A Celebration of Swans

Swans in flight.

Visit the Swan Haven Interpretive Centre in April 2025 to welcome spring and witness the mass migration of thousands of swans, ducks and geese. More than 20 free public events are offered during the month-long A Celebration of Swans festival.

Festival poster

Every year, Wildlife Viewing hosts an art competition to select a design for a collectible poster. Hundreds of these posters are distributed across the Yukon. The art callout is now open. 

Learn about the 2025 art contest.

Artist residency

Yukon Wildlife Viewing (Department of Environment) and Yukon Arts Centre are pleased to offer an artist residency at the Swan Haven Interpretive Centre during the 2025 Celebration of Swans in April.

Witnessing the spring mass migration of tens of thousands of swans, ducks and geese is a unique experience. The Swan Haven Interpretive Centre, located on the shore of McClintock Bay in Marsh Lake, is a prime location for bird viewing during this time. Artists will find inspiration in the local sights and sounds during a two-week stay in the area. They will fall asleep and wake up to a chorus of swans, see birds silhouetted in the sunset and connect with the natural and cultural history of this special place.

Residency dates: April 17 to 30 (13 nights). Other two-week periods in April may be considered if accommodation is available.

Eligibility: This application is open to emerging and established Yukon artists.

The purpose of the residency is to create new artwork inspired by the location, bringing together nature and art through connection to place.

Application deadline: February 24, 2025.

Learn about the 2025 artist residency.

Swan Haven Interpretive Centre 

The Swan Haven Interpretive Centre is closed for the season. It will open April 1. 

Events

Outside of April, free wildlife-viewing events are offered as part of Wild Discoveries programming.  

Find out about Wild Discoveries programs

Contact

For questions about A Celebration of Swans and wildlife viewing events, email [email protected] or phone: 867-667-8291 or toll free in Yukon: 1-800-661-0408, ext. 8291.

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