To support, protect, promote and enhance Yukon’s tourism, culture, heritage and arts sectors for the benefit of Yukoners and visitors.
Services and information
Latest news
New funding program for Indigenous artists and cultural carriers available January 1
December 5, 2022
The Indigenous Artists and Cultural Carriers Micro-grant offers fast and simple access to funding for creation, performance, development and export activities.
Yukon Permanent Art Collection exhibits new acquisitions
November 17, 2022
An exhibition of the newest works added to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection is now on display at the Jim Smith Building in Whitehorse.
Yukon heritage awareness campaign wins national award
November 1, 2022
Yukon’s Living Heritage campaign receives national award.
Minister responsible
Ranj Pillai
Legislative Assembly profile
Email:
ranj.pillai@yukon.ca
Phone number:
867-393-7418
Fax number :
867-393-7135
We create awareness of Yukon as a travel destination. Focusing on international and Canadian markets, we put in place multi-channel, year-round consumer marketing campaigns. We also build important tour operator and media relationships.
Our team carries out sales calls, gives training to overseas tour operators and travel agents; and manages travelyukon.com, online marketing and other digital platforms.
We partner with Destination Canada and host media and travel trade familiarization tours. For questions about how you can take part in our marketing activities, contact us.
Use our resources to promote your tourism experience, service or destination.
Email:
robin.anderson@yukon.ca
Phone:
867-667-3532
Fax number:
867-393-7005
We support tourism development for communities, organizations and businesses. Contact us to talk about your tourism idea or for questions about services and funding.
Core areas of focus
- To engage, counsel and collaborate with industry, communities and other partners;
- To provide capacity development opportunities, training and tools;
- To provide funding;
- To conduct and provide research;
- To report tourism sector performance; and
- To represent the tourism sector in land, resource and development planning.
Funding and support
- Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
- Community Tourism Destination Development Fund
- Product Development Partnership Program
- Business, Market and Trade Ready training program
- Use EQ research to promote and enhance your tourism business
- Find tourism statistics and reports
COVID-19 support
Subscribe to our industry newsletter
Subscribe to our industry newsletter for information on:
- upcoming training opportunities;
- industry advisories;
- visitor statistics and data;
- updates on Tourism Branch activities and more.
Email:
industryservices@yukon.ca
Phone:
867-667-3053
Fax number:
867-393-7005
This unit is responsible for the 6 Government of Yukon visitor information centres. We also raise industry’s awareness of available information on current events, advisories and programs.
We manage the database for Government of Yukon photography.
Email:
geof.harries@yukon.ca
Phone:
867-336-7771
Fax number:
867-393-7005
The Arts Section supports the development of visual, literary and performing arts in Yukon. We serve professional and community-based arts practices through funding programs, agreements and research.
Arts advisors help applicants apply for funding, for review by the Yukon Arts Advisory Council or peer juries.
This unit also maintains, interprets and provides curatorial support to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection. We envision a Yukon where the arts flourish, where arts and community connect, and where we take pride in our artistic resources.
Funding
- Advanced Artist Award
- Arts Fund
- Arts Operating Funds
- Cultural Industries Training Fund
- Express Micro-grant
- New Canadians Event Fund
- Touring Artist Fund
Program opportunities
- View or submit work to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection (YPAC)
- Apply to government artwork competitions
- Use Created in the Yukon branding
Publications
Email:
artsfund@yukon.ca
Phone:
867-667-3535
Fax number:
867-393-6456
We support the preservation and appreciation of Yukon heritage and history. This unit manages land-based heritage resources. This includes: archaeology; palaeontology; geographical place names, and; research licensing.
We also help Yukon museums, cultural centres and cultural organizations with: collections care, funding, training and development.
We partner with: Yukon First Nations; museums and cultural centres; placer miners; the public, and; researchers from around the world.
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Find support for Yukon museums and cultural centres, including information about:
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the Museum Contribution Program;
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the Special Projects Capital Assistance Program; and
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how to access training, advice and collections care support.
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Email:
jessica.hall@yukon.ca
Phone:
867-667-8589
Fax number:
867-393-6456
We can help Yukon museums and cultural centres with:
- conservation and artifact or specimen repair and cleaning;
- pest management and emergency planning for collections, or;
- the development of collections management policies and procedures.
We provide information, resources, support and training for heritage workers. We administer the Museum Contribution Program (MCP) and the Special Projects Capital Assistance Program (SPCAP).
Email:
brian.groves@yukon.ca
Phone:
867-667-3660
Fax number:
867-393-6456
We manage, preserve and provide research on archaeological sites and collections. We also take part in environmental assessments and land use planning. For information on Yukon archaeology or to access our collections, contact us.
- Access the Yukon archaeology collections.
- Apply for an archaeological sites permit or register a site.
- Learn what to do if you find an archaeological site.
- Protect heritage resources during land development and mining.
Email:
heritage.resources@yukon.ca
Phone:
867-667-3771
We manage Yukon's fossil sites and collections and conduct research on ancient life and environments. This program facilitates research by international scientists. We also offer public education and outreach.
The Yukon Palaeontologist takes part in fossil export permitting under the federal Cultural Export and Import Act.
To report a fossil find or to access our collections, contact us.
Email:
grant.zazula@yukon.ca
Phone:
867-667-8089
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
8089
We administer the program to name and rename geographical features in Yukon. Decisions are based on recommendations from the Yukon Geographical Place Names Board.
Email:
jessica.hall@yukon.ca
Phone:
867-667-8589
Fax number:
867-393-6456
The Historic Sites unit provides for the research, preservation, management, development and interpretation of Yukon’s historic places. We take part in implementing the Historic Resources Act and the Government of Yukon heritage obligations under the Umbrella Final Agreement and individual First Nation final agreements.
Contact us for information on: funding to preserve Yukon’s heritage; how to nominate a historic site; management plans and how sites are preserved and developed, and; signage and interpretation along highways, trails, rivers and historic sites.
Funding
Programs and resources
- Nominate a Yukon Historic Site
- Learn about historic sites
- Learn about Yukon heritage planning
- Take a walking or driving tour
Email:
heritage.planning@yukon.ca
Phone:
867-667-5386
Fax number:
867-393-8023
Yukon Archives acquires, preserves and provides access to Yukon's documentary heritage.
Our holdings include:
- government and non-government records;
- books;
- pamphlets;
- newspapers, and;
- periodicals.
Reproduction services are available. For questions or research assistance, contact us.
- Visit Yukon Archives.
- Search Yukon Archives collections.
- Get reproductions of records.
- View or borrow exhibits.
- Donate to Yukon Archives.
Email:
yukon.archives@yukon.ca
Phone:
867-667-8061
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
5321
Location:
Yukon Archives hours and location