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Old Fire Hall Pilot Project - An Independent Evaluation - Whitehorse 2007 [131.526 KB  ]
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| An independent assessment and evaluation of the pilot project at the Old Fire Hall in the summer of 2007. | |
| Pathways to Prosperity [427.819 KB ]
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| This document presents the Government of Yukon’s vision of our economy in 2025. | |
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Whitehorse Waterfront Development - November 2006 [11415.701 KB ]
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| Summary and consensus report from public consultation sessions. Report produced in November 2006. | |
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Arts and Village Development Plan [3427.179 KB ]
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| Report prepared for Artspace North in partnership with the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce, December 2005. |
Archaeology
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Archaeology in the Yukon [1581.167 KB ]
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Handbook for the Identification of Heritage Sites and Features [3509.111 KB ]
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| Prepared by : Ruth Gotthardt; Heritage Resources Unit, Cultural Services Branch Department of Tourism and Culture, Government of Yukon And Chris Thomas Thomas Heritage Consulting Whitehorse, Yukon March, 2005; Funding for the production of this handbook was provided by the Government of Yukon Development Assessment Process Branch. | |
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Historic Resources Best Management Practices (PDF 1MB) |
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A Look Back in Time - The Archaeology of Fort Selkirk |
| Selkirk First Nation, Written by : Greg Hare & Ruth Gotthardt, Yukon Heritage Branch, Department of Tourism, Reprinted with funding from the Historic Places Initiative Programme of the Government of Yukon | |
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Archaeology at Forty Mile / Ch'ëdä Dëk [2576.506 KB ]
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| Joint Publication of the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in and Yukon Heritage Resources Copies can be obtained from the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Heritage Office, Box 599, Dawson City, Yukon Y0B 1G0. Phone: 867-993-5385 or email: admin@gov.trondek.com (Available only as PDF) | |
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Désdélé Méné The Archaeology of Annie Lake: Carcross/Tagish First Nation |
| Written by : Greg Hare, Yukon Heritage Branch, Department of Tourism and Sheila Greer, Consulting Anthropologist; Edited by : Ruth Gotthardt, Yukon Heritage Branch; Reprinted with funding from the Historic Places Initiative Programme of the Government of Yukon | |
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From Trail to Tramway - The Archaeology of Canyon City |
| Kwanlin Dun First Nation, Written by : T.J. Hammer, Simon Fraser University and Greg Hare, Yukon Heritage Branch, Department of Tourism, Edited by : Ruth Gotthardt, Yukon Heritage Branch, Published with the assistance of the Yukon Energy Corporation | |
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Lu Zil Män Fish Lake Uncovering the Past |
| Kwanlin Dun First Nation, Written by : Ruth Gotthardt and Greg Hare, Yukon Heritage Branch, Department of Tourism, Edited by : Patti-Ann Finlay, Kwanlin Dun First Nation, Published with the assistance of the Yukon Energy Corporation | |
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Lutthi Män & Tachän Män Hudé Hudän: Frenchman and Tatchun Lakes: Long Ago People |
| Little Salmon and Carmacks First Nations, Written by : Dawn Charlie, Little Salmon & Carmacks First Nation and D.W. Clark, Canadian Museum of Civilization, Edited by : Ruth Gotthardt, Yukon Heritage Branch, Department of Tourism. (Out of Print; online only) | |
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Qikiqtaruk - Inuvialuit Archaeology on Herschel Island |
| Written by : T. Max Friesen, University of Toronto | |
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Ta'an Kwäch'än - People of the Lake |
| Ta'an Kwäch'än Council, Written by : Ruth Gotthardt, Yukon Heritage Branch, Department of Tourism, Edited by : Ruth Massie and Doreen Grady, Mundessa Development Corporation; Greg Hare, Yukon Heritage Branch, Published with the assistance of the Yukon Energy Corporation | |
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Tatl'á Män |
| Selkirk First Nation, Written by : Ruth Gotthardt, Yukon Heritage Branch, Department of Tourism. (Out of Print; online only) | |
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Tr'ochëk - The Archaeology and History of a Hän Fish Camp |
| Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in, Text prepared by : H. Dobrowolsky and T.J. Hammer, Edited by : Ruth Gotthardt, Joint publication of the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in, Parks Canada and Yukon Heritage Branch, Copies can be obtained from the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Heritage Office, Box 599, Dawson City, Yukon Y0B 1G0. Phone: 867-993-5385 or email: admin@gov.trondek.com |
Arts
Palaeontology
Historic Sites
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A Guide to Who Lies Beneath Whitehorse Cemeteries [1163.478 KB ]
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| Many who contributed to the development of the Yukon now lie peacefully in the Pioneer Cemetery, including log skyscraper builder Martin Berrigan and Fort Selkirk teacher Kathleen (Martin) Cowaret. | |
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A Walking Tour of Dawson City Cemeteries [6170.966 KB ]
