Featured Events in Whitehorse in August, 2025 (August Updated)

This walk begins at the Whitehorse Fishladder, where Chinook Salmon must navigate around the Whitehorse Dam after swimming almost 3,000 km upriver on route to their spawning areas. Join fisheries biologist Elizabeth MacDonald, vice-chair of the Yukon Salmon Sub-Committee, to learn about salmon ecology, habitat, and how the dam has changed their journey.  This event involves walking up to 5 km on the paved Millennium trail. Polarized sunglasses are recommended to better see salmon in the water.   Meeting location: Whitehorse Rapids Fish Ladder (end of Nisutlin Drive in Riverdale).  Information Source: Wildlife Viewing Program YG | eventbrite

Venez découvrir des paysages façonnés par la fonte des glaces lors d’une randonnée à Hidden Lakes, aux abords de la ville de Whitehorse. Plongez au cœur de la nature, entre forêt, lacs et vue sur les montagnes. Au fil du parcours, des conseils vous seront partagés pour adopter les bons gestes en plein air. Un moment idéal pour se ressourcer et rencontrer de nouvelles personnes de la communauté. Rendez-vous au Centre de la francophonie pour organiser le covoiturage. À propos de la randonnée : • Boucle de 4.5 km • 80 m de dénivelé • 1 h 30 de marche Pensez à prendre : • Des vêtements et des chaussures confortables et adaptés. • Une bouteille d’eau. • Un vaporisateur anti-ours (si vous en avez un) Inscription obligatoire Nous tenons à informer les personnes participantes que des photos pourraient être prises pendant l’événement et utilisées à des fins promotionnelles. Renseignements : Paul Marquehosse Agent de projets, Immigration cfa@afy.ca +1 867 668-2663 , poste 216 Financé par : Immigration Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada (IRCC) Dans le cadre de : Communauté francophone accueillante de Whitehorse (CFA) Nous tenons à informer les personnes participantes que l’initiative des Communautés Francophones Accueillantes (CFA) est un projet gouvernemental financé par Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada (IRCC). Bien que l’initiative soit ouverte aux personnes de tous les statuts, elle s’adresse avant tout aux personnes qui sont résidentes permanentes. C’est pourquoi nous sommes dans l’obligation de vous demander vos coordonnées de résidence permanente si vous avez ce statut. Information Source: Association franco-yukonnaise | eventbrite

Explore local trails as part of our neighbourhood nature series. On this walk, we'll look at the Subalpine Fir growing in the wrong spot as we enjoy views from the ridge. This event involves walking up to 4 km on trails. Cost: free Location: Meet at the first pullout on Wickstrom Road, on the river side (below the Thomson Centre) in Whitehorse. See a map of the meeting location . Information Source: Wildlife Viewing Program YG | eventbrite

Welcome to the Yukon Paddling Championships - Flatwater North Sprint Club ! Get ready to witness some thrilling races at the beautiful Schwatka Lake Day Use Area . Cheer on your favorite paddlers as they compete for glory on the water. Whether you're a seasoned paddling enthusiast or just looking for some outdoor fun, this event is open to paddlers of all ages and skill levels. Don't miss out on the excitement - mark your calendars now! Additional Details: • Race distances for all sprint kayak, canoe, SUP, and marathon boats range from 200m, 500m, to 1500m, including 500m team boat events. *Enjoy a fun 100m "try a sprint boat race" segment. • The event concludes with a kayak relay and a Recreational Canoe C4 race. • Our club can provide all the gear needed to race . There will be a BBQ with hot dogs, burgers, and drinks provided. • 9 AM - 10 AM sign up, warm-up • 10AM - 11AM Sprint Boat, Marathon, and SUP • 11 AM - 12 PM Fun Rec Races • 12 PM - 2 PM Awards, and BBQ (Hot dog, Burgers, drinks)• Registration fees: Fee is donation based (suggested 10$) which covers prizes and hot meal.+• Any questions? Send us an email at coach@flatwaternorth.ca. Information Source: Flatwater North Yukon | eventbrite

On this 4 km (return) tour, you'll hear about the Yukon River, the formation of Miles Canyon, local plants and wildlife, and some Gold Rush history. Highlights include the views of Grey Mountain, tales of Canyon City, stories of famous Yukoners and more! The tour also comes with a fun location-based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and guess the answer. Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, guide commentary will automatically play ! Getting started is easy, just book the tour, download the app and go. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to. After booking, you’ll receive email/text confirmation with getting started instructions. *** Please check the condition of the trail before booking, especially in the Fall and Spring. The trail is closed October to May. Tour Map, Audio Previews & More Information Points of Interest Lower Canyon Trail Fireweed Robert Lowe Suspension Bridge Yukon River Aquatic Birds Evidence of Beaver Activity Local Birds Yukon Trees Grey Mountain Canyon City Remnants of the City First Nations End of the Gold Rush Sternwheelers Famous Yukoners Plants Lava Flow Yukon River Boating Aviation Why a GPS-Guided Tour? ✔️ over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers! ✔️ audio automatically plays when close to a point of interest ✔️ no time constraints or crowded tour groups ✔️ GPS map shows your location, suggested route & tour stops ✔️ freedom to take detours and explore anywhere ✔️ professional & personable tour guides Information Source: Tripvia Tours | Smartphone Audio Tours | eventbrite

