A New Season at the Fishladder

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May 25, 2009  Comment

The Whitehorse Rapids Fishladder opens a week from today (June 1).

Since the ladder is marking its 50th birthday this year, it will be a summer of celebration.

Come join us to:

  • See the Chinook salmon and local freshwater fish travel through the ladder
  • Get up close and personal with the fish in our aquariums
  • Enjoy our colourful new exhibit that tell the history of the fishladder
  • Use our high powered microscope to see fish like you’ve never seen them before
  • Check out our underwater camera system and our ‘salmon cam’ that allows viewing of the fish from a home computer
  • Listen to elders’ stories in our First Nations tent (twice a week starting in July)
  • Participate in Environment Yukon’s fish talks (starting in July)
  • Watch for a new commemorative public art piece (unveiling in late July/early August)
  • Join us for a birthday celebration in August
 Entrance by donation (suggested $3 per person) or we sell a $10 season pass that will give you and your entire family entrance to the fishladder all summer!
 
Hours of Operation:
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. in June (Mon. to Fri.)
9 a.m. – 9 p.m. in July/August (seven days a week)
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Labour Day week-end
 
For more information, contact the fishladder at (867) 633-5965 or fishladder@northwestel.net

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