Energy, Mines, and Resources

Geoscape Whitehorse

This is a colourful, jargon-free, graphics-rich poster which explains earth science issues in the Whitehorse valley. It includes information on human use of the Yukon River, groundwater, earth and glacial history, copper mining and radon. It provides basic geoscience knowledge for adult citizens and is the starting point for science projects from grade 6 upward.

The poster, measuring 140 x 90 cm (5’ x 3’), is published by the federal Geological Survey of Canada and is printed in English and French. It is available for $15 from the Whitehorse Mining Recorder in the Elijah Smith building, 102-300 Main St., Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2B5; (867)667-3266, as well as Geological Survey of Canada (Natural Resources Canada) sales outlets in Vancouver and Ottawa.

Download the Geoscape Whitehorse brochures (11 x 17 inch page format):
Yukon Geo-Time [18.7 MB ]	Glaciation [13.1 MB ]
Volcanic Eruptions [15.4 MB ]	Yukon River [5.0 MB ]
Whitehorse Copper Belt [1.7 MB ]

For more information, visit the Geoscape Canada website.