Faro is a small town nestled in the Pelly mountains in south central Yukon, approximately 365 km northeast of Whitehorse on the Campbell Highway. Faro is well known in the extractive industry as it is was formerly home to one of the largest open pit lead–zinc mines in the world and numerous silver and other natural resource ventures. In June 2007, the town's population had decreased significantly from 2100 in 1982 to only 400. Although the mining industry has decreased over the years, Faro is improving its economy through marketing its pristine wilderness and unique wildlife sightings.
