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Cultural Services Branch
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Department of Tourism and Culture
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Telephone:
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(867) 667-5363 or 1-800-661-0408 local 5363 (toll free within the Yukon)
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Fax:
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(867) 667-8844
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E-mail:
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jeff.hunston@gov.yk.ca
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Internet:
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www.btc.gov.yk.ca/cultural/
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Location
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Tourism Business Centre,
100 Hansen Street, Whitehorse
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Mailing Address:
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Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6 (L-1)
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Description:
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The Heritage Branch maintains and updates the Yukon Geographical Place Names database of over 5,000 records. The branch administers the program for naming and changing the names of Yukon geographical features such as lakes, rivers and mountains, based on recommendations of the Yukon Geographical Place Names Board.
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