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Campbell s er ow Sh s s ce Ac e et m rn te elco In W re t s St o Pe at om dr un ites S La h p ug m ro Th Du ll- ni- p U Pu koo H mp ll A Fu Pr Sa campgrounds & rv parks Faro ice Ra ng e 30 John Connolly Campground & RV Park Nestled in the trees in the heart of Faro, our municipal campground offers hook-ups, washrooms, showers, laundry and sani-dump. Excellent starting point for your Campbell adventure. BonJour! Guten taG! Box 580 Faro, Yukon Y0B 1K0 Tel: (867) 994-2288; (867) 994-2728 (winter) Fax: (867) 994-3154 cric@faroyukon.ca info@faroyukon.ca (winter) www.faroyukon.ca $8-10 • • • • • • • • day triP adVentures Visitor serViCes day trips Faro information Faro Nature Friends Outdoor Adventures Lynx Track Farm Box 621 Faro, Yukon Y0B 1K0 Tel: (867) 994-3102 naturefriends@yknet.ca www.nfyukon.com Discover the many natural wonders around Faro. Guided nature walks, hikes and canoe trips – 1/2 to one-day. We also offer longer hiking, canoeing, and dogsledding trips into the pristine central Yukon. BonJour! Guten taG! Campbell Region Interpretive Centre Box 580 Faro, Yukon Y0B 1K0 Tel: (867) 994-2288 Tel: (867) 994-2728 (winter) Fax: (867) 994-3154 cric@faroyukon.ca www.faroyukon.ca Lovely log building houses Visitor Information Centre. Friendly staff will assist with your vacation desires. Inspiring display of unique crafts by local artisans. Coffee’s on! BonJour! Guten taG! wilderness adventure—leave no trace hiring a Guide A larger-than-life wilderness destination, Canada’s Yukon has vast areas of pristine wilderness. Yukon guides are skilled professionals and know the Yukon wilderness. Yukon Wild is a consortium of Yukon tour operators offering premier wilderness trips. Visit a Yukon Visitor Information Centre, or www.yukonwild.com. Yukon roads and highways driver Fatigue Being tired can result in an inability to judge speed, distance and traffic conditions. The sun stays up much longer in the North, so don’t wait until dark to stop! Drivers should take frequent breaks. Wilderness tourism Licensing Strong Yukon laws protect both wilderness travellers and our world-renowned wilderness. Operators from the Yukon or elsewhere who take clients into the Yukon wilderness for any gain or reward require a Wilderness Tourism Licence. Licensed wilderness operators have met strict requirements, including public liability insurance coverage and valid First Aid/CPR certification. Low-impact camping and waste disposal must be practised! Be sure to confirm the operator is licensed when planning a wilderness trip. highway reconstruction Yukon roads are no longer the rugged pioneer roads of legend. All major Yukon highways are paved and well-maintained. But be prepared for potholes, frost heaves, road surface break-up and occasional washouts. In construction areas, flying gravel and dust can make it difficult to see clearly. Do not follow too closely, and take extra care when towing a vehicle or trailer. Please watch for surveyors and flag persons working on or near roads. Construction zones are marked and speed limits reduced. Obey signage in construction zones. Call 1-800-661-0494 or visit www.gov.yk.ca/roadreport for the latest information on highway conditions. Backcountry Registration is required for overnight trips in all national parks. Popular routes along the Chilkoot Trail, Alsek River (Kluane National Park) and the Firth River (Ivvavik National Park) may require permits or limit the number of users. Walk softly We want the Yukon to remain pure, authentic and natural. In all wilderness activities we encourage low-impact principles of “Leave No Trace.” Jack London and his companions may have lived off the land and built cabins where they pleased, but that’s not possible today. Obtain proper licences for fishing, hunting and camping, and follow the regulations that help conserve Yukon’s treasures. Get a copy of Into the Yukon Wilderness at any Visitor Information Centre or Environment Yukon office. above right: ATV on Anvil Range near Faro – YG travelyukon.com 59

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