Tourism

Eldo Enns rides his penny farthing bicycle in Dawson City, Yukon, on Friday June 19, 2009. Yukon’s tourism industry is abuzz with anticipation as Canada’s northernmost border opens June 1 for the first time since the pandemic began, says the executive director of the Klondike Visitors Association in Dawson City.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canada’s most northern border to reopen June 1, Yukon prepares for return of tourism

Americans typically make up most of the territory’s tourists

 

Air North has a new route that links Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Toronto. (Air North/Submitted)

Whitehorse-Toronto flight opens gateway to the North

Yukon airline’s inaugural seasonal route links Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Toronto

 

The Yukon is preparing for a strong return of summer tourism.

Yukon airports in Dawson and Whitehorse ready for visitors as Canada drops border testing

‘I think we’re looking at a very good season in front of us.’

 

This Sept. 22, 2021, photo shows a sign in Tok, Alaska, pointing to the nearby border crossing with Canada. (AP Photo / Mark Thiessen)

Dawson and Whitehorse airports ready for visitors as Canada drops border testing

“I think we’re looking at a very good season in front of us.”

This Sept. 22, 2021, photo shows a sign in Tok, Alaska, pointing to the nearby border crossing with Canada. (AP Photo / Mark Thiessen)
With visitor numbers expected to rebound in Alaska, Yukon is eyeing the return of cross-border visitors. AdobeStock
With visitor numbers expected to rebound in Alaska, Yukon is eyeing the return of cross-border visitors. AdobeStock
Harrison Holt takes a picture of the New Alaska Marine Highway ferry Tazlina at the Juneau terminal on April 24, 2019. (Michael Penn/Juneau Empire)

Yukoners looking forward to visiting Alaska after border reopening

People crossing the border and returning to Canada will still require a negative COVID-19 test

Harrison Holt takes a picture of the New Alaska Marine Highway ferry Tazlina at the Juneau terminal on April 24, 2019. (Michael Penn/Juneau Empire)
Tourism operators in the Yukon are assessing their prospects for the winter to come. (Black Press file)

Yukon tourism operators hope for local traffic with ‘Summer Freeze’ discounts

Some operators are hoping for local business to carry through the cold season

Tourism operators in the Yukon are assessing their prospects for the winter to come. (Black Press file)
Minister of Tourism and Culture Ranj Pillai discusses ongoing support for the Yukon’s tourism industry, which is being called the Great Yukon Summer Freeze, at the Yukon Visitor Information Centre on Friday Sept. 24. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)

‘Great Yukon Summer Freeze’ to extend tourism discounts into winter

Rebates on tour packages, support for hotels, new liquor pricing all aimed to help tourism sector.

Minister of Tourism and Culture Ranj Pillai discusses ongoing support for the Yukon’s tourism industry, which is being called the Great Yukon Summer Freeze, at the Yukon Visitor Information Centre on Friday Sept. 24. (Jim Elliot/Yukon News)
Carcross Visitor Centre Aug. 11 (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News)

Only a handful of U.S. visitors expected in Yukon after border opening

The August opening of the Canadian border to U.S. visitors likely won’t…

Carcross Visitor Centre Aug. 11 (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News)
Ranj Pillai speaks at the Great Yukon Summer press conference on May 27. (John Tonin/Yukon News)

On Yukon Time: Great Yukon Summer Edition funding given to 57 recipients

On Yukon Time: Great Yukon Summer Edition has distributed $500,000 between 57 organizations

Ranj Pillai speaks at the Great Yukon Summer press conference on May 27. (John Tonin/Yukon News)
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Yukon Division and TIA Yukon have signed an MOU to further mental health supports to in Whitehorse. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)

New deal commits to mental health support for Yukon tourism operators

An MOU was signed by TIA Yukon and the CMHA-YT that outlines both organizations committment to mental health supports

The Canadian Mental Health Association, Yukon Division and TIA Yukon have signed an MOU to further mental health supports to in Whitehorse. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)
John Tonin/Yukon News Rang Pillai speaks at the Great Yukon Summer press conference on May 27.

‘The sooner the better’: Operators react to Great Yukon Summer campaign

The Great Yukon Summer campaign was announced May 27 and begins June 4

John Tonin/Yukon News Rang Pillai speaks at the Great Yukon Summer press conference on May 27.
Rang Pillai, Minister of Tourism and Culture, speaks at the Great Yukon Summer campaign press conference on May 27. (John Tonin/Yukon News)

The Great Yukon Summer campaign announced during Tourism Week

Starting June 4, Yukoners can receive a 25 per cent rebate on tourism packages valued at $250

Rang Pillai, Minister of Tourism and Culture, speaks at the Great Yukon Summer campaign press conference on May 27. (John Tonin/Yukon News)
Neil Hartling, president of the Tourism Industry Association of Yukon, left, said during Tourism Week it’s important to get Canadians to start thinking about travelling to the Yukon. (Ian Stewart/Yukon News file)

Tourism week recognizes the Yukon industry’s resilience

Tourism Week is nationally held to recognize the industy’s resilience during the pandemic

Neil Hartling, president of the Tourism Industry Association of Yukon, left, said during Tourism Week it’s important to get Canadians to start thinking about travelling to the Yukon. (Ian Stewart/Yukon News file)
Air North will begin allowing passengers to book any seats on its flights. (Mike Thomas/Yukon News)

All Air North seats available beginning June 1

On June 1 Air North will allow passengers to book any seat on its flights, including middle seats

Air North will begin allowing passengers to book any seats on its flights. (Mike Thomas/Yukon News)
An Air North flight sits on the apron at the Whitehorse airport. (Mike Thomas/Yukon News file)
An Air North flight sits on the apron at the Whitehorse airport. (Mike Thomas/Yukon News file)
Air North president Joe Sparling said the relaxing of self-isolation rules will be good for the business, but he still expects a slow summer. (Mike Thomas/Yukon News)

Air North president expects a slow summer

Air North president Joe Sparling suspects it will be a long time before things return to pre-pandemic times

Air North president Joe Sparling said the relaxing of self-isolation rules will be good for the business, but he still expects a slow summer. (Mike Thomas/Yukon News)
Neil Hartling, the Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon president, left, said the new self-isolation guidelines for the Yukon are a ‘ray of hope’ for tourism operators. (Ian Stewart/Yukon News file)

Yukon tourism operators prepared for ‘very poor summer’ even with relaxed border rules

Toursim industry responds to new guidelines allowing fully vaccinated individuals to skip mandatory self-isolation.

Neil Hartling, the Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon president, left, said the new self-isolation guidelines for the Yukon are a ‘ray of hope’ for tourism operators. (Ian Stewart/Yukon News file)
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland met with MP Larry Bagnell and representatives from the Tourism Industry Association via Zoom on May 4. (Facebook)
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland met with MP Larry Bagnell and representatives from the Tourism Industry Association via Zoom on May 4. (Facebook)

Deputy Prime Minister talks tourism in “virtual visit” to the Yukon

Tourism operators discussed the budget with Freeland

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland met with MP Larry Bagnell and representatives from the Tourism Industry Association via Zoom on May 4. (Facebook)
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland met with MP Larry Bagnell and representatives from the Tourism Industry Association via Zoom on May 4. (Facebook)
Epic North Tour

‘We want to show off the Yukon the way we would to our friends’

When it’s safe to visit the Yukon, this epic tour company will be ready

  • Mar 22, 2021
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