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Figure skaters warming up.

Facilities and Venues

The Yukon's facilities will have you jumping at the chance to host your event here

The Canada Games Centre.
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The Canada Games Centre pool.

CANADA GAMES CENTRE

The Canada Games Center is a multi-purpose venue located in the heart of Yukon’s capital city, Whitehorse. The centre is the largest venue of its kind in Northern Canada and one of a few in Western Canada. It is conveniently located just minutes from Whitehorse hotels.

Built as a host venue for the 2007 Canada Winter Games, it houses two arenas, a flexihall, a fieldhouse, aquatic centre, and flexible event space — it really does offer it all. From national-level sporting events to small meetings, the Canada Games Centre pairs warm Yukon hospitality with exceptional competition.

Special Features:

  • State of the art facility
  • Hockey — Arena 2 is regulation ice with a 200’ X 85’ ice surface and a seating capacity of 538
  • Soccer — Fieldhouse, soccer carpet surface and a seating capacity of 374
  • Volleyball — Flexihall, a spring wood floor and a seating capacity of 446
  • Speedskating — Arena 1, with a 100’ X 200’ ice surface and a seating capacity of 446
  • Figure skating — Arena 1, with a 100’ X 200’ ice surface and a seating capacity of 446
  • The facility includes a private physiotherapy clinic, wellness centre, running track, aquatic centre, food services, meeting rooms and a multi-purpose space to augment sport requirements

Additional Venue Information:

  • Wellness Centre equipped with new Pre-cor FItness Equipment overlooking the Olympic Ice Surface
  • Two first aid rooms
  • Concourse may be set up for displays/sponsors etc. as a daily rental
  • Internet access available
  • Ample parking; no charge for coaches and team vehicles
  • Fully accessible building with accessible elevators to the second floor and third-floor track
  • The second floor overlooks the arenas and the Flexihall and Fieldhouse
  • Municipal facility; union fees do not apply for load-in, or AV set up or tear down
  • Labour fees may be applicable for some set-ups and tear-downs. Rates, if applicable, confirmed upon booking

Lion’s Aquatic Centre (at Canada Games Centre)

  • 25-metre pool with 8 lanes and 1-metre diving board
  • Tarzan rope for acrobatic fun
  • Leisure pool with water spray toys, lazy river and a toddler bubble pit
  • 200 ft water slide
  • Sully accessible swirl and leisure pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Sports:
Hockey, Swimming, Soccer, Yukon Badminton, Judo Yukon, Volleyball

Location:
200 Hamilton Blvd., Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 0A6

Operator:
City of Whitehorse

Distance From Accommodation:
3 km / 7 minutes

A Team Yukon curler leaves the hack

MOUNT MCINTYRE RECREATION CENTRE

The Mount McIntyre Recreation Center is home to a world-class curling facility. It’s situated above the Canada Games Centre on Sumanik Drive and has hosted many large-scale curling events at both regional and national levels. 

Memorable events include the 2006 Canadian Mixed Championships, the 2007 Canada Winter Games, the Skookum World Curling Tour in 2007 and a TSN Skins Game in 1999.

Special Features:

  • 8 sheets of top-notch curling ice, with portable bleachers available for seating
  • 6 sheets of ice were utilized for the 2007 Canada Games competition; the other two were used for temporary seating to create a seating capacity of 585
  • The Eleventh End Lounge has a seating capacity of over 200, accommodating everything from league nights to national championships
  • A convention floor plus two additional rooms are available for banquets or meetings
  • A large parking lot to accommodate players and spectators, and additional parking is available at the nearby Canada Games Centre

Sports:
Curling

Location:
200 - 1 Sumanik Drive, Whitehorse, Yukon K1A 6J6

Operator:
City of Whitehorse

Distance From Accommodation:
3.5 km / 9 minutes

Snowboarders navigate the Mount Sima terrain park

MOUNT SIMA

Located only 20 minutes from downtown Whitehorse, Mount Sima is the perfect destination for alpine sports. It was the venue for the 2007 Canada Winter Games as well as the 2012 Arctic Winter Games. It hosts teams from across Canada every year for pre-season training, including national snowboard and freestyle ski teams

Sima now boasts over 2 km of terrain in its parks for freestyle and boardercross. New jib features pop up every season, and innovative snow features keep things fresh in the park.

