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  • Santa Arrives via Helicopter, 1960.

1960 Hougen's history

Santa’s Visit to Whitehorse

Santa's first visit to Whitehorse has always been to Hougen's. In 1960, he arrived by Klondike Helicopter and landed at 2nd & Main. A parade, led by four high stepping majorettes marched down Main Street to Hougen's. Over 1500 children visited him in Hougen's Toyland.