Events & Activities
The Kluane region offers a host of both summer and winter activities and adventures. Through our local network and knowledge, we will be able to connect you with the right people if you require a guide.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
- Hiking/Backpacking
- Paddling (canoe and sea kayak)
- Fishing
- Mountain biking
- Whitewater rafting
- First Nations/Cultural tours
- Natural history/Eco-tours
- Glacier flights
- Mountaineering
- Scenic drives
- Wildlife viewing
WINTER ACTIVITIES
- Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) viewing
- Hiking
- Snowshoeing
- Cross-country skiing
- Backcountry alpine skiing
- Ski Mountaineering/Glacier Travel on the Icefields
- Kite-skiing
- Dog sledding
- Snowmobiling
- Ice fishing
- Scenic drives
- Wildlife viewing
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
- Kluane Mountain Blugrass Festival (June)
- National Parks Day – free interpretive walks and talks (June)
- Kluane-Chilkat International Bike Relay (3rd Saturday in June)
- Canada Day Celebrations – highway parade and barbecue, birthday cake and special events at the St. Elias Convention Centre (July 1st)
- Village Bakery Salmon Bake and Live Music (Friday nights throughout the summer)
- Haines Junction Market and Art Gallery (Wednesday afternoons throughout the summer)
- Da Ku Visitor Centre, Haines Junction – interpretive programs, information videos, visitor information, backcountry registrations (Daily throughout the summer)
- Campfire Talks and Interpretive Walks in Kluane National Park (weekly program presented by Parks Interpretive Staff throughout the summer)
- Tachäl Dhäl Visitor Centre, Sheep Mountain – interpretive programs, information videos, viewing telescope, (Daily throughout the summer)
- Drop-in Soccer (Thursday evenings, summer)
- Junction Arts and Music Open Mic Night (Last Tuesday of the month throughout the summer)
- Junction Arts and Music monthly arts and music events and workshops (year-round)
- Home Routes House Concert Series (Sep to April)
- Halloween Fireworks, Bonfire and Hot Dog Roast (Oct 31)
- Christmas Craft Sale (3rd Thurs in November)
- Skate With Santa (Christmas Eve afternoon, Dec 24)
- Homecoming Hockey Tournament – Saturday between Christmas and New Years (Dec)
- Alcan 200 Snowmobile Race (3rd Saturday in January)
- Old Timer’s Hockey Tournament (last weekend in January)
- St. Elias Lion’s Club Valentine’s Sweetheart Curling Bonspiel (Valentine’s weekend, Feb)
- Silver Sled Dog Race (Feb-March)
- St-Elias Ski Club Family Ski Day (March)
- Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) (April)
- Broomball Tournament (April)
- St. Elias Lion’s Club Annual Jorg Schneider Memorial Poker Run (2nd weekend in May)
- Mud Bog (Quad race) (May)