Yukon 2009 Vacation Planner - (Page 11) CALENDAr oF EvENTS Beautiful country! never realized what i was missing. larry lantzer, cleveland, Tennessee usa Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay, Haines Junction – YG photo December 2009 WHiteHorse DaWson city SEPTEMBEr 11 – 12: Klondike Trail of ‘98 international road relay Tel: (867) 393-8330 Website: www.sportyukon.com Teams of up to 10 runners compete in this exhilarating overnight relay through the scenic Coast Mountains. Starts in Skagway, Alaska, follows the Klondike Highway past the Southern Lakes region, and finishes along the Yukon River in Whitehorse. DECEMBEr 5: Dawson City old-Fashioned Christmas Party Tel: (867) 993-5575 Website: www.dawsoncity.ca Community open house for families. WHiteHorse October 2009 Watson LaKe THrouGHouT DECEMBEr: Snowmobile Drags, Enduro and Sno Cross races Tel: (867) 633-4967 Email: vrp@polarcom.com Whiteout races. Drags every second Wednesday night. Club races on Schwatka Lake every second Sunday. Although every effort is taken to publish the most accurate Calendar of Events information, occasionally there are changes. Should you have difficulty in reaching contacts for any of the above-listed events, we would be happy to assist you. Please call 1-800-661-0494. Annual Events – For a list of annual events and festivals in communities throughout the Yukon, log onto www.travelyukon.com. When travelling in the Yukon, a comprehensive list of weekly events, activities and festivals is posted at Yukon Visitor Information Centres, tourism businesses, RV parks and campgrounds. oCToBEr 31: Halloween Celebrations Tel: (867) 536-8021 Website: www.watsonlake.ca This is an awesome event! The night is celebrated with a spectacular fireworks display. Free hot dogs, hot chocolate and a bonfire. WHiteHorse oCToBEr To MArCH: Whitehorse Folk Society Coffee Houses Tel: (867) 633-4255 Email: paulsurvelo@yahoo.ca Held the first Saturday of every month, the Coffee House includes featured artists and an open stage. November 2009 WHiteHorse EArLY NovEMBEr: Gala de la francophonie/Francophone Gala Tel: (867) 668-2663 ext. 232 Website: www.afy.yk.ca/culturel The Gala de la francophonie pays homage to individuals who have, in the past year, left their mark on the Yukon’s francophone community. The award presentations alternate with musical performances showcasing local talent. travelyukon.com 11 http://www.sportyukon.com http://www.dawsoncity.ca http://www.watsonlake.ca http://www.travelyukon.com http://www.afy.yk.ca/culturel http://www.travelyukon.com
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