2025 GAAC Conference

GAAC is thrilled to hold our 2025 Conference in Whitehorse, YT, June 5 - 8, 2025.

In addition to the generous support of Lumel Studios and Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre, GAAC is also pleased to offer special discounts with the following partners:

Air North

Travel Period: May 22 - June 22, 2025

Promotion Code: GAAC2025 to receive 10% discount off the best GoYukon or Optimum fare available at the time of booking (taxes, fees and surcharges are extra). All fares are subject to change. Seat sale fares Do not apply. Change/cancellation fees subject to the fare purchased.

For reservations by phone or flight inquiries please call 1-800-661-0407 x 199 (within North America) or 1-867-668-2228 ext. 199 (local).
Online reservations are simple, convenient and can be booked at any time!

• Go to www.flyairnorth.com
• Select your itinerary and number of passengers
• Enter Promotion Code: GAAC2025 in the promo code box

If this is your first time traveling on Air North, Yukon’s Airline, you will want to create a customer log-in ID which can be done during the booking process.

Air Canada

Travel Period: May 22 - June 22, 2025

• Promotion Code: UDQJMVG1
• www.aircanada.com
• For North America 5% applies on standard fares, 10% on flex fares & higher. For International Travel 10% on standard fares & higher.

Best Western Gold Rush Inn

Dates: June 5-8, 2025

Edgewater Hotel

Dates: June 5-8, 2025

Sternwheeler Hotel and Conference Centre

Dates: June 5-8, 2025

Raven Inn Whitehorse - 12 rooms

Dates: June 5-9, 2025

Booking

All bookings must be called in( 867-504-8844) with a credit card number that will be valid at the time of stay.
The following information is to be included at the time of booking:

• The group name of the hold : Glass Art Association of Canada
• Client first and last name
• Check-in and check-out date
• Number of people in party and their names
• Ages of children if children are traveling

Conditions

• Room rates are per room per night, based on a 1-to-2-person occupancy. The charge for each additional person is $20.00 per night.
• Room Rates cannot be used with any other discount.
• Rates are NET, non-commissionable and do not include 5% GST. Bed configuration is subject to availability.
• Client requests for bed preferences must be noted at time of booking and may be guaranteed if availability allows.
• Children 14 and under stay free, if sharing with 1-2 full paying adults.
• Youth will be charged the same rate as an adult.
• Infants are free, playpens are available upon request (pre-booking required).
• Raven Inn and Suites is not a pet-friendly hotel.

What to do in Whitehorse?

Whitehorse in the summer receives 19 hours of sunlight and offers an amazing view into the wild frontier of the North. Here are some super fun activities inside and outside for a mix of cultural and natural explorations:

Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre

Explore our host venue, Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre, to learn about the First Nations that have been in the Yukon since before the last Ice Age. You can learn all about Kwalin Dün's history and stories at the Cultural Centre, where amazing artwork is on display.

kwanlindunculturalcentre.com

Boat Tours

There are a lot of boat tours hosted by various companies in Whitehorse, including tours on powered boats and paddlers like kayaks and canoes. These tours are great options for seeing the lush landscapes, but staying a bit closer to Whitehorse itself.

yukonrivertours.com

Takhini Hot Springs

The Takhini Hot Springs are natural mineral hot pools, just 29 km from downtown Whitehorse! They have been in use for centuries, and in 1907, they were made into a commercial site. You can take a nice hot soak in a beautiful landscape as well as explore the 200 acres of land surrounding the springs.

eclipsenordichotsprings.ca

Yukon Wildlife Preserve

The Yukon Wildlife Preserve is 25 minutes from downtown Whitehorse, where you can see caribou, lynx, elk, bison, and much more. This preserve cares for injured animals before releasing them back into the wild and is a great place to learn about these animals and their habitats.

yukonwildlife.ca/experience/hours-and-admission

Carcross Desert

If you’re looking for a beautiful hike that is on the shorter side, check out the Carcross Desert! It takes 27 minutes to complete and leads you through the smallest desert in North America. The highest point offers a fantastic 180-degree view of Bennett Lake and the surrounding wildlife.

sightsandsites.ca/south/site/carcross-desert

Sky High Wilderness Ranch

For something a bit different, you can also go horseback riding at Sky High Wilderness Ranch! They offer 1, 2, and 3 hour trail rides through a gorgeous landscape. The Ranch is located about 30 minutes outside of Whitehorse.

www.skyhighwilderness.com