News And Events
Carmacks Development Corp and Northern Vision Development partner to acquire Carmacks Hotel Ltd. businesses
Carmacks Hotel Ltd. owns and operates several facilities in the Village of Carmacks including: a 30-room hotel and cabins; 15 serviced RV park; a grocery store; fuel services; and a restaurant and lounge and cabins along the Yukon River, among additional retail outlets and services.
Dawson’s Downtown Hotel Joins the Coast Family
The Downtown Hotel in Dawson City, Yukon joins the Coast Hotels brand April 04, 2022.
Yukon Borders Open to BC, NWT & Nunavut Residents: July 1, 2020
Starting July 1st, the Yukon will be able to welcome visitors to the Land of the Midnight Sun!
Your cure for Cabin Fever is just a two-hour flight away.
NVD named “Business of the Year” at the 2019 Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce Business Awards
NVD named “Business of the Year” at the 2019 Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. This is the third time NVD has been honoured with the award. Click here for more information on the 2019 Awards.
CBC North Coverage of the Midnight Sun Hotel Acquisition in Dawson City
Click here to read the CBC North interview with NVD CEO Rich Thompson on the Midnight Sun acquisition in Dawson City and the positive impact it will have on the community.
Midnight Sun Rises Again in Dawson City
NVD and the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Trust have added the Midnight Sun Hotel to their portfolio in Dawson City. Read the press release here to learn more about this exciting new investment in the Dawson City community.
NVD is a proud major sponsor of the Yukon First Nations Wildfire 3rd Annual “Beat the Heat” bootcamp
Yukon First Nations Wildfire, now in its third year, has been a huge success story. The crew, now with 100 members, employs youth from all 14 Yukon First Nations, creating well paying jobs in the local communities.
NVD wins the 2018 Frontier College “Fitzpatrick Award” for their dedication to staff literacy programs
The Fitzpatrick Award is a prestigious honour and highest recognition Frontier College bestows to an organization. Each year, an organization or company that has shown strong support of literacy receives it. The support of NVD’s Hotels Division to Frontier College has enabled the significant improvement of the skills and livelihoods of their immigrant employees through […]
Tahltan Strong Benefit Concert Raises over $86K for Telegraph Creek Fire Relief
NVD, with the generous support of investor W.Brett Wilson of Dragon’s Den fame and Canadian Country Star Brett Kissel helped raise $19K for the Tahltan Strong fundraising efforts. Thanks W. Brett Wilson for the great keynote at the First Nations fundraising luncheon and thanks Brett Kissel for playing at the concert! Read more about the […]
NVD Starts Construction On River’s Reach II
NVD has started work on its exciting new condo project on the Yukon River Waterfront. Click here to learn more.
The Klondike Follies is Returning to the Coast High Country Inn for a Summer 2018 Season
NVD and Grant Simpson Vaudeville Productions are delighted to announce the Klondike Follies will be returning to the Coast High Country Inn for a Summer 2018 Season. Click here to learn more. To purchase tickets to the Klondike Follies Show click here.
NVD partners on new Whitehorse Innovation Hub with Federal and Territorial Governments
NVD is pleased to be a major partner in the creation of the Innovation Hub in Whitehorse. Supported by the Federal and Territorial governments, this Hub promises to provide major support for entrepreneurs and innovators in a way that is sure to help with the diversity of the Yukon economy in the years to come. […]
NVD CEO Rich Thompson to co-chair Yukon Tourism Development Strategy Steering Committee
Yukoners are encouraged to share their thoughts, ideas and suggestions on how to sustainably grow tourism in the territory through a new public engagement process launched today by Minister of Tourism and Culture Jeanie Dendys and NVD CEO Rich Thopmson. Click here to learn more.
NVD Appoints Lori Simcox to the Board of Directors
Learn more about NVD’s newest board member, Lori Simcox here.
