Carmacks is a picturesque community located at the confluence of the Nordenskiold and Yukon Rivers. Located approximately 2 hours north of Whitehorse by highway, it is know as the "Hub of the Yukon", as once you have arrived here, you can easily travel by road to almost any destination in the Yukon.

I encourage you to stop and spend an enjoyable day strolling down our scenic boardwalk, which follows the path of the Yukon River. There are signs along the path which tell some of the local history of Carmacks. Once completed, please stop in at either the Visitor Information Center located at the east end of the boardwalk (in the summer months), or the Village of Carmacks Municipal Office to obtain your certificate of achievement for completing the journey. I also suggest a visit to the Tage Cho Judan Interpretive Center which allows you a tiny glimpse into the local cultural history.

For the more adventurous type, Carmacks offers a variety of trails that most rock hounds would enjoy as well as a vast area for exploring either by foot, bike, boat (this includes fishing), ATV or in the winter months, by snow machine.

Whether you are travelling by land or water, Carmacks is a community which offers you full service amenities as well as local shopping.

Either one of our Information Centers or our friendly municipal staff would be more than willing to assist you with any further information that would make your visit more enjoyable.

Mayor Elaine Wyatt

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Area Overview

Existing as a rest stop even before the Klondike Gold Rush, Carmacks became incorporated as a village on November 1, 1984. The community has been very stable, with a population hovering around 450. Our attractions include great fishing, several agate trails leading to gemstones and geodes, a 1.5 kilometer boardwalk, and a number of historic artifacts. We’re busy upgrading our soon-to-be nine hole golf course.

Location

Carmacks is 175 km from the City of Whitehorse at the junction of the North Klondike and Robert Campbell Highways, where the Nordenskiold River joins the Yukon River.  

Economic Base

The economic base of the community is government and the service industry.

Economic Facts

The village’s Official Community Plan encourages small businesses to develop a full range of service, amenities and employment opportunities.

Financial Institutions

A branch of the Toronto Dominion Bank is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 am to 2:00pm.

Government Services

Municipal – Office Hours 8:30 to 5:00 Monday to Friday

Village of Carmacks , Box 113, Carmacks YT Y0B 1C0

Ph: (867)863-6271 Fax: (867)863-6606 E-mail: carmacks@northwestel.net

Government of Yukon – Territorial Agent (867)863-6411

Office Hours Monday to Friday 8:30 to 12:00 noon except Tuesday 1:00 to 5:00pm

Government of Yukon – Lands, Forestry (867)863-5271

Office Hours Monday to Friday 8:30 to 5:00

Royal Canadian Mounted Police – Non-Emergency (867)863-2677

Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation – (867)863-5576

Canada Post - The post office is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 to 3:00

Justice of the Peace - Lorraine Kontogonis - please contact the Village of Carmacks 863-6271

Utilities

Electrical Power

Yukon Electric
100-1100 First Avenue
Whitehorse YT Y1A 3T4

Tel: (867)633-7000

Telephone and High-Speed Internet

Northwestel Inc.
PO Box 2710
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 4Z8

Tel: Residential 1-800-661-0493 Business 1-888-423-2333

Water Supply

The water supply is from private wells, but the Village is pursuing, with Government of Yukon, funding for a community system to provide and distribute potable water. There is some water delivery.

Waste Management

Wastewater is processed and non-toxic effluent discharged to the Yukon River. A new wastewater treatment plant has been tendered with construction startup hoped for by late 2006.

The village does not provide garbage pickup, although both the first nation and Yukon Housing collect from their residents. Recycling is encouraged and the depot is open one afternoon per week for return of deposit items.

The municipality operates a landfill site at the south entrance to town, compacting and covering household solid wastes. The landfill is open from 8:00am to 7:00pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

Taxation

2010 Tax Rates:

Municipal Tax Rate – All Classes - $1.35 per $100 assessable value (reduced to $1.10 by a Community Investment Grant for residences and licenced businesses).

Education – There are no school taxes in Yukon.

Transportation

Air Service

An airport and helicopter base within village boundaries provide fire-fighting capability and landing for private aircraft.

The Whitehorse Regional Airport is 175 km south. Yukon’s own Air North provides scheduled flights to Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver as well as to Dawson City and Old Crow. Air Canada’s regional service has flights to Vancouver. Several smaller carriers offer destinations within Yukon.

Rail Service

Discussions are continuing to develop a railroad through the Yukon for resource exploration and eventual construction of an oil pipeline to Alaska. Depending on the route, Carmacks may benefit.