Mount Sima also offers a full rental shop, cafeteria and lounge.

Special Features:

  • Summer lift for mountain biking and paragliders
  • Bike parks and trails
  • Scenic viewing accessed by the chairlift
  • Summer camps
  • Ice Tower adventures include cave exploration, ice climbing and ziplining
  • Big Air winter jumps for experts

Sports:
Skiing and Snowboarding, Yukon Freestyle, Snowboard Yukon

Location:
770 Mt. Sima Road, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 0A8

Operator:
Friends of Mt. Sima

Distance From Accommodation:
14 km / 20 minutes

A golfer tees off at the Mountain View Golf Club

MOUNTAIN VIEW GOLF CLUB

Canada’s most northern 18 Hole Championship Golf Course invites you to take advantage of Yukon’s long hours of sunlight summer golf. Mountain View Golf Club is nestled along the banks of the prosperous Yukon River, with breathtaking sights of surrounding mountain ranges and unforgettable views of the colourful and mighty waters.

Mountain View Golf Club offers something for every golfer. Canadian PGA Professionals are always on staff and offer specific lesson programs for youth and adults. You’ll find league play, corporate and charity events, a strong competitive schedule among the many events for members and guests.

Come and experience golf under the midnight sun.

Special Features:

  • 18 hole par 72 course
  • Driving range with target greens
  • Putting green
  • Fully equipped Pro Shop
  • Junior Program
  • Golf leagues
  • Tournaments
  • Lounge with snacks and beverages
  • Canadian PGA Teaching Staff

Sports:
Yukon Golf Association

Location:
250 Skookum Drive, Whitehorse, Yukon Ya! 0P3

Operator:
Mountain View Golf Club Board of Directors

Distance From Accommodation:
9 km / 12 minutes

A 2017 World Softball Game at the Pepsi Centre

PEPSI SOFTBALL CENTRE

An outstanding fastpitch and slo-pitch facility less than ten minutes from downtown Whitehorse, the Pepsi Softball Centre is an ideal location for events, participants and spectators. The 2008 Junior Men’s World Championship and the 2021 Women’s World Championship were hosted here.

Two competition fields and three practice fields make up the facility. The competition fields have a seating capacity of 3,000 plus standing room; additional bleachers can be added. An on-site concession offers refreshments

With daylight virtually around the clock, the sunshine outlasts any extended evening play.

Special Features:

  • Umpire room with lockers
  • Doping control area
  • Office space
  • Meeting room
  • VIP room
  • Media box with hardwired and wireless internet

Sports:
Softball Yukon

Location:
Range Road, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 3A9

Operator:
Softball Yukon

Distance From Accommodation:
4 km / 6 minutes

A hockey game in Takhini Arena

TAKHINI ARENA

The Takhini Arena is a 1,535 seat multi-purpose arena. It played host to the 2007 Canada Winter Games ice hockey and ringette competitions and did again during the 2012 Arctic Winter Games.

Special Features:

  • Seating for 620 people in fixed seats and a bleacher area accommodating 775 people
  • Standing area for an additional 140 supporters
  • Accessible mezzanine with 125 non-fixed seats and chairs

Sports:
Hockey

Location:
345 Range Road, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 3E5

Operator:
City of Whitehorse

Distance From Accommodation:
3 km / 7 minutes

Skiers depart the start line at the Mount McIntyre ski stadium

WHITEHORSE NORDIC CENTRE

The Whitehorse Nordic Centre offers 85 km of world-class ski trails for classic and skate skiing and snowshoeing. An additional 20 km of ungroomed single track are available for snowshoeing and ski touring. The Centre is adjacent to the Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre.