Location: Meet at the pedestrian bridge to Bert Law Park (near Robert Service Campground) in Whitehorse.    See a map of the meeting location .  For more information about Wildlife Viewing events, go to yukon.ca/wild-discoveries Information Source: Wildlife Viewing Program YG | eventbrite

Your creative, nontraditional scavenger hunt begins at a scenic spot that's a local favorite. You'll get your digital quest from your live and interactive remote host. Then you’ll take off on your own to experience a wide variety of carefully curated locations in town. You'll walk or drive to the various checkpoints as you interpret creative tasks, accept wacky challenges, and get outside your comfort zone! ONE TICKET PER PERSON. Both family and dog friendly, the game alternates between the indoors and outdoors, with plenty of bonus challenges too! You'll text photos and videos to your remote host, who cheers you on and assists, as you play - to document your progress. You can even interact with the locals to interpret the creative challenges. You won’t be able to avoid having fun, uncovering hidden gems and local secrets, making memories, laughing, and learning along the way! You’ll be part of the rich culture of this dynamic city! Every turn is full of surprises, so questions in advance are welcomed. Check out all 500 of our city hunts! Great for corporate groups, tourists, curious locals, bachelors(ettes), birthdays, families, friend trips, and other special groups! Ask us about our custom-designed experiences and virtual team builders too! Information Source: Kat Nelson, Owner of Alley Kat Adventures | eventbrite

Your creative, nontraditional scavenger hunt begins at a scenic spot that's a local favorite. You'll get your digital quest from your live and interactive remote host. Then you’ll take off on your own to experience a wide variety of carefully curated locations in town. You'll walk or drive to the various checkpoints as you interpret creative tasks, accept wacky challenges, and get outside your comfort zone! ONE TICKET PER PERSON . Both family and dog friendly, the game alternates between the indoors and outdoors, with plenty of bonus challenges too! You'll text photos and videos to your remote host, who cheers you on and assists, as you play - to document your progress. You can even interact with the locals to interpret the creative challenges. You won’t be able to avoid having fun, uncovering hidden gems and local secrets, making memories, laughing, and learning along the way! You’ll be part of the rich culture of this dynamic city! Every turn is full of surprises, so questions in advance are welcomed. Check out all 600 of our city hunts! Great for corporate groups, tourists, curious locals, bachelors(ettes), birthdays, families, friend trips, and other special groups! Ask us about our custom-designed experiences and virtual team builders too! Meeting Instructions Begin outside in front of the starting location. *Note: The businesses on the hunt trail do NOT have a role in the hunt. We are your remote hosts. Information Source: Kat Nelson, Owner of Alley Kat Adventures | eventbrite

This week on our neighbourhood nature walk, we’ll explore the wonderful world of water on a walk behind the Wolf Creek subdivison. We'll start along a lush creek and climb a small ridge offering a picturesque view over a wetland and look for a family of ducks and other waterbirds before looping back to the trailhead. This event involves walking up to 4 km on undulating single-track and ATV trails with two short but steep hills. Time: 7 to 8:30 pm Cost: free Location: Meet at the trail entrance on Harbottle Road, roughly halfway between Boss Road and Langholz Road, in the Wolf Creek subdivision (on the southwest side of the highway). Look for the Wildlife Viewing sign. See a map of the meeting location . Information Source: Wildlife Viewing Program YG | eventbrite

Become a SPYA member to receive a 40% off our training events. With an emphasis on collaboration, this course will give participants a strong understanding of the role of the Producer from initial idea development to final distribution. Geared towards the production of short narrative films, the course  will cover the basics of production management and teach participants to break down scripts for budgeting and teach participants how to analyze a script, identify potential production challenges, and develop a basic production plan.  This workshop will also touch on contract negotiations, and the legal aspects of securing rights for a project. Workshop participants will gain skills in budgeting, an introduction to managing set, crew, and production issues, and an overview of leadership skills essential for producers. Information Source: Screen Production Yukon Association (SPYA) | eventbrite

Registration is capped after the first 8 teams that sign up per division. We'll be following 3v3 FIBA rules and there will be a $400 cash prize for each division. Double elimination. Registration is $10 per player . The divisions are: Youth (ages 14 - 18) and Open (ages 19 & up). We'll also be hosting a " Monarch of the Court" which will feature hand picked well-known yukon hoopers for an intense 20 minute 1v1. Semi finals, Finals, and the Monarch of the Court will be recorded and posted online. Steps to Register: Form your own team (3 - 5 players) Select a division (players can't join both) Select as many tickets as players that are on your team. (TIP: please get one person to purchase all tickets for your team to help us keep everything organised) Add your names and team name to the ticket purchase. Custom MAWA Trophies Flea Market curated by Isolated Garments Breakin' and HipHop battles hosted by Cyphefest Thank you to the FCBLY for you support Information Source: The Heart of Riverdale | eventbrite