Yukon Gathering Place
A proposed Kwanlin Dün First Nation-led convention centre and hotel in Whitehorse, with a potential role in Yukon emergency preparedness.
Proposed investment
$75 million
Proposed combined capital investment.
Project purpose
Dual-use infrastructure
Major gatherings and potential support for emergency preparedness.
Project progress
Land secured
Yukon Government Letter of Intent for the validation phase.
The Opportunity
Yukon Gathering Place is proposed as dual-use infrastructure for major events and emergency preparedness. The facility could also serve as a dedicated Yukon emergency evacuation centre.
Federal Alignment
ARCTIC SOVEREIGNTY & EMERGENCY READINESS
Dual-use infrastructure that could serve as a DND muster point and a dedicated Yukon emergency evacuation centre, with potential secure meeting and discussion areas for DND.
YUKON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Investment in a major Yukon gathering and accommodation facility, with additional funding needed to realize the Yukon Gathering Place.
RECONCILIATION
A First Nation-owned civic asset developed on Settlement Land, supporting Yukon community needs and federal priorities.
The Project
Yukon Gathering Place is a proposed convention centre and hotel on Kwanlin Dün First Nation Settlement Land, beside the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre in downtown Whitehorse.
KDFN leads the project, with CNLP as development proponent. The proposed First Nation-owned facility would provide space for national and international events while supporting tourism, economic development and federal operations in the North.
Current project status
KDFN land is secured.
A Government of Yukon Letter of Intent is in place for the validation phase.
Operator and partner discussions are underway.
Partnership / Our Ask
Our ask
1
CanNor
Confirm federal funding commitments and timelines to advance project validation.
2
DND / Defence Construction Canada
Identify future training, meeting and accommodation needs to inform facility design.
3
Federal departments
Consider Yukon Gathering Place for future Northern events and gatherings.
Speak with Mike Evans, CEO, about funding, facility requirements or future events.
EXPERIENCE AND CAPACITY
Our Experience
CNLP’s existing operations and development experience provide a practical foundation for its proposed projects in energy, housing and infrastructure.
As Canada invests in building the North, CNLP wants to be at the table early-helping shape opportunities, align interests and turn shared priorities into projects.
ENERGY
Eagle Hill Energy LP
Operating wind generation
CNLP already operates wind generation through Eagle Hill Energy LP.
LAND DEVELOPMENT
Copper Ridge West
Residential development experience
CNLP brings experience delivering Copper Ridge West.
CONSTRUCTION
Canyon City Construction
Construction capabilities
Canyon City Construction’s capabilities support CNLP as it seeks the lead developer role at Chasàn Tatäy.
Chu Níikwän Limited Partnership | CNDC Group of Companies
Kwanlin Dün First Nation’s business partner for housing, energy and infrastructure development in the Yukon.