The Nordic Centre was host to the 2012 Arctic Winter Games and the 2010 Haywood Ski Nationals. It was also the host of the 2007 Canada Winter Games.

Special Features:

  • 85 km of regularly groomed ski trains, including 5 km of lit trails for night skiing
  • Ski stadium with a viewing area for spectators
  • A chalet is located next to the trails and includes a heated waxing area, ski racks for day storage, ski lockers and washrooms, as well as change rooms, showers and saunas
  • Meeting and banquet space (2,900 ft2)  is available in the Grey Mountain Room
  • On-site parking and an overflow parking lot

Sports:

Location:
200 - 1 Sumanic Drive, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 6J6

Operator:
Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club

Distance From Accommodation:
3.5 km / 9 minutes

YUKON UNIVERSITY

You’ve got a personal invitation from Yukon University to consider using Ayamdigut Campus facilities for your next special event or conference. Groups up to 100 can be hosted at any time of the year, while larger groups are welcome from the end of April through to the end of August.

Special Features:

  • Large gymnasium available for trade shows, exhibitions, plenary sessions or formal dinners
  • The gymnasium can fit 1284 standing and 294 in the bleachers
  • Variety of classrooms, from 12 seats to flexible spaces and an 80-seat lecture hall

Sports:
Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball

Location:
200 - 1 Sumanik Drive, Whitehorse, Yukon K1A 6J6

Operator:
Yukon Government

Distance From Accommodation:
3.5 km / 9 minutes

An aerial view of the F.H. Collins Track and Field

F.H. COLLINS TRACK AND FIELD COMPLEX

An eight-lane, 400-metre rubberized track built to International Amateur Athletic Federation standards is the centrepiece in this multi-million dollar track and field facility. It is Whitehorse’s new home for athletics and many other sports. The track surrounds the regulation-sized soccer pitch.

The complex provides the territory with the ability to host national events and major games, such as the Western Canada Summer Games and the Canada 55+ Games. The track and field complex has been called a dream come true and opens opportunities for Paralympic sports.

Special Features:

  • A 400-metre rubberized track with eight lanes
  • Equipped for steeplechase
  • A regulation-sized soccer pitch with artificial turf
  • Areas dedicated to volleyball
  • Separate areas dedicated to shotput

Sports:
Athletics and Running, Soccer

Location:
1001 Lewes Blvd., Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 3J1

Operator:
City of Whitehorse

Distance From Accommodation:
2 km / 5 minutes

A biathlete prepares to shoot.

Grey Mountain Biathlon Range

The Grey Mountain Biathlon Range offers 45 kilometres of trails for ski and snowshoe biathlon, including a one-kilometre lighted trail. 

The range was host to the 2012 Arctic Winter Games, as well as the 2007 Canada Winter Games. 

Special Features: 

  • Officials hut
  • Firearm storage
  • Ski & snowshoe waxing and storage

Sports:
Biathlon Yukon

Location:
Grey Mountain Road, Whitehorse Yukon Y1A 6N2

Operator:
Biathlon Yukon

Distance From Accommodation:
9 km / 12 minutes

The Dawson City golf course.

DAWSON CITY GOLF COURSE

This northernmost golf course with greens is Dawson City's best kept secret. Located across the Yukon River, the Dawson City Golf Course is open May to September annually. 

A quick ride on the George Black Ferry and a scenic drive down the Top of the World Highway will get you to the nine-hole wilderness course. Play a round, hit a few balls at the driving range, or simply enjoy the incredible wildlife viewing opportunities from the clubhouse patio. 

Enjoy tee times as late at 12 a.m., in the land of the Midnight Sun. 

Special Features: 

  • Nine hole golf course
  • Driving range
  • Putting green
  • Club & cart rentals

Sports:
Yukon Golf Association

Location:
Sunnydale Road, Dawson City, Yukon Y0B 1G0

Operator:
Dawson Golf Association

Distance From Accommodation:
5 km / 15-20 minutes

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