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Watson Lake Air Terminal Building designated a Yukon Historic Site
December 5, 2019
Built during World War II as part of the Northwest Staging Route, the building joins nine other Yukon Historic Sites
New Yukon Permanent Art collection acquisitions exhibited at Yukon College
November 29, 2019
11 new Yukon Permanent Art Collection acquisitions are on exhibition at the Yukon College Innovation Commons.
Survey finds Yukoners strongly support tourism
November 13, 2019
Results from the first Resident Perceptions of Tourism Survey indicate strong support for tourism in Yukon.
Fossils suggest ancient rhinos and turtles once roamed Yukon
October 31, 2019
Fossils found in the 1970s indicate ancient rhinos and turtles once roamed Yukon.
Yukon tourism governance model to now include an advisory body
October 4, 2019
The Yukon Tourism Development Strategy Governance Task Force makes three recommendations to Yukon government.
Visitor Exit Survey results show record year for Yukon tourism
September 27, 2019
The 2017–18 Yukon Visitor Exit Survey compiles data and statistics for the year, including key indicators such as direct international border crossings and overnight visitation.
National travelling exhibit showcased at Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre
July 2, 2019
National exhibit is part of the ongoing Canada 150 celebrations.
Restored totem pole unveiled as part of National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations
June 24, 2019
Government of Yukon celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with unveiling of restored Centennial Totem Pole
2018 another record year for Yukon tourism
June 10, 2019
Release of 2018 Year-End Report shows Yukon tourism had another record-setting year, with more to come.
Yukon Lottery Commission Supports 2019 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
April 30, 2019
The Yukon First Nations Hockey Association is hosting the tournament in Whitehorse from May 6 to 12, 2019.