Department of Tourism and Culture

Scientists and Explorers Licence

Under the provisions of the Scientists and Explorers Act ( 87KB) all persons entering the Yukon for the purposes of research must obtain a Scientists and Explorers Licence. Please refer to the Guidebook on Scientific Research in the Yukon ( 979KB) for information on the application process and licence requirements.

The Arctic Institute of North America has archived the listing of all permitted research projects in the Yukon in their Arctic Science and Technology Information System (ASTIS)  database. Click on "Search" button, select "G0811 - Yukon" in Geographic Code.

Scientists and Explorers Licence Application ( 87KB)

For additional information contact:

Jeff Hunston, Manager, Heritage Resources Unit
Cultural Services Branch
Department of Tourism & Culture
Government of Yukon
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
Phone: (867) 667-5363
Toll-free: 1-800-661-0408
Fax: (867) 393-6456
jeff.hunston@gov.yk.ca