Pride paddle
Sat. Aug. 1 @ 10am
Rotary Park, Whitehorse | All Ages | $15 Shuttle
Rotary Park, Whitehorse | All Ages | $15 Shuttle
Sick of screen-time? Head down the Yukon River with fellow paddlers while soaking up the gaylight! Since this is a Pride event, bring along your rainbow bling and ride in style! We’ll take out at the Takhini River Bridge.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
This excursion is meant for experienced paddlers only. You must provide your own boat, paddles, life-jackets, and all safety equipment. Meet in Rotary Park at 10:00am for a 10:30am departure.
If you have access to a printer, please download, read, print, and sign the Pride Paddle waiver below.
(Be sure to bring it with you on Saturday!)
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
This excursion is meant for experienced paddlers only. You must provide your own boat, paddles, life-jackets, and all safety equipment. Meet in Rotary Park at 10:00am for a 10:30am departure.
If you have access to a printer, please download, read, print, and sign the Pride Paddle waiver below.
(Be sure to bring it with you on Saturday!)
| 2020 Pride Paddle Waiver |
Not a paddler but still want to celebrate Pride away from your computer screen? Gather (distantly!) on the Wharf at 10:30am to cheer, dance, and whoop it up as the paddle flotilla passes by!
COST
Shuttle registry with Up North Adventures: $15
Boat rental with Up North Adventures: 15% off
To register for a shuttle with Up North Adventures, please go into their store (located at 103 Strickland, Whitehorse) and pay with cash.
Queer Yukon believes that cost should not be a barrier to participation in the community. If you would like to participate in this event but feel that financial considerations are a barrier, or if you have any other questions, please contact Stephanie (shammond250@gmail.com).
WHAT TO BRING
- Pride Paddle waiver
- Boat, paddles
- PFD, safety equipment
- Face-mask (for the shuttle)
- Picnic, snacks
- Water
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Flags, rainbows, bling!
SHUTTLE
Shuttles are available through Up North Adventures for $15.00 a person, though you must wear a face-mask. Pre-register for one of two pick-up times. Spaces are very limited, so reserve your spot ASAP! You are also welcome to arrange a self shuttle.
Register for a shuttle here:
https://upnorthadventures.com/
SHUTTLE TIMES
2:30pm
4:30pm
CODE OF CONDUCT
Queer Yukon Society is committed to fostering harassment-free community spaces where all employees, volunteers, and community members are treated with respect and dignity. Queer Yukon Society will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on (but not limited to): ancestry, including colour and race; national origin; ethnic or linguistic background or origin; religion or creed, or religious belief, religious association, or religious activity; age; sex, including pregnancy, and pregnancy related conditions; gender identity or gender expression; sexual orientation; physical or mental disability; criminal charges or criminal record; political belief, political association, or political activity; marital or family status; or source of income.
If you have experienced discrimination or harassment in a Queer Yukon community space, please let the event organizer know immediately or contact us at: info@queeryukon.com.