Yukon Wildlife Preserve Visit

Yukon College International offers some activities for international students to enrich their experiences in the Yukon.

On February 13th, a group took an opportunity to visit Yukon Wildlife Preserve, just outside of Whitehorse. Here is the letter from one of the participants, Mariko. Mariko is from Japan and she has been studying English as a Second Language Program since January, 2010.

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I took part in the Wildlife Preserve Tour today and I saw many northern Canadian mammals. They live in huge and very safe place close to nature enviroment. I thought that here is a big zoo!!! I wasn't interested in any animals when I live in Japan and I didn't have a chance to see many animals so it was a great opportunity today.

One of the animals, "Mountain Goat", when I saw this animal, I was very surprised because they live in cliffs!!! It was difficult to find them because their body is white and there were a lot of snow!!!

I enjoyed this tour and I could take many photos so this is one of my great memories in Yukon.

Caribou Antler

Mountain Goat

(Can you find them in this photo?)

Ice Climbing

Here is the letter and photos from one of our international students, Fleur. Fleur is from France and has been studying at Yukon College since September, 2009.

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Ice climbing: On saturday, January 16, Yukon College Outdoor Pursuit class (PHED225) spent the full day ice climbing at the new ice wall of Mount Sima.In the group there were people who had never climbed before and some who were way more experienced, but everyone had a lot of fun as there are paths for all levels of competence. It's extremely fulfilling to get to the top of the wall, especially when you're a beginner, and you kind of feel like the king of the world! It is also a very safe activity, because you get a training on how to belay, and how to manage the risks.This activity is usually offered every winter session of the Outdoor Pursuit class, and each year, many international students enjoy this very unique course!