CARCROSS MARINA DESIGN & FEASIBILITY
Yukon government hired 3Pikas to explore the possible infrastructure and development potential of building a marina on Natasaheeni River in Carcross.
The feasibility study was guided by Technical Working Group made up of Yukon government, Carcross Tagish First Nation, and representatives from Development Corporation. The proposed marina concept was design for the soft adventurer and adventure tourism market including kayakers, boaters, mountain bikers, and kite surfers. The marina was also designed to cater to community events (markets or fairs) as well as daily local and visitor boat traffic. The preferred designed option focused development near the downtown core and included a wharf, which expanded the useable area around SS Tutshi while providing boat moorage opportunities. A direct physical visual linkage to the Carcross Commons was achieved with a boardwalk that extends from the Commons, through the SS Tutshi and beyond the riparian area to the low water mark.
Acknowledgment: In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the Traditional Territory of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council and Kwanlin Dün First Nation and all people who make the City of Whitehorse their homes and whose relationships with the land continue to this day.