Population (December 2006): 398

Located 356 kilometres northeast of Whitehorse, the Town of Faro was established in 1969 to serve the Cyprus Anvil Mine, whoe lead-zinc property was 22 km north of the townsite. The population of Faro peaked at about 2,100 in 1982. After a series of shutdowns and changes in ownership, the mine closed permanently in 1998, but mine clean-up and reclamation still employs 30-40 Faro residents during the summer.

Tourism is now an important component of the economy. The community is accessed via the Campbell Highway from Watson Lake, or the North Klondike and Campbell Highways from Whitehorse.

Faro Community Profile
A detailed profile of the people, economy and lifestyle by the Yukon Government.

Crane & Sheep Viewing Festival
Held each May to celebrate the migration of sandhill cranes and lambing by the unique Fannin sheep.

Wildlife Viewing at Faro
Faro offers prime bird viewing, and the region boasts some of Yukon's highest numbers of moose, Fannin sheep and wolves.

FaroYukon.ca
History, a community profile, business directory, a very nice photo gallery and much more.

Blue House B&B
Offering a wonderful valley and river view, a sunny deck and a garden. Tous and cane rentals are also available.

The Valley B&B
Overlooking the Tintina Trench, with 5 bedrooms and full facilities.

Northstar B&B
Located downtown, with 5 bedrooms and full facilities.

Kingmik Expeditions
Veteran Rockies musher Doug Hannah and his huskies are ready to take you on a 5-day wilderness journey from the Lynx Paw Farm and Kennel near Faro.

Faro Real Estate
"Imagine owning a 3 bedroom house on a large, clear titled lot for the price of a pick-up truck."

Faro History
A short history by Wikipedia.

Climate Issues in Faro
This article briefly discusses some of the issues faced by a subarctic community.