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  Community Profile: Faro, Yukon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Faro is located in central Yukon on the upper benches of the Pelly River.
Faro's population rises and falls with the activity at the mine.
Faro's infamous hotel, the Tilt'n Hilton, derives its name and character from the fact that it has subsided as the permafrost beneath it melted.
www.taiga.net /nce/schools/profiles/faro.html   (416 words)

  
 Yukon Community Profiles
Faro is located in the Pelly River valley in the Anvil Mountains.
The Town of Faro was established in 1969 to service a major lead-zinc deposit 22 km away.
The mine is in receivership and is being monitored in preparation for reclamation; this employs 30-40 Faro residents from April to September.
www.yukoncommunities.yk.ca /communities/faro   (126 words)

  
 Faro, Yukon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Faro is a small town in the central Yukon, Canada, formerly the home of the largest open pit lead-zinc mine in the world as well as a significant producer of silver and other natural resource ventures.
The town is served by the Faro Airport.
Trucks carried the ore concentrate from the mill by highway to Whitehorse, where the buckets were lifted from the trucks and lowered onto cars of the White Pass and Yukon Route railway.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Faro,_Yukon   (511 words)

  
 Yukon Community Profiles
Because Faro established a wide variety of community and recreational facilities when the mine was in operation, there is a high level of services and well-developed community and recreational infrastructure.
Health care is provided through the Faro Nursing Station, which is staffed by community nurses who function as nurse practitioners in collaboration with a doctor.
Faro is served by an agency of the TD Canada Trust bank, located in the Discovery Store.
www.yukoncommunities.yk.ca /communities/faro/community   (601 words)

  
 Faro Hotels
Faro is a city, the capital of the district of Faro and of the Algarve province, in southern Portugal.
Faro is the administrative centre for the whole of the Algarve region.
Faro is also the home of the Ria Formosa lagoon, a nature reserve of over 170 square kilometres and a stopping place for hundreds of different birds during the spring
www.artistbooking.com /trips/60/faro-hotels.html   (1241 words)

  
 dogsledding tours Yukon Canada dogsledding expeditions Faro Yukon Canada dog sledding tours northern Canada dog ...
Explore the Yukon as the pioneers did on this dogsledding expedition along the Anvil Range of central Yukon.
There is nothing so exhilarating as the nip of Yukon air on the cheek, but less enjoyable is the feeling of cold feet.
Faro is a full service northern community with a population of 350.
www.adventures.ca /gasnet/1663-8.htm   (1082 words)

  
 Faro Campus - Yukon College
The Town of Faro is only about three decades old, being established in 1969, but has been one of the major fixtures in the Territory since it's beginning.
In the early days of the mine here, Faro played a pivotal role in the economy of the Territory, and even now has a major effect on the entire Territory when the mine is not operating.
Even with Faro being a small isolated community in the center of Yukon, Faro has a number of businesses and services that provide for residents and visitors alike.
www1.yukoncollege.yk.ca /campuses/faro/index.php   (212 words)

  
 Faro Real Estate Limited   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The small, close-knit community of Faro, Yukon, offers a resident doctor, Nurse-Practitioners, Dentist, Dental Hygienist, agency bank, territorial agent, liquor store, school (K-12), mounted police, churches (2), post office, grocery store, hardware store, service station, motel, restaurant, and an airport (3,000 ft. gravel, lighted).
Faro is located on the benches above the Pelly River with views of rounded hills rolling back to snow-topped peaks, at an elevation of 2,500 feet, 300 feet above river level.
Faro is home to the rare and beautiful Fanin Sheep, which can be seen right from town.
www.farorealestate.com /community.asp   (146 words)

  
 Faro, Canada
This mining village, with a population of 1700, grew up in 1968 with the mining of nearby stocks of lead and zinc.
After the mines had to be shut down in 1982 because they proved unprofitable Faro threatened to become a ghost town, but early in 1986 a further area was discovered and mined with the aid of new methods of exploration.
Between 1986 and 1990 production amounted to some 5 million tons per annum; the lead and zinc mines at Faro belonging to Curragh Resources Inc. are now the largest in Canada.
www.planetware.com /canada/faro-cdn-yk-ykf.htm   (139 words)

  
 TOWN OF FARO --
Faro is an ideal base for wildlife viewing as it is situated in one of the most densely concentrated wildlife areas in
The well developed municipal infrastructure of Faro is complemented with a more than affordable housing market situation.
Faro offers a wide range of opportunities for individuals looking for that special place to either settle down or to have a great holiday.
faroyukon.ca /index.asp?Type=B_JOB&SEC={B812D7A8-BE4F-4987-A23C-EE06...   (257 words)

  
 TOWN OF FARO --   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Town of Faro is tucked away in a mountainous setting in the Tintina Valley, in the overwhelming wilderness of the Campbell Region between the
The community of Faro offers a lifestyle that has attracted people from all around the globe and some of them now call Faro home.
The December issue of the Focus on Faro is available on-line.
faro.yk.net   (257 words)

