Faro, Yukon

Faro is a town in central Yukon, Canada, the home of the now abandoned Faro Mine. It was the largest open-pit lead–zinc mine in the world as well as a significant producer of silver and other natural resources. The mine was originally established by Cyprus Anvil Mining Corporation in 1969 and subsequently switched hands to Curragh Resources but due to low metal prices they went bankrupt. Anvil Range Mining then took over the mine from 1995-1997 and then in 1998 Faro Mine was abandoned. The site is now in active remediation with the project being led by the Ralph M. Parsons Construction Company of the United States with General Enterprises Ltd. of Whitehorse being the main subcontractor. As of 2021, the population is 440, down from its peak population of 1,652 in 1981. Faro was named after the card game of the same name.

As these industries have declined over the past decade, Faro is attempting to attract ecotourism to the region to view such animals as Dall and Stone sheep. Several viewing platforms have been constructed in and around the town.

One unusual feature of Faro is that it has a golf course running through the main part of town.