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Photo © Sarah Elizabeth
Faro and the Campbell Region is rich in opportunities for a wide range of outdoor activities. Whether you like to spot and photograph the abundance of wildlife that can be found around the Town of Faro and the surrounding area, or you enjoy the excitement of activities such as hiking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, skating, ice fishing, Faro is a great place to experience what the Yukon is all about..
Faro is located at km 414 of the Robert Campbell Highway, which is one of the most scenic in the Yukon. This highway is maintained year-round and connects Watson Lake to Carmacks.
FARO’S FABULOUS FANNIN SHEEP
About 100 Fannin Sheep live in the Faro area. Their winter range is near the Faro townsite, along the south-facing slopes of Mount Mye, while their summer range is further back in the mountains.
The best time to view the sheep is mid- September to mid-June, when they are on their winter range. Join us in celebrating the annual migration of Sandhill Cranes and to view the rare Fannin Sheep during the beginning of May at Faro’s “Annual Crane & Sheep Viewing Festival”.
DENA CHO TRAIL
Dena Cho Trail follows one of the hunting routes used for centuries by the Kaska people. In 1840 Lapie and Kitza, two indigenous hunters, took this trail while guiding the first European Explorer, Robert Campbell, through the Yukon. The Trail is open year-round
and has 4 cabins open all winter. For more information or current trail conditions, contact the Town Office.
Cross Country Ski Trails Ice Fishing • Snowmobiling
Photo © Adam Minder
Whether you are looking for an adventure on the Dena Cho, or a weekend family getaway, Faro’s warm and welcoming community is the perfect escape.
Effy Croft Park, Sledding Hill
faroyukon.ca
Phone: (867) 994-2728
Town of Faro | P.O. Box 580, Faro, Yukon, Y0B 1K0
Photo © Sarah Elizabeth
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