The Yukon's historic sites are a tangible record of the people and events that have shaped our way of life and our environment. They may be associated with remarkable people or historical events, or have cultural, social or scientific significance to the Yukon.
What having Historic Site designation means
Historic Site Designation protects and commemorates the architectural, scientific, historical, social or cultural values of a site.
Specifically, this designation means:
- the site is listed on the Yukon Register of Historic Places website and the Canadian Register of Historic Places;
- the site is eligible for up to $20,000 of support through the Historic Properties Assistance Program; and
- any work done on the property must follow the Standard and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada.
Sites outside of municipalities are eligible for the Heritage Property Tax Exemption.
Types of designation
In the Yukon, there are 4 types of designation based on the level and nature of significance:
- National
- Territorial
- Municipal
- World
It's possible for a site to hold a national, territorial and municipal designation at the same time.
Whitehorse and Dawson City are the only communities in the Yukon that have adopted heritage bylaws. This means they're the only ones able to designate municipal sites under the Historic Resources Act.
Nominate a historic site for territorial designation
- Contact us to discuss your nomination plans before you submit an application. Email [email protected] or phone 867-667-8258. Toll free in the Yukon: 1-800-661-0408, extension 8258.
- Download and read the guidelines.
- Complete the nomination form. Describe the site's physical, historical, cultural and scientific significance.
See the Yukon Register of Historic Places website to find places that are already designated.