Backgrounder - Government of Canada supports Tombstone Park Interpretive Centre

The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) will provide $545,200 to the Yukon Government to help design and construct the final phase of the new Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre. This phase of construction includes: interpretive signage, landscape, and the construction of a boardwalk and trail, as well as a parking lot and access road.

CanNor is investing $545,200 over two years:  $102,500 in 2009/2010 and $442,700 in 2010/2011.  The remaining funding of $82,000 is being provided by the Government of Yukon through an in kind contribution primarily through expert services from the Department of Highways and Public Works.

The project represents the completion stage for design and construction of the Tombstone Interpretive Centre.  There are three elements that will be designed and constructed:

1. Landscape / Site Restoration, Boardwalk, and Trail ($257,501)
2. Interpretive Signs ($127,500)
3. Parking Lot ($242,199)

The Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre building was completed in 2009.  It  was financed through a partnership between the Yukon Government, Holland-America Tours and the Tr'ondek Hwech'in First Nation.  The 4,000 ft² structure features displays, interpretive walks and talks, and general information on the park and its back country routes and hikes.

Tombstone Territorial Park was established in 2004, as a result of the Tr'ondek Hwech'in First Nation's land claim settlement agreement.  The 2,200 square kilometre park provides visitors with an opportunity to view stunning arctic tundra landscapes and wildlife as well as access to some of the best hiking areas in the Yukon.

CanNor Programs

Investment in this project is made possible through the Community Adjustment Fund (CAF), as part of Canada's Economic Action Plan.  The fund will provide $32.8 million to all three territories from 2009 through 2011. 

CAF is one of several of economic development programs within CanNor which is responsible for coordinating and delivering Canada's economic development activities in the territories, and for related policy development, research and advocacy.