  
 Yukon Liquor Corporation - Retail Stores & Territorial Agents   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
In their capacity as representatives of the Yukon Government, rural store employees provide public access to government services at community liquor stores for services such as driver licences, fishing licences, motor vehicle registrations, property taxes, business licences and court fines.
This is where all products coming into the Yukon are received, re-packed as required, and sent to the various liquor stores or licensees.
The Faro Store is located within the centre of the community of Faro.
www.ylc.yk.ca /stores.htm   (364 words)

  
 spring wildlife watching Yukon wildlife Faro Yukon hiking Dena Cho Trail Yukon Fannin Sheep Faro Yukon wildlife ...
On the way to Faro you will spend a couple of hours at Swan Heaven to observe migratory birds, especially the trumpeter swan and stop at accessible open lakes to observe water fowl.
Two days in Faro will be at the Cranes & Sheep viewing festival where you will have the opportunity to view large numbers of sandhill cranes and the rare Fannin Sheep.
The town of Faro is located on the north side of the Tintina trench that marks the division of the two essential components of Yukon geology.
www.adventures.ca /gasnet/1663-9.htm   (842 words)

  
 1999 Yukon Sightings
The orb descended into the Yukon River valley, performed a smooth curve up and out of the valley back up over the top of the Dome and disappeared behind it.
He noticed a bright white flashing light straight ahead of him and over the mountains (he was looking at it through his windshield and therefore approximately to the west-northwest).
He drove the 10 miles (16 km) to the Faro turnoff, where off to his right he noticed a group of 2 or 3 red lights in the bush.
www.ufobc.ca /yukon/yukonsightings99.htm   (4239 words)

  
 Government of Yukon - Environment - Faro - The Wildlife Viewing Hotspot   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Government of Yukon > Departments > Environment > Fish and Wildlife Branch > Wildlife Viewing in Yukon > Faro - The Wildlife Viewing Hotspot
The Town of Faro lies in central Yukon along the Tintina Trench, a unique geological feature extending from British Columbia to Alaska.
The town of Faro lies in a wilderness setting complete with lakes, rivers and streams, boreal forest and accessible alpine areas.
www.environmentyukon.gov.yk.ca /viewing/faro.html   (971 words)

  
 Westray Mine in Hansard, 1987-1997
The citizens of Faro are hanging on by their fingernails to any hopes and dreams they have had about life and work here.
The announcement, on Friday, of a two-month shutdown at Faro and a three-month shutdown at Sa Dena Hes, followed by the announcement this morning that Curragh would be seeking protection from its creditors, is new to us and has not been debated by this House...
The first petition is from residents of Faro, Yukon, who did not receive vacation pay, severance pay, or pay in lieu of notice when the firm Curragh Resources was declared bankrupt.
www.littletechshoppe.com /ns1625/westrayhansard1.html   (15351 words)

  
 Robertson GeoConsultants Inc. (RGC)
The Faro mine commenced mining of massive sulphides from an open pit mine to recover a zinc/lead concentrate in the late 1960s, at a melting rate of 8,000 tpd.
In 1991 the Faro pit was mined out and mining contained in the Faro underground mine and two new open pits were opened on the Vangorda Plateau.
In 1992 the discharge of tailings to the valley inpoundments was discontinued and tailings were placed in the Faro open pit.
www.robertsongeoconsultants.com /projects/vangrum.asp   (487 words)

  
 Alaska Highway Yukon campgrounds and RV parks
The road follows the Yukon River for the last forty miles or so; a particularly scenic area that sees few visitors.
The last 100 mile stretch of highway in Canada is subject to damage from frost heaving.
Thunderstorms started 45 fires in the Yukon over night while we were in Atlin, 2000.
www.karo-ent.com /akhwyyt.htm   (1610 words)

  
 Yukon Travel Faro Canada Travellers Bed & Breakfast
The Valley BandB is situated on the banks of the Pelly River overlooking The Tintina Trench.
The raven is a prominent figure in the art and folklore of our Yukon’s First nation people.
If you want to view the world famous Fannin Sheep of Faro… it’s only a few kilometres drive from Faro to the viewing platform.
www.faro-yt.ca   (294 words)

  
 Piano Faro, YT, Yukon Pianists, Faro Pianists
Gigmasters has many pianists in Faro, and most piano players in Faro have multiple audio and video samples available on their online press kits.
Professional pianists in Faro Yukon may need to be booked 6 to 12 months in advance.
Here are the online press kits of 35 professional Faro pianists and pianists who will travel to Faro to perform at your event.
www.gigmasters.com /Piano/Piano_Faro_YT.asp   (946 words)

  
 Artist's Biography and Curriculum Vitae
After moving to the Yukon in 1987, Shane experimented with this interest in antler carving.
Yukon News: Arts and Entertainment, "Sculptor tackles millennium tusk" by Erling Friis-Baastad, Scripts-Howard News Service, December 16, 1998 (Winner of the 1998 British Columbia and Yukon Newspapers Association Award for best article in the "Arts and Cultural Writing" category.)
Faro History Project: An interview with Catherine Arkley about my work, at the very beginning of my career as a carver of antler.
www.shanewilson.com /bio.html   (1594 words)

