A New Season at the Fishladder
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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