The residents of the McIntyre subdivision will have front row seats during the Whitehorse leg of the Olympic Torch Relay, to be held on Nov. 3.

The city announced today the route the fabled flame will take as it passes through the Yukon's capital, one of three stops it will make in the territory.

The relay will begin at the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre, just south of the airport on the Alaska Highway.

From there, the torch bearers will carry the flame north on the highway, up Hamilton Boulevard and through McIntyre.

Torch bearers will wind their way through the McIntyre village, home to many members of the Kwanlin Dun First Nation.

"We are honoured to take part in this special event so our citizens can see and understand the importance of physical education and sports competitions for all people,” said Kwanlin Dun councillor Jesse Dawson.

"This great opportunity opens doors to explore new experiences or visions and dreams; we are excited and happy about having this event come through our traditional territory.”

From McIntyre, the torch will backtrack on Hamilton and continue down Two Mile Hill and through the downtown area before arriving at Shipyards Park at 6 p.m.

There will be some traffic and transit disruptions or reroutes because of the relay. They will be announced next week.

"This will be a great opportunity for residents of our city to show their Olympic spirit by cheering on our relay runners as they make their way through the streets of Whitehorse,” said Whitehorse Mayor Bev Buckway.

The torch bearers for the Whitehorse leg haven't been announced yet, but a list of names is expected next week.

A party at Shipyards Park starting at 5 p.m. will welcome the torch.

The Fireweed Market, the Yukon's Girl Guides and the Frostbite Music Society will all have concessions set up at the park, serving hot food and beverages.

Local musicians will be set up on the Shipyards Park stage and will play into the evening.

"This is the Yukon's opportunity to engage, to inspire, to share in the legacy of the torch relay as we come together in the spirit of community pride and friendship,” said Tourism and Culture Minister Elaine Taylor.

The Department of Economic Development has contributed $135,000 to the Olympics, towards a weekend fair featuring investment opportunities in the Yukon.

The Tourism department has also contributed, but that amount was not available before press time this afternoon.

The torch will also go to Old Crow and Dawson City in the days following the Whitehorse leg of the relay, before heading east through the Northwest Territories.