Events & Activities

Discover an array of exciting events and activities designed to enhance your experience. Whether you’re into outdoor adventures, cultural tours, or local festivities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Outdoor activities Summer summary

Hiking/Backpacking & Mountain Biking

Paddling & Whitewater Rafting

Fishing & Wildlife Viewing

First Nations
Cultural Tours

Glacier Flights & Mountaineering

Scenic Drives

Northern Lights Viewing

Snowshoeing & Cross-Country Skiing

Backcountry & Alpine Skiing

Dog Sledding & Snowmobiling

Ice Fishing & Wildlife Viewing

Glacier Flights & Mountaineering

Outdoor activities Winter summary

Community Events

Summer Events:

  • Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival (June): Enjoy live bluegrass music amidst stunning mountain scenery.
  • National Parks Day (June): Free interpretive walks and talks.
  • Kluane-Chilkat International Bike Relay (3rd Saturday in June): Join this epic bike relay event.
  • Canada Day Celebrations (July 1st): Highway parade, barbecue, birthday cake, and special events at the St. Elias Convention Centre.
  • Village Bakery Salmon Bake and Live Music (Friday nights): Delight in salmon bake dinners with live music.
  • Haines Junction Market and Art Gallery (Wednesday afternoons): Explore local crafts and art.
  • Da Ku Visitor Centre: Interpretive programs, information videos, and backcountry registrations available daily.
  • Campfire Talks and Interpretive Walks in Kluane National Park: Weekly programs presented by Parks Interpretive Staff.
  • Tachäl Dhäl Visitor Centre, Sheep Mountain: Daily interpretive programs, information videos, and viewing telescope.
  • Drop-in Soccer (Thursday evenings).
  • Junction Arts and Music Open Mic Night (Last Tuesday of each month).
  • Junction Arts and Music Events and Workshops: Monthly arts and music activities.

Year-Round Events:

  • Home Routes House Concert Series (Sep to April): Intimate concerts in cozy settings.
  • Halloween Fireworks, Bonfire, and Hot Dog Roast (Oct 31).
  • Christmas Craft Sale (3rd Thursday in November).
  • Skate With Santa (Dec 24, afternoon).
  • Homecoming Hockey Tournament (Saturday between Christmas and New Year).
  • 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 in 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).

Come experience the vibrant community events and make your stay unforgettable!