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| Dawson City’s vibrant gold rush past still echoes in the cemeteries where lie such legendary figures as Father William Judge, Big Alex McDonald, and Percy DeWolfe. | |
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Burwash Landing Walking Tour [276.179 KB ]
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| Located on Kluane Lake where the Southern Tutchone traditionally harvested the land, Burwash Landing was founded in 1904 by the Jacquot brothers who built a trading post and an outfitter’s lodge. | |
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Carcross Historic Buildings Walking Tour [932.414 KB ]
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| Originally named Caribou Crossing for the Woodland Caribou that seasonally crossed the Nares River, this spot became a supply centre for goods arriving on the train and was renamed Carcross in 1904. | |
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Carmacks Walking Tour [3703.261 KB ]
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| Located in the Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation traditional territory, Carmacks was named after George Carmack who built a trading post here. During the gold rush, the North-West Mounted Police established Tantalus Post. | |
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Faro Trails [2593.674 KB ]
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| Faro trails lead to a variety of wildlife in the surrounding lakes and mountains. See unique Fannin’s Sheep on the 3-km Mt. Mye Trail or hike the 67-km Dena Cho Trail from Faro to Ross River. | |
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Haines Junction Walking Tour [501.188 KB ]
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| Haines Junction’s first buildings were part of a construction camp. It is now the administrative centre for Kluane National Park and Reserve of Canada and Champagne and Aishihik First Nation. | |
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Keno City Historic Buildings Walking Tour [437.385 KB ]
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| In 1919, John August Kinman’s yard was the staging ground for teamsters bringing ore out of the Keno Hill mines. A boomtown grew up here, and by 1920, Keno City had cabins, a stable and hotel. | |
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Mayo Historic Buildings Walking Tour [1151.768 KB ]
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| Established on the Stewart River in 1903 as a riverboat landing near the local mines, Mayo was named after Alfred Henry Mayo, a riverboat captain, prospector and partner in a trading post. | |
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Old Territorial Administration Building [689.834 KB ]
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| Built by architect Thomas William Fuller in 1901, after the Yukon was designated a Canadian territory, the neoclassic Administration Building was considered the North’s most imposing building. | |
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Ridge Road Heritage Trail [410.137 KB ]
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| This publication was produced in partnership with Klondyke Centennial Society Yukon Tourism and Culture On Yukon Time | |
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South Canol [560.207 KB ]
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| The South Canol Road connects the Alaska Highway to the Robert Campbell Highway near Ross River and provides access to the wilderness of south central Yukon and the Pelly Mountain ecoregion. | |
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South Dawson City Walking Tour [282.755 KB ]
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| Dawson City has a significant number of buildings dating back to the Klondike Gold Rush. This walking tour focuses on buildings in South Dawson, including the Black Residence and Telegraph Office. | |
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Teslin Historic Buildings Walking Tour [614.379 KB ]
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| The Tlingit and interior Athapaskan people travelled through this area for thousands of years. Originally a fish camp and gathering spot, Teslin grew after the Alaska Highway was built in 1942. | |
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The Silver Trail [948.985 KB ]
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| Paralleling the Stewart River to Mayo and then up to Keno Hill where silver was discovered in 1903, the Silver Trail is rich in silver, gold and hard rock mining history. | |
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Viewing Alpine Wildlife on Keno Hill [1181.357 KB ]
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| This publication was produced in partnership with Keno City Community Club Yukon Tourism and Culture On Yukon Time | |
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Viewing Yukon Railway Heritage [9427.718 KB ]
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| All Yukon railways were narrow gauge. Many engines are protected in museums, including a very rare Baldwin Vauclain Compound at the Dawson City Museum. | |
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Viewing Yukon's Natural History Attractions [2503.192 KB ]
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| This guide showcases tourist facilities with natural history interpretation such as the Swan Haven Interpretive Centre at M’Clintock Bay and the Kluane Museum of Natural History in Burwash Landing. | |
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Watson Lake Walking Tour [695.552 KB ]
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| The southern gateway to the Yukon at the B.C. border on the Alaska Highway, Watson Lake has buildings that date back to the construction of the Alaska Highway in 1942, including a unique military hangar. |