Mammal population (estimates)

Arctic Fox 50
Black Bear 10,000
Caribou 273,000-282,000
• Woodland Caribou 28,000-37,000
• Barren Ground Caribou 245,000
Deer 500
Elk 100
Grizzly Bear 6,000-7,000
Moose 55,000
Mountain Goat 2,000
Muskoxen 80
Thinhorn Sheep 22,000
• Dall Sheep 19,000
• Stone Sheep 3,000
Wolves 4,500
Wood Bison 230

Climate / Weather

Dawson City average – celsius
January -30.7
February -23.5
March -14.8
April -1.6
May +7.6
June +13.7
July +15.6
August +13
September +6.5
October -4
November -16.7
December -25.7
Record Low -58.3
Record High +35

Precipitation
Total (mm) 306.1
% Rain 60
% Snow 40

Frost (average)
Frost Free Period (days) 91
Last Frost (spring) May 28
First Frost (fall) August 28

Hours of Daylight (typical hrs)

January 5.5
February 8.5
March 12
April 15
May 18.5
June 21
July 20
August 16.5
September 13
October 10
November 7.5
December 4.5

Tax Refunds For Visitors (GST)

Visitors to Canada may apply for a refund of some of the 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST) they pay in Canada.

You qualify for a refund if all of the following are true:

• you are not a resident of Canada;
• you spend $200 (Canadian) or more (accumulated) on goods and/or accommodation;
• you have your original receipts (credit card slips are not acceptable) and they show a minimum purchase of $50 (Canadian) each;
• you take the goods out of Canada within 60 days of purchase.

You can apply:

• at a participating Canadian Duty Free Shop for a cash refund up to a
  maximum of $500;
• by completing Form GST176, available at any customs office
  (call 1-800-461-9999 for locations). This form and other information is also available on the internet at http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/menu-eng.html; if you are leaving Canada by private vehicle or charter bus tour, you have to get your receipts validated by the proper authorities.

You can apply for a refund for:

• goods purchased to take outside of Canada (except alcohol and tobacco products);
• accommodation of less than one month (this limit applies on a continuous basis to each unit in a lodging establishment).

No tax refund is available for:

• meals and beverages;
• automotive fuels;
• transportation, such as air, train or bus tickets and vehicle rentals
  (including RVs);
• services such as dry cleaning, shoe repairs, auto repairs, entertainment,
  and parking;
• cruise ship cabins or train berths;
• purchases of an interest in a time share;
• goods consumed or left in Canada.