| About Discovery Day |
| The Discovery Day is celebrated on 3rd Monday in August of every year in Yukon. It is a provincial holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador and in the Yukon. It commemorates the anniversary of the discovery of gold in Yukon. It replaces the Civic Holiday observed on the first Monday of August in other areas of Canada. Discovery Day is the main theme behind various events in the city at this time. This day, mining is still an important industry in Yukon and Discovery Day is celebrated across the territory. The Discovery Day is a statutory holiday in the Yukon. These events include family days, fun runs, golf tournaments, and festivals. Discovery Day in Yukon is not to be confused with Discovery Day in Newfoundland and Labrador on the Monday nearest June 24 each year. |
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