Seniors Canada On-line
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Canada's Trusted Information Source for Seniors, Caregivers, Families and Service Providers.
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A to Z Index
The A to Z Index presents a list of sites that relate to a specific subject. For example, if you were looking for anything to do with 'injuries' you would click on the letter 'I', then click on the subject 'injuries'. This would give you a list of all sites that have been assigned the subject 'injuries'.
"Outdoor recreation"
Yukon Territory
Bear Safety
Traveling in the Yukon wilderness involves certain risks, including the possibility of a bear attack. Although the actual danger from bears may be small, it is real. The best defence is a cool head armed with good knowledge of bear ecology and behaviour.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Environment.
Guide to Yukon Government Campgrounds
Welcome to the Yukon government campground system. We hope you'll enjoy our cozy campsites and spectacular mountain scenery.
Source : Government of Yukon
Into the Yukon Wilderness (PDF Format)
What you need to know about travelling safely and gently through the Yukon Wilderness.
Source : Government of Yukon
Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace is an international program promoting the responsible use of wild lands. LNT aims to educate people about the impacts of recreational activity and ways to minimize or prevent them.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Environment.
Yukon Parks and Protected Areas
This page provides a brief overview of the parks and protected areas of the Yukon.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Environment.
Yukon's Wildlife Viewing Guide (PDF Format)
This Guide gives information about what kinds of wildlife live in the Yukon and in which areas to find them.
Source : Government of Yukon.
Canada
Food Safety Tips For Picknicking, Hiking and Camping
Whether you go hiking for a few hours or are camping for a few days, there are some food safety tips that you should keep in mind while you are planning your trip and while you are in the great outdoors. Following these tips can prevent you from having to cut your activity short due to foodborne illness.
Source : Canadian Food Inspection Agency
List of National Parks of Canada by Province/Territory
This site provides a list of the national parks in each province or territory.
Source : Parks Canada
Parks Canada
The official Parks Canada website. Find information on Canada's National Historic Sites, National Parks, National Marine Conservation Areas and other heritage related information.
Source : Government of Canada. Parks Canada
Prepare for the Woods
This booklet lists basic precautions that can help protect you on trips into the wilderness.
Source : Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada
TrailPAQ - Trails in Canada
TrailPAQ is Canada's National Community Trail Website, profiling national, provincial and municipal trails in Canada.
Source : TrailPAQ
Travel Planner
Travel Planners provide maps, information on activities, fees and special events - all organized by regional destinations. They highlight for you the ways to experience Canada?s national heritage places that you are most interested in visiting.
Source : Government of Canada. Parks Canada Agency.
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