A decade of Created at the Canyon
Yukon Conservation Society’s “Created at the Canyon,” a live multi-media art event celebrating the creative process of local artists.
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Created at the canyon
Diverse work comes out of a varied landscape Though always a popular spot with locals and tourists alike, the basalt columns of Miles Canyon received
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Can you get to Canyon from here?
Are you into history and/or walking? Maybe you prefer history and exploring beautiful places, but not walking? Either way, I’ve got you covered. If you’ve
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Art meets nature and history
Miles Canyon holds a special place in the story of Whitehorse. Each summer, the Yukon Conservation Society invites Yukon artists to participate in a two-day workshop to create pieces inspired by this special place.
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Ride to Live, Live to Ride
Whitehorse’s ninth annual Ride for Dad is happening … and you can help out.
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Hiking Miles Canyon to Canyon City: A Landscape with a Past
The Miles Canyon Suspension Bridge, is a great launch point for half-day hikes like Miles Canyon, Chadburn Lake and Canyon City.
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Capturing the Beauty of Miles Canyon
If you’re a Yukon resident, you’ve no doubt walked, biked or skied the trodden path of the Miles Canyon trail. Perhaps you’ve observed the gradient
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Hepburn Tramway Historic Walk
“There is nothing like walking to get the feel of a country. A fine landscape is like a piece of music; it must be taken
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Reflections on Miles Canyon in Art
The 20th Century artist Marc Chagall once stated, “Great art picks up where nature ends.” After organizing this year’s Miles Canyon In Art event, hosted
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The Best of the Yukon Night Skies
Springtime night skies offer an endless bounty of galaxies, nebula and star clusters, waiting to be explored. Whether you prefer binoculars or a telescope, there
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Springtime Star Party: The Clock is Ticking
The month of May is a time of furious activity for Northern amateur astronomers. We are closing in on the time when the night sky
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A Diamond in the Rough
In astronomy, there are good nights and there are bad nights. A good night is a cosmic gift: cloud-free skies and transparent atmosphere are basic
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Those Magical Yukon Night Skies
For Yukon amateur astronomers, time for viewing those amazing night skies will soon vanish, temporarily that is. At this time of year, as soon as
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Flaming Dustballs and a Fistful of Planets
As winter sets in, the planets are making a spectacular showing. In the morning hours, the planet Venus is clearly visible even at 7 a.m.
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Canyon Dreams
Warmer temperatures motivate and promote amateur astronomy in this marvellous northern land in which we live. For example, my favourite in-town observing site is the
November Night Skies
Winter has arrived and the weather is starting to stabilize. With clear skies and reasonably warm temperatures, it is time to grab your parka and
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A Tale of Two Star Parties
For most northern astronomers, summer is either solar observing, or waiting for the return of the autumn night skies. The other option is to head
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