Klondike Visitors Association
1102 Front Street Y0B1G0 Dawson, YT, Canada

Join Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon (TIA Yukon) for a virtual meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Freeland Tuesday, April 27, 2:30-3PM Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, will be virtually visiting the Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon, alongside Yukon MP Larry Bagnell, to talk about how Budget 2021 will support tourism in the Yukon. She will hear more about the story and experience of Yukon tourism during the COV...ID-19 pandemic, as well as answer your questions. Agenda: Opening remarks from Yukon MP Larry Bagnell and Deputy Prime Minister Freeland TIA Yukon remarks from Neil Hartling, TIA Yukon Chair Conversation with a Yukon tourism operator Q & A through Slido The event will take place over Zoom Webinar, however there is also the option to dial-in to the event using your phone once you are registered. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CGhsfiyjSXK91AcFLwM9tg

Happening today at noon! We encourage our Dawson tourism businesses to pop on and have your voice heard!

News for the tourism industry from the 2021 Federal Budget Announcement as summarized by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada - Extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy to September 25th, 2021. - Introduction of the Canada Recovery Hiring Program to offset employer wage/hiring costs.... - Extension of the Canada Emergency Business Account to June 30th, 2021. - Commitment to a $1 billion package of support for the tourism sector over three years including supporting community and major events, support for Destination Canada, and establishing a Tourism Relief Fund.

We are seeking an experienced Sound and Light Technician to work at Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall this summer! The May 1st start date can be adjusted for the right candidate.

Employers! Not-for-Profits! Register now for the Online Job & Volunteer Fair! Wednesday April 28, 2021 2pm - 6pm Zoom... The Job and Volunteer Fair is back with a new online format to help you connect with the right person for your next job opening or volunteer opportunity! Meet job seekers! Students & potential volunteers want to know more about your company and organization Our previous Job & Volunteer Fair had more than 325 attendees Save time, effort and recruitment costs Promote your company and organization Enjoy the networking opportunities & show you support hiring local! Be part of the first online fair in Yukon! Costs and Information: *There is a 50% discount to all non-profit organizations who are current Volunteer Bénévoles Yukon members (not applicable to universities, colleges, businesses, and government) ** Registration is $50 for non-VBY members & $25 for VBY members (organizations only). Registration includes the following for your organization: Your own virtual exhibitor's booth (your own breakout room) A team of volunteers to support the transition from in-person to online Your business and organization's name will be displayed as part of the greeting for visitors in the lobby Visitors are able to freely visit your booth at their leisure, as with past Fairs Extensive marketing on social medias, radio, and promo flyers for the fair will bring people to YOUR virtual booth! https://volunteeryukon.ca//education-career-and-volunteer/

The perfect store to help you celebrate today! Dawson City Cannabis

Congratulations Krystal on winning $250 to A Ray of Sunshine Variety Store! The FINAL draw to win $250 to any local business will happen Friday December 18! Post your purchases in the comments below, or email [email protected] and include the the name of the store you shopped at.... Happy Shopping, Eating, Drinking and Staying Dawson! #ShopLocal #ShopDawson

This week's Shop Local contest winner!

We love how True North Company and other Dawson businesses are adapting during these times and making sure customers are feeling safe! There are other stores in Dawson offering up similar adaptations- doesn't hesitate to get in touch with them! And remember to enter all your purchases in our weekly #ShopLocal contest!

Getting into the Christmas Spirit! Get your bubble together and admire all the beautiful lights around Dawson using this handy map we helped put together! Vote on your favourite display using the ballot- and don't forget to complete the scavenger hunt while you're at it!... Ballots have been mailed out to every address in Dawson so make sure to check your box. Have fun!

Congratulations to our first #ShopLocal winner- Terrie Turai! She just won $250 to Maximilian's Gold Rush Emporium. How did she win? She took a photo, posted it in the comments of this poster and then was randomly drawn! Next draw takes place Friday December 11.... Post those pictures below, or email the photo and where you bought it to [email protected]

Drawing the first Dawson City Shop Local contest winner of December!