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Hotel and Transportation Information - Getting to Book your flight to the Yukon with - Official QuestFest & Yukon Airline Sponsor. Air North has direct flights to Whitehorse from , , and . All volunteers and fans can use the following discount code to get 10% off their flights to Whitehorse! (Restrictions Apply)

Discount Code: “QUEST16” or call 1-800-661-0407 to speak with a booking agent

Getting around Whitehorse Whitehorse has a relatively small downtown core. If your accommodations are downtown, you may not need transportation to get to other downtown venues such as the Start Line, events, and more. However, should you need it, there are taxis and a local transit system available.

Getting to and from checkpoints in the Yukon Trucks and cars are the ideal option if you choose to travel between checkpoints in Yukon. The roads are more difficult in the winter given the ice and snow and the darkness poses additional complications. However, there are a number of places to refuel along the (Highway connecting Whitehorse and Dawson) and a number of accommodations available to tourists or volunteers, but remember to book early! Hotels along the trail fill up quickly so if you have not made a reservation be prepared to sleep in your car. A more detailed review is available in “Services and Driving Information for Yukon Checkpoints”.

By air There are no commercial flights to Braeburn, Carmacks, or . However, there are flights between and Whitehorse with Air North: 1-800-661-0407

By public transportation In 2016 Black Bear Wilderness Adventures will offer transportation between some of the checkpoints on the Yukon side of the race as well as a 4 day trip to Dawson City. For prices, schedules and other details please contact Black Bear Wilderness Adventures Inc. at (867)-633-3993 or 867-335-0461 and check their website www.wildernessyukon.com Driving your own car/ rental vehicle in the Yukon If you are bringing your own vehicle or renting a car, access to the checkpoints is relatively simple, however distances can be long and road conditions can be difficult. Please use caution on the roads. Please note: vehicle rental agencies are only available in Whitehorse. Please make sure the vehicle is equipped for severe winter conditions: winter tires, ice scraper, spare tire and extension cord. Also make sure to inform the rental agency where you plan on driving so they can alert you to any vehicle limitations. We recommend: Budget Car and Truck Rental P: (867) 667-6200 Toll Free: 1-800-661-0411

Need a place to stay? Northern Vision Hotels – Yukon Official Hotel Sponsor is offering fans and volunteers a special rate! Mention you are traveling for the Yukon Quest in order to receive the below rates:

Whitehorse: All Northern Vision Development hotels below include airport shuttle and free internet access.

Coast High Country Inn - $103 CAD www.highcountryinn.yk.ca Toll-Free Reservations: 1-800-554-4471 ( & U.S.) 4051-4th Avenue Email: [email protected]

Best Western Gold Rush Inn - $112 CAD http://www.goldrushinn.com Toll-Free Reservations: 1-800-661-0539 (Canada & U.S.) 411 Main Street Email: [email protected]

Edgewater - $103 CAD http://www.edgewaterhotelwhitehorse.com Toll-free Reservations: 1-877-484-3334 (Canada & U.S.) 101 Main Street Email: [email protected]

Dawson City: Downtown Hotel - $105 CAD http://www.downtownhotel.ca/ Phone: (867) 993-5346 Email: [email protected]