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Faro, Yukon

Faro is a small town in central Yukon, Canada,formerly a center of silver[?] mining and other natural resource ventures.

Though these industries have declined over the past decade, Faro is attempting to attract 'eco-tourists' to the region to view such animals as Dall Sheep. Several viewing platforms have been constructed in and around the town.

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