SPORT TOURISM
What is Sport Tourism?
Major sporting event bring more than athletes to the North. They promote the Yukon on the national and world stage, and contribute to the economic, cultural, and competitive health of the territory.
Over 3000 annual visitors to the Yukon
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More than $4 Million in annual economic impact
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$7.4 Billion industry nationwide
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Over 3000 annual visitors to the Yukon 〰️ More than $4 Million in annual economic impact 〰️ $7.4 Billion industry nationwide 〰️
See the Impact
Sport Yukon and the Make It Happen Program collects and reports on Sport Tourism Statistics in our Statistics Centre!
Our Tourism Industry Partners
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Travel Yukon
Travel Yukon is your starting point to learn more about all the amazing events and activities that make up tourism in the territory.
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Tourism Industry Association of Yukon
Sport Yukon is proud to be an active and engaged member of the wider tourism industry through the Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon.
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Yukon Convention Bureau
The Yukon Convention Bureau maintains a list of conference and event venues ideal for meetings and other non-sport uses.
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Indigenous Yukon
We insist that all sport tourism events review and incorporate Indigenous Yukon’s Respectful Travel Guidelines.