Highways

The North Klondike Highway connects Carmacks with Dawson City, Pelly Crossing, Stewart Crossing, Mayo and the Silver Trail to the north, and Whitehorse to the south. The Robert Campbell Highway intersects with the North Klondike in Carmacks, and leads to Faro, Ross River, the Northwest Territories and Watson Lake.

Trucking Firms - Carmacks is serviced from Whitehorse.

Recreation

The Carmacks Recreation Centre is at the east end of River Drive between the nursing station and visitor centre, and is a community focal point for youth. There is a youth drop-in daily with computer access, video games, table games and other activities, often funded by Yukon grant programs. The gymnasium is host to adult floor hockey and other sports, and there is an attached curling rink and a covered outdoor skating rink. The newest addition to the Rec Centre is a full set of fitness equipment, including weights and treadmills. The Sweetheart Bonspiel is held around Valentine’s Day and Winterlude is in early March.

Summer sees the opening of the swimming pool, usually from the Victoria Day weekend in May to the last week of August. A training site for the Carmacks Kings swim club, the pool also offers family and adult lessons and public swims.

Our natural outdoors offers snowmobiling and all terrain vehicle adventures, fishing and some spectacular hiking. In summer, Coal Mine Lake is a short hike from town and well worth the effort. The ridge walk trail hosts an inter-school competition each spring, and Carmacks is a huge contributor, per capita, to the Terry Fox Run each year.

Community Organizations

Carmacks Family Entertainment Society – hosts fundraising events like bingos, sidewalk sales and community suppers.

Carmacks Recreation Board – provides funding for events and travel to sport activities through funding from Lotteries Yukon

Carmacks Curling Association – runs the curling club and hosts the Sweetheart Bonspiel every February

Carmacks Library – books, books, books….and internet access!

Religious Services

Carmacks Christian Fellowship
Many other religious services are offered in Whitehorse.

Restaurants 

Gold Panner Restaurant – Just off the highway, across the parking lot from the Gold Dust Lounge, the Gold Panner offers home-cooked meals and there’s usually an off-menu special or two. Try the steak!

Coal Mine Campground - For a great hamburger and milkshake in the open air, drop in at the junction of the Robert Campbell and North Klondike highways at the north end of town (across the bridge).

Education

Tantalus School provides education from Kindergarten to Grade 12. A new school is being constructed by Yukon Government and will be opening for the school term in September 2007.

Yukon College provides upgrading, GED, computer training and various occupation-related courses, as well as nightly internet access.

Daycare/Nursery

Day Care is hosted by Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation and is available Monday to Friday upstairs in the recreation centre.

Post Secondary Education

Carmacks students and adults can enroll in post secondary education through Yukon College – the main campus is in Whitehorse.

Health Care

The Carmacks Health Centre is a government funded nursing station, providing medical services by physicians by appointment.

Emergency Services

Fire Protection

The Carmacks Volunteer Fire Department has 12 personnel, with two tanker trucks and radio communication. The fire hall houses the two trucks and other emergency services equipment.

Police Services

Police services are provided by the RCMP, with a corporal and two constables. The non-emergency phone number is 863-2677.

Ambulance Services

Ambulance service is provided by volunteers. The ambulance is housed at the Fire Hall. Telephone 863-4444.

Search and Rescue

Carmacks Search and Rescue, another volunteer group, have a Suburban with Jaws of Life, and a boat for river rescue efforts.

Key Business Development Contacts

Municipal
Village of Carmacks
Box 113, Carmacks, YT Y0B 1C0

Tel: (867)863-6271 Fax: (867)863-6606

Mayor: Elaine Wyatt    E-mail: vocmayor@northwestel.net 

Chief Administrative Officer: Rose Price   E-mail: voccao@northwestel.net 

Development Officer: Rose Price   E-mail: voccao@northwestel.net

Member of Parliament

Larry Bagnell

Member of Parliament, Yukon

House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Whitehorse - Phone: (867)668-6565 Fax: (867)668-6570

Ottawa – Phone (613)995-9368   Toll Free (Yukon) 1-866-293-6565

Website: here

E-mail: bagnell.l@parl.gc.ca

Member of the Legislative Assembly

Eric Fairclough
Member of the Legislative Assembly, Mayo-Tatchun
Box 2703, Whitehorse YT  Y1A 2C6

Tel: (867) 863-6608   Toll Free: 1-800-661-0408
Fax: (867)393-6499