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WHITEHORSE — The federal government says it has committed more than $56 million toward the construction of a new convention centre in the Yukon capital of Whitehorse.
The announcement secures the funding needed for the Yukon Gathering Place project, estimated to cost about $75 million in total.
Yukon’s government will contribute the rest of the project’s costs, which is set to be built on the Whitehorse waterfront next to the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre.
The federal government says the convention centre, which will span 9,500 square metres and have a capacity of up to 1,000 people, will be owned by the Kwanlin Dün First Nation once completed.
Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai says in a statement that the new convention centre will drive the local economy and job growth, “creating lasting opportunities and shaping a strong future for all Yukoners.”
John Streicker, the territory’s tourism minister, says the new facility gives Whitehorse an expanded capacity to “host major events, highlight Yukon cultures, and attract visitors from around the world.”
The announcement did not include a specific time for completion of the project.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 23, 2025.
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