Downtown Hotel wins”Guest Services Representative of the Year” award at the 2017 Red Lion Hotel Conference
The Downtown Hotel’s Abbey Gail Hylton was recognized with the “Guest Services Representative of the Year” award at the 2017 Red Lion Hotel Conference in Las Vegas December 6th for her excellent customer service at the Front Desk. Congratulations Abbey and the Downtown Hotel team for the amazing dedication to our guests!
Celebrity Chef Vikram Vij to Headline NVD’s Epicurious: Hops & Spice
Epicurious returns Nov 25th, 2017 with Celebrity Chef Vikram Vij as part of a the Yukon Hospital Foundation’s Festival of Trees fundraiser. Click here for more information.
Financial Post Coverage of the Yukon Mining Investment Tour
Read the Financial Post recap of the July 2017 Yukon Mining Investment Tour and learn about the exciting projects underway. Click here for the full article.
Man sought in theft of world famous “Sourtoe Cocktail” from the Downtown Hotel
Man sought in theft of famous Sourtoe Cocktail from the Downtown Hotel in Dawson City, Yukon. Click here to read the National Post coverage.
NVD Launches Unique Yukon 2017 Time Vault Project
Celebrating Canada’s 150th Anniversary, NVD Launches Unique Yukon 2017 Time Vault Project. Click here for more details on this exciting project.
Coast High Country Inn wins 2017 Marketing Innovation Award at the Yukon Tourism Awards of Excellence
The Coast High Country Inn won the 2017 Marketing Innovation Award at the Yukon Tourism Awards of Excellence for their “World’s Most Famous 3 Star Hotel” campaign during the Will and Kate Royal Visit to Whitehorse in September 2016. Click here to learn more.
NVD – The Official Hotels for 2017 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race
NVD is proud to be the Official Hotels for the 2017 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race in Whitehorse and Dawson City. Click here to learn more.
Coast High Country Inn…Where the Royals stay
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge stayed at the Coast High Country Inn on their Royal Visit to Whitehorse. Click here to read more.
NVD Announces Plans for Edgewater Hotel Renovations
The historic Edgewater Hotel will be closed until April 2017 for an exciting renovation, creating the nicest rooms in Whitehorse. Click here to learn more from NVD CEO Rich Thompson.
NVD Chair Piers Macdonald named Chancellor of Yukon College
NVD Chair Piers Macdonald was named the new Chancellor of Yukon College. Click here to read more.
NVD Chef Dave Verney Chosen to Help Rewrite Red Seal Test for Canadian Chefs
NVD Chef Dave Verney was chosen to be one of ten chefs from across Canada to help rewrite the exam for the Red Seal program, the highest level of accreditation for Canadian chefs. Click here to read the full article.
Northern Vision Development LP wins “Innovative Staffing Solutions” award at the Yukon Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Yukon Employers Awards
The Yukon Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2016 Yukon Employers Awards and NVD was honored with the “Innovative Staffing Solutions” Award for its on-the-job literacy and language training program offered to their foreign worker staff. Click here to read the Globe and Mail story about the program from 2013
New Yukon Tourism Commercials Launched During Yukon Days at Winterlude in Ottawa
The four new Yukon tourism summer commercials were officially launched during Yukon Days at Winterlude in Ottawa on Feb 01, 2016. Click here to view and learn more.
Northern Vision Development LP named “Best Large Business” at the 2015 Frozen Globe Awards
Northern Vision Development LP was named the “Best Large Business” at the 2015 Frozen Globe Awards…a pan territorial awards show celebrating the best in Northern business. Click here to see the complete list of winners.
“Mile High Sourtoe Cocktail” raises $32,000 for Nepal Earthquake Relief
Read about the Yukon Chamber of Commerce’s “Mile High Sourtoe Cocktail” fundraiser here.
Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce Business Connect Conference was at the Coast High Country Inn March 25 -26, 2015
Read the Whitehorse Star coverage of the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce Business Connect Conference was at the Coast High Country Inn here.
NVD Particpates in Yukon Tourism Trade Mission To Asia
To read the Whitehorse