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June 2022
Yukon Pride Month
With over 40 events planned, the Yukon Pride Festival has grown from a week-long celebration in Whitehorse to a month-long festival across the territory! The focus of this year's festival is to bring the community together, support one another, and create spaces where we all belong.
Find out more »Yukon Energy Dempster to Dawson City Solstice Race
Celebrate the longest day of the year under the midnight sun with a run (or walk) along the Klondike River valley into historic Dawson City. Make a weekend of it and take in all that Dawson City has to offer. The second annual Yukon Energy Dempster to Dawson City Solstice Race includes a marathon, 4-person marathon relay, and half marathon for runners as well as a 10 km and 5 km for runners and walkers. The event will wrap up…
Find out more »Yukon Riverside Arts Festival
The Yukon Riverside Arts Festival takes place in various venues around Dawson City on Discovery Days weekend, August 13 – 16. The festival aims to provide an accessible environment for community members and visitors to interact directly with the arts and explore their creativity. We welcome artists practicing traditional and non-traditional contemporary art from the Yukon and abroad presenting a wide range of events, including concerts, exhibitions, workshops, lectures, public art, live music, an art market and more. Most festival…
Find out more »Midnight Sun Golf Tournament
Come golf under the midnight sun at the Dawson City Golf Course! Teams of four are invited to our annual tournament to decide who’s the best “nighttime” golfing team. Luckily the sun will still be shining and the fun will be flowing. Best Ball & Pin Challenges. Awesome prizes, smokies and a drink cart. Stay tuned for event details!
Find out more »Dust 2 Dawson
This annual event invites motorcycle enthusiasts from across the world to get together and celebrate in Dawson City. Since 1992, old friends and new have been getting together over a common bond: motorcycles. The D2D weekend consists of motorcycle games on unpaved streets of Dawson, a poker run in the historic goldfields, and a banquet full of delicious food, crisp Canadian beer, and a whole lot of fun! Because Dawson City is located at the junction of three iconic highways:…
Find out more »National Indigenous Peoples Day
Held annually on the solstice (June 21), National Indigenous Peoples Day is a Canada-wide event that recognizes and celebrates the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements of Indigenous peoples across Canada. Everyone is invited to be a part of this national celebration to enjoy live music, artist demonstrations, traditional food, special ceremonies and much more. National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated in communities across the Yukon.
Find out more »Yukon River Quest
The Yukon River Quest is one of the most spectacular paddling races in the world. Participants take off from Whitehorse and paddle the 740 km (460mi) to reach Dawson City in marathon time, usually within 48 hours. Cheer on the teams as they leave Whitehorse or arrive in Dawson.
Find out more »St. Jean Baptiste Day Celebrations
Join the Yukon's vibrant Francophone culture and celebrate St. Jean Baptiste Day every year on June 24.
Find out more »July 2022
Canada Day Celebrations
Canada Day Celebrations Celebrate Canada Day in the Klondike with a day packed full of great events! There’s a parade through town, a BBQ, cake, live music, and so much more! There’s something for everyone. And Diamond Tooth Gertie herself will sing the national anthem.
Find out more »Yukon Gold Panning Championships
Panners of all skills and ages are invited to join this event that is based on a combination of efficiency and speed. This open competition celebrates Yukon’s heritage as well as the mining industry that still thrives today! 7 categories are run through the day and there’s sure to be one that suits your ability level. Skill levels range from those who have never held a gold pan in their hands to those who make a living mining. From beginner…
Find out more »Dawson City Music Festival
Dawson comes alive with arts and music during this “tiny perfect music festival.” Venues around Dawson City host performances by a wide variety of musicians from the Yukon, Canada and around the world. Enjoy intimate venues, diverse genres, and the work of local artists and artisans.
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