Natural Resources of Whitehorse, Yukon

Resource Wealth Around Whitehorse

• Minerals: Copper, gold, silver, lead, zinc (Whitehorse Copper Belt).
• Timber: Spruce, pine, fir forests; logging & sawmilling.
• Water: Yukon River—transport, fishing, hydro potential.
• Hydropower: Several dams supply renewable electricity.
• Wildlife & Biodiversity: Moose, caribou, bears, wolves, birds—tourism & hunting.
• Scenic Landscapes: Mountains, valleys, lakes—drive tourism.

Resource development balances economic benefit with Indigenous rights and environmental stewardship.