  
 Greek Music Faro, YT, Yukon Greek Bands, Faro Greek Bands
Most Faro Greek bands on Gigmasters have multiple audio and video samples available on their Gigmasters press kits.
Most Faro Yukon Greek bands need to be booked several months in advance.
If you're hiring a Greek wedding band in Faro, be sure to plan as far in advance as possible.
www.gigmasters.com /Greek/Greek_Faro_YT.asp   (487 words)

  
 Faro singles - Faro dating - Faro personals
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We are a Faro personals site making your online dating experience the best.
Browse our Faro personal ads, send an email and start a relationship with your match.
www.match.com /canada/yukon/faro.html   (849 words)

  
 Bed & Breakfast Association of the Yukon - List of B&Bs in Faro   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Faro area is a paradise for nature lovers.
Choice of 5 Yukon theme rooms with full breakfast included.
The B&B Association of the Yukon (BBAY) is a non-profit organization for B&B operators.
www.yukonbandb.com /faro.html   (245 words)

  
 Department of Highways and Public Works - Tenders - Public Tenders   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Tender documents may be obtained from Contract Services, (867) 667-5385, Department of Highways and Public Works, Second Floor, 9010 Quartz Road, P.O. Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 2C6 on deposit of $50 cash, Visa, Mastercard, Interac, certified cheque or money order drawn in favour of the Government of Yukon.
The deposit is refundable if the tender documents are returned, in good condition, within 60 days of tender closing.
Documents are available for viewing at the office of the Yukon Contractors’ Association, #105 Platinum Road, Whitehorse, Yukon as well as at any Territorial Agent.
www.gov.yk.ca /tenders/public/faronursingroof.html   (193 words)

  
 Go mushing through the magnificent wilderness of Central Yukon, Canada's last Frontier   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Mush through the magnificent wilderness of Central Yukon, Canada's Last Frontier...
Close to the Town of Faro in the heart of the Yukon, Canada's Last Frontier, Doug Hannah and his huskies are ready to take you on an awesome dog sled trip.
You will be dogsledding through the wild and pristine Anvil Range, in the Central Yukon, which is the wintering ground for the Finlayson Caribou Herd, as well as home to abundant moose and several wolf packs.
www.kingmik-dogtours.com   (107 words)

  
 Listings Yukon: Faro
Search GO Full Site This Section Search Tips Birds eye view on Faro Discover Faro on the web Welcome to our website The Town of Faro is tucked away in a mountainous setting...
Enjoy the elegance as you relax in our clean comfortable Bed and Breakfast in Faro Yukon that features a wonderful valley and river view.
Faro Currently Observed at: Faro 5 July 2005 6:00 PM PDT Mostly Cloudy Temperature 19 °C Pressure/ Tendency 99.9 kPa ↓ Visibility 48 km Humidity 46 % Dewpoint 7 °C Wind WNW 9 km/h Yesterday...
listingscanada.ca /Yukon/Faro   (353 words)

  
 bed and breakfast Faro Yukon Canada B&B Yukon Faro Canada Bed and Breakfast Inn
Our B&B is located in the friendly full service community of Faro in Central Yukon, accessible off the Campbell Highway.
We rent canoes and bikes as Faro is the perfect place to start a canoe trip on the easy Pelly River or to bike on the many trails.
More Yukon Territory bed and breakfasts, country inns, small luxury hotels, accommodation and lodging
www.innsite.com /inns/B009598.html   (275 words)

  
 Retail Stores and Territorial Agents - Yukon Liquor Corporation - Government of Yukon
Dawson City, Faro, Haines Junction and Watson Lake - Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m.
Faro, Haines Junction, Mayo* and Watson Lake - Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m.
The Faro Store is located within the centre of the community.
www.ylc.yk.ca /stores.html   (398 words)

  
 Lab621 - Faro singles - Faro online dating
Are you looking to find or meet Faro singles with a personal interest in dating in the Faro, YT area?
Find your date on Lab621, the #1 online dating service for single Men and single Women from the Faro area.
Lab621.com is the next generation in online dating, providing frustrated and sophisticated Faro singles an easy-to-navigate path to that special love relationship through personality quizzes.
www.lab621.com /localscene/Yukon_Territory/Faro.html   (129 words)

  
 Faro (Yukon) - Indian and Northern Affairs Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Faro (Yukon) - Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Located in the Pelly River Valley in the Anvil Mountains.
Information on the availability of the wide range of data from Statistics Canada can be obtained from Statistics Canada’s regional Offices, its World Wide Web site at http://www.statcan.ca, and its toll-free access number 1-800-263-1136.
www.ainc-inac.gc.ca /nin/pro/ykn/faro_e.html   (130 words)

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