Breaking Trail: Atlin to Dawson
When we are not roasting coffee at Atlin Mountain Coffee Roasters, you’ll find us in the backcountry on some kind of adventure.
Breaking Trail: Atlin to Dawson Read More »
When we are not roasting coffee at Atlin Mountain Coffee Roasters, you’ll find us in the backcountry on some kind of adventure.
Breaking Trail: Atlin to Dawson Read More »
Yukon authors Kay Deborah Linley and Kathryn Couture wrote books about a kayaking tour, as well as a fantasy series about wolves.
Over 700 kilometres of trails, and growing every year. For most residents, it’s a short drive or bike to the mountain biking trails.
The Yukon by Mountain Bike Read More »
Peter Steele’s book arrived on my desk at just about the time in my cataract affliction when I was unable to read it, the white
Seventy tales from the Yukon, Atlin and Tibet Read More »
Having a wood-fired coffee roaster is more than just a gimmick—it’s good business sense for Philippe and Leandra Brient, co-owners of Atlin Mountain Coffee Roasters.
Atlin coffee is burning up the market Read More »
Darryl Tait, from Atlin, didn’t allow an accident slow his passion for freestyle sports. Adaptive Skiing is now part of Mt. Sima training.
Making the ‘impossible’ possible Read More »
Llellewyn Glacier at the south end of Atlin Lake. Taken a Cessna 172 at roughly 8,000 feet. We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life.
Yukon See It Here – Gerry Whitley Read More »
I wanted to share this picture I took of my dog, Dexter, at sunset on Atlin Lake. [box] Meet our dogs, they live for us,
Dog Culture – Jen Sugden Read More »
The Atlin writers’ festival not only offers music but also offers literature, readings and workshops.
Atlin Lit Up! lights up the Yukon writing scene Read More »
Of all the cities, towns and villages in northwestern Canada, Atlin’s journey through the turbulent 20th century was more dramatic than most.
Atlin: Boom town to burnt down … to boom, burn, bust and boom again – Part 2 of 6 Read More »
The good, the bad and the absolute crazy : here is an overview of the top summer music festivals in the Yukon.
Yukon’s summer music festival review Read More »
When Coralie Ullyett first saw him at the bar a few years ago, she thought he was cute. Ullyett and some friends were visiting Atlin, B.C.,
Fete for the Feline Read More »
1949 History of Atlin & Tagish roads “decimated, through inanition, due wholly to the lack of adequate and vital transportation facilities.”
The Yukon’s Magnificent 11 – Part 4 of 6 Read More »
Author Kate Harris shucked her space dreams and, with her friend, Mel Yule, picked up the courage to embark on a different trip: to cycle the Silk Road from end to end.
Bridging the Divide Read More »
There are lies, darn lies and fishing stories. In the Yukon, fishing is a huge hobby and we’d love to share your big ones, but only if they didn’t get away!
Fishermen’s Tales: Mike Gustus Read More »
Simply stated, the best narrative I’ve read about country lifestyle in the contemporary north and the only one featuring Atlin and the Yukon.
Memoirs of an Atlin School Marm Read More »
New projector at the Globe Theatre 2017 when the Available Light Film Festival (ALFF) takes its films to the Atlin Arts and Music Festival.
Celebrating Film During the Atlin Arts and Music Festival Read More »
When out on a day’s fishing and you don’t catch one of those big clunkers, don’t be dismayed. You can make a great chowder with
Sam Johnston Storytelling Festival, How Raven Stole the Sun, Salmon Boy, How Summer Came to the Yukon, and Crow and Tlingit Princess.
Teslin: Sam Johnston Storytelling Festival Read More »
The event’s honoured figure, Sam Johnston, is a venerated elder within the Teslin Community. He has been a politician, athlete and former chief of the
Butterflies, Ravens and Tlingit Princesses – Oh My! Read More »
The best cup of coffee I’ve ever had was at the table of Philippe and Leandra Brient in the log-hewn home they built themselves. Outside
Only woodfire for this ethical bean Read More »
In 2015 Victoria-based poet Yvonne Blomer paid a visit to Whitehorse and did a reading of her poetry book, As If a Raven. In her
Director Daniel Cross visits the southern United States with his latest documentary I am The Blues (2016), highlighting living blues legends in the heart of
Living Blues Legends Read More »
The Atlin Arts and Music Festival, music, visual arts, film and food, is about building community through music and art.
Atlin Arts and Music Festival: A Feast for the Senses Read More »
Ping pong might be what prevents Shawn Hall from harpooning Matt Rogers, or keeps Rogers from dismembering his musical partner with an axe. The duo
Aroused and Ecstatic Read More »
Atlin Mountain might have lost some of its white stripes, but Atlin itself is still as much fun as ever – all inhabitants 100 percent
Exploring Atlin and the nearby volcanic field Read More »
Ian Tyson, iconic minstrel of life in the West/North. 68yr old hearing an 81yr old singer at Atlin Arts and Music Festival felt young again.
Festival season is in full swing, and every weekend sees crowds descending on another Yukon community for a bit of all-night sun revelry. My personal
The paths of Maureen Morris and Sandra Grace Storey have crossed more than once during their careers, but today is the first time they meet.
Where the Wild Women Are Read More »
For those who missed Tanya Tagaq on stage at music festivals in Dawson and Atlin, the Available Light Film Festival (ALFF) is giving Yukoners another
Tanya Tagaq Reclaims Stories of her People Read More »
It’s a season of traditions, and for thousands of Canadians this means taking part in the annual Christmas Bird Count. Called the “longest-running science project
Happiness is a Warm Bird Read More »
Atlin Arts and Music Festival is an institution. Now in its 11th year, the event draws visitors and performers from across Canada and beyond.
2014: Atlin Arts and Music Festival Read More »
Busy, hectic and crazy like always,” says Rick Newberry bluntly when asked how preparation is going for this summer’s Atlin Arts and Music Festival. “It’s
Atlin Festival Keeps Growing Read More »
The intimate “anti-stadium” music festival, that is the Atlin Arts & Music Festival, has gotten even smaller this year, July 10 to 12. The performing
The cozy, friendly music festival Read More »
TESLIN Many years ago, when another winter was survived and summer allowed for easier travel, the Inland and Coastal Tlingit people would gather. Members of
Sharing the Tlingit culture Read More »
Seeing Melisa Devost perform at The Old Fire Hall Friday, April 16, or at Atlin’s Globe Theatre on the 19th, you will be contributing to
‘Success’ from a culture of isolation Read More »
By the time Ed Peekeekoot arrives in Watson Lake for a house concert on November 24, he will have given nearly 50 performances since July.
ATLIN “Savoury?” A young girl with pigtails and a shy smile, wearing a frilly pink party dress, held out a silver tray to the four
Take Tea on the Tarahne Read More »
We drove down to Atlin for the May long weekend for some family time. Atlin is one of my favourite getaway places. The town is
Atlin is Great for Young Explorers Read More »