Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon

Inclusive Employment & Workplaces
2026-06-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Whitehorse) | Online
Looking for new ways to attract and retain employees?

Tourism and hospitality employers are invited to join a FREE online information session on Inclusive Employment & Workplaces through the Belong Project.

Learn practical ways to build a more inclusive workplace, expand your hiring pool, improve retention, and better understand disability inclusion in the tourism workforce. Free resources and training opportunities will also be shared.

June 2
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Owners, managers, supervisors, and anyone involved in hiring are welcome!

Free tax help for small businesses
2026-06-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Let’s get your tax questions answered
Tax season might be a wrap, but mastering your business finances never stops. On June 3rd (1:00 – 2:00 PM), we’re hosting a virtual seminar with CRA professionals to help you navigate taxes and business finances.
What’s on the agenda?

Maximizing your business deductions

Avoiding the most common filing mistakes

Unlocking free CRA tools and services

Smart bookkeeping habits for painless tracking

RSVP: Drop a line to silken.cinq-mars@yukon.ca to receive the Teams meeting link.
Can’t make it? Book a meeting with a liaison officer here.

Yukon Convention Bureau’s Annual General Meeting
2026-06-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre, 1171 Front Street, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0G9, Canada

Deadline: Spark Micro-grant
2026-06-15 16:30 | Yukon
Spark Tourism Micro-grant Applications Deadline
Do you have a tourism idea that you want to turn into reality? The Yukon Government’s Spark Tourism Micro-grant program supports new and emerging entrepreneurs who offer visitor experiences and services in the Yukon.
Applications for the Spark Tourism Micro-grant are accepted from May 1, 2026 re open until June 15 at 4:30pm.
Successful applicants will receive up to $5,000.
It is recommended that potential applicants review the fund guidelines carefully, and contact the program administrator at destinationmanagement@yukon.ca to discuss ideas and for assistance with preparing applications.
Apply now

Applications Open: Community Tourism Destination Development Fund
2026-08-01 | Yukon
Applications open online for Tier’s 1 and 2 for the 2027/28 Community Tourism Destination Development Fund (CTDD) on August 1 at 4:30pm.
CTDD provides support to projects that focus on sustainable tourism development in their community or region and will be available to local businesses, First Nations governments, First Nation Development entities, municipalities, and not-for-profit organizations.
The following are the deadlines to apply:
Tier 1 (projects with budgets up to $100,000): December 15, 2026.
Tier 2 (projects with budgets from $100,001 to $500,000): November 15, 2026.
It is recommended that potential applicants review the fund guidelines carefully, and contact the program administrator at destinationmanagement@yukon.ca to discuss ideas and for assistance with preparing applications. Note that funds will be available beginning April 1, 2027.
Apply: https://yukon.ca/en/apply-community-tourism-development-funding

Indigenous Tourism Industry Engagement Session
2026-08-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Yukon
YFNCT is inviting Yukon First Nations governments, Indigenous tourism businesses, cultural centres, economic development representatives, the Yukon First Nations Chamber of Commerce, and Indigenous tourism partners to participate in an important conversation about the future of tourism investment in Yukon.
This engagement is part of a collaborative, industry-led initiative exploring a territory-wide Destination Improvement Fee (DIF) and opportunities to support a strong, sustainable and resilient tourism industry across Yukon.

Thursday, August 6, 2026
2:00 – 4:00 pm, location TBD, in person and virtual

Your voice and perspective are important. Help ensure Indigenous priorities, experiences and opportunities are reflected as this work continues.
Additional meeting details, including the agenda and participation information, will be shared with registered participants following the Tourism Partners’ Steering Committee meeting.
Please RSVP to information@yfnct.ca by July 31, 2026.

Application Open: Boost Your Business Program
2026-08-10 | Yukon
Check out the new advisory program for tourism businesses here: https://tiayukon.com/programs/boost-your-business/

Tourism Career Inspiration Session in Dawson City (incorporated with Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Ready 2 Work Program)
2026-08-11 13:00 - 2026-08-12 16:00 | Yukon
TIA Yukon will deliver a Tourism Career Inspiration Session as part of the Ready2Work Program in partnership with Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government. The session will introduce participants to career opportunities in Yukon’s tourism industry through presentations and site visits, providing an opportunity to learn about local tourism businesses, explore potential career pathways, and connect with industry professionals.
Event takes place August 11 and 12, from 1pm to 4pm each day. For more information contact Yuya Matoba at yuya.matoba@tiayukon.com

Tourism Cafe in Dawson City (Yukon Spa Cafe)
2026-08-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Yukon Spa Cafe, 366 King St, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B 0A3, Canada
TIA Yukon will be joining the Tourism Cafe in Dawson on August 25, 2-5pm.

YFNCT Annual General Meeting
2026-09-16 16:30 - 18:30 | Yukon
Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism Association’s Annual General Meeting.
Join us as we reflect on the past year, share organizational updates, celebrate our collective achievements, and look ahead to the opportunities shaping Indigenous arts, culture, and tourism in Yukon.
Date: Wednesday, September 16
Time: 4:30 pm-6:30pm
Location: TBD, in person and virtual
If you’d like to join virtually, please email admin.assistant@yfnct.ca.
We look forward to connecting with members, partners, and the broader community. Additional details, including the agenda, will be shared soon.

Deadline: Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
2026-10-01 04:30 - 16:30 | Yukon
Applications close for the Government of Yukon’s Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund. Find more information here.

Deadline: Yukon Tourism Relocation Rebate Fund
2026-10-31 | Yukon
Applications for the 2026/2027 cycle of the Yukon Tourism Relocation Rebate Fund close today. Find more information here.

Deadline: 2027/28 Community Tourism Destination Development Fund (CTDD) Tier 2
2026-11-15 | Yukon

Deadline: 2027/28 Community Tourism Destination Development Fund (CTDD) Tier 1
2026-12-15 | Yukon

Compass 2027 – Yukon’s Annual Tourism Forum
2027-04-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre, 1171 Front Street, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0G9, Canada
Compass 2027 is where Yukon’s tourism industry comes together to shape the direction of travel - building responsibility, resilience, and a stronger foundation for business success in the years ahead.
More information coming soon. For now, all you have to do is save the date!

Bravo Awards 2027– Yukon’s Annual Tourism Awards
2027-04-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre, 1171 Front Street, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0G9, Canada
The Bravo Awards are a celebration of the industry, with awards from TIA Yukon, Yukon Convention Bureau and Sports Yukon. More information coming soon.
