
The Recreation and Parks Association of the Yukon (RPAY) is a non-profit organization promoting active, healthy lifestyles among Yukon residents and communities. Through collaborative efforts with various organizations and communities, RPAY fosters environments that encourage recreational and park opportunities for all Yukoners. The organization’s wide range of programs and services is backed by territorial, Northern, and national partnerships with various groups, communities, and governments.
Vision: RPAY envisions a Yukon where recreation and parks play vital roles in enhancing residents’ and communities’ quality of life and well-being. It strives for a scenario where all individuals can access recreational experiences that contribute to their physical, emotional, and social wellness, fostering connections between people and their communities and surroundings.
Mission: RPAY aims to empower communities to facilitate active, healthy lifestyles among Yukoners through recreation and parks.
Strategic Goals:
- Promote a healthier Yukon through active living, parks, and recreation.
- Strengthen community recreation by supporting the learning and development of recreation practitioners, community leaders, and volunteers across the Yukon.
- Support accessible and affordable opportunities for Yukoners to engage in active living through community-based recreation and parks initiatives, programs, and services.
- Operate effectively and efficiently using sound business practices and partnerships to ensure sustainability.
For more details, refer to RPAY’s Strategic Plan and browse their year-end reports and presentations.
Overland Trail
by Canadian Trails | Feb 21, 2025
The territorial government contracted the White Pass & Yukon Route (WP & YR) to build a winter road from Whitehorse to Dawson in 1902. The company had the winter mail contract and used its Royal Mail Service coaches to carry passengers, baggage and mail on the...