yukon’s heritage

Heritage places

Da Kų Cultural Centre celebrates the vibrant language, culture and traditions of Champagne and Aishihik First Nations people. The centre offers guided tours, campfire talks, traditional artwork. Shown is the Visitors Centre.
the Old Log Church and Rectory are among the oldest buildings in Whitehorse

Historical buildings

Sam McGee's Cabin is a one room log cabin with a frame gabled roof and corrugated metal roof sheathing.
Captain Coglin House is a 1-1/2 storey log house with a gable roof sheathed with corrugated metal roofing. The front has a porch with a hip roof and the east facade has a frame shed dormer.
Captain Martin House house was originally located at 208 Wood Street. It is believed to have been built around 1915, although it may date from as early as 1900.
The Widdershin House is a 1-1/2 storey log structure with a hip roof. The east wall is stucco sided and the interior is fully drywalled. Asphalt shingles cover the roof.
Langholtz house is a log building with a gable standing seam metal roof. Several additions including a log addition to north façade with a shed roof and a porch addition to west façade were constructed.
The Smith House is a wood frame structure has gable roofs constructed over a period of time. Galvanized steel roof decking and ship lap siding are also part of the building.

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Yukon Historical & Museums Association

Established in 1977, the Yukon Historical & Museums Association is a registered charity that works to inspire and share a passion for Yukon heritage. We build a learning environment for history and culture and the development of skills and best practices. We share knowledge with the Yukon heritage community and support each other in protection and preservation projects. Most of our activities are collaborations and partnerships. Many of our events and programs honour those in the heritage sector that are dedicated to our vision.

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