse plant and wildlife species. Test your hiking skills scaling the summit of King’s Throne, stroll through the rock glacier or enjoy a leaserly picnic at Kathleen Lake. This is also an excellent location to book a flight tour of the ice fields.

Hike along the famous Yukon River

www.travelyukon.com/Explore/Things-to-do/Land

Visit the historic Miles Canyon to view the turquoise-green waters of the Yukon river or take a leaserly stroll along the paved Melleum Trail. Whitehorse alone is home to over 150 km of walking and hiking trails many of which offer spectacular views of the rivers, lakes and mountains in and around town.

View the Wildlife Close Up

www.travelyukon.com/Explore/Things-to-do/Wildlife-Viewing

Welcome to the land where moose outnumber people two to one! Yukon offers incredible wilderness and wildlife right outside your door. Any trip along our network of highways will reward you with opportunities to spot bears, moose, elk, bison, and sheep just to name a few.
 

Yukon Wildlife Preserve

www.yukonwildlife.ca

The Yukon Wildlife Preserve is a unique wildlife viewing property featuring many species of northern Canadian mammals in their natural environment throughout 700 acres of wildlife habitat in the Takhini Valley. Here you will experience the diversity of our remarkably varied landscapes including low-lying flat lands, rolling hills, wetlands and steep rock cliffs. This is your opportunity to see the wilds of the Yukon with their young. Sneak a peek at a Canadian Lynx, spot a Mountain Goat nimbly climbing the steep cliffs, watch our moose munch in their marshland oasis, or laugh at the silly antics of our ground squirrels.

Experience the Klondike Goldrush

www.travelyukon.com/Explore/Klondike-Gold-Rush

Whitepass & Yukon Route Railroad

wpyr.com/excursions/train-motorcoach-excursions/whitehorse-to-skagway-one-day-combo

Take a day trip from Whitehorse along the scenic South Klondike Highway to Fraser, BC, where you can connect with the world famous narrow gauge White Pass & Yukon Route Railway. This 28-mile rail excursion will descend over the White Pass Summit along the Gold Rush Trail and into the coastal town of Skagway Alaska. Daily excursions are available.

Exclusive Opportunity for CCMTA Delegates – 15% OFF 1-day Combo
*****Passport required if traveling to Skagway ****

Take an Iconic Drive - The Golden Circle

www.travelyukon.com/Plan/Itineraries/Iconic-Drives/the-golden-circle

This spectacular mountain route takes travelers on a grand tour through picturesque Yukon towns and alpine passes to the Alaska Panhandle. Take a suggested three day journey from Whitehorse to Skagway, Alaska, through the scenic White Pass, ride the ferry to Haines, Alaska and circle back to the Yukon through Kluane country. This experience is sure to create a lasting impression.

***Vehicle, ferry and accommodations required. Early reservations highly recommended. Passport required***.

Visit Dawson City

www.dawsoncity.ca

From Whitehorse, drive or fly to historic Dawson City for some Klondike hospitality. Explore the gold-dusted streets of Dawson City, Experience the Midnight sun atop of the Midnight Dome. Hear Klondike Gold Rush stories that have enchanted visitors for a century: riches made and lost, golden dreams and heartbreak. Tour the goldfields and visit the area's national historic sites. Meet local characters and shop for a souvenir nugget. Don't miss Dawson's renowned entertainment – Canada’s first and Yukon’s only operating casino, cancan dancers, bars and vibrant festivals. Join the infamous Sourtoe Cocktail Club. – Welcome to the Klondike …

Exclusive opportunity for CCMTA delegates to visit Dawson City.

CCMTA Dawson City Excursion (hotel/airfare) package:
$498.54/person*
*Based on double occupancy

Air North, Yukon’s airline, offers CCMTA delegates an exclusive 2 night air and hotel Summer Solstice package, with departure from Whitehorse, for following dates:

• June 12 ( return June14)
• June 19 (return June 21)

Package includes:

• Roundtrip Airfare including taxes

Friday        Depart Whitehorse 7:00am
                 Arrive Dawson 8:15am
Sunday      Depart Dawson 1:05pm
                 Arrive Whitehorse 2:15pm
*You will be served a complimentary light snack and a drink service during the flight.

• Accommodation 2 nights at Canada’s Best Value Inn – Downtown Hotel www.downtownhotel.ca
• Transfer to hotel from Dawson City airport and return.

To book this exclusive CCMTA Dawson City Package, please contact Erica Bigland at Air North (867)-668-2228 ext 100 or, toll free at 1-800-661-0407ext 100. This offer is not available through their on line reservations.

Reservation deadline 30 days in advance of departure date.

Fish Yukon Waters

www.travelyukon.com/Explore/Things-to-do/Hunting-and-Fishing

In the Yukon you'll find some of Canada's best fishing and the opportunity to enjoy fishing unlike anything you’ve experienced before. Feisty northern species like Arctic grayling, northern pike and lake trout crowd the eddies and outflows of streams and abound in the pristine lakes, rushing rivers and secluded fishing holes, most of them accessible by road. Whether you enjoy to walk-and-wade , troll a big lake, shore cast, fly or spin fish, Yukon waters and shorelines offer it all. With a fly-in fishing charter, you can look forward to superb angling in waters where you'll have the fish all to yourself.

The network of highways and campgrounds will help you enjoy good fishing and pristine wilderness. The fishing regulations are simple and local guides love to share their local knowledge and passion for the land and water. Visit the official Yukon Environment Fish and Wildlife Website www.env.gov.yk.ca/hunting-fishing-trapping/wherefish.php for a resourceful guide to fishing in Yukon.

As most Yukoners and visitors alike would say, you can’t describe the Yukon, you feel it!






*Photo Credits: Government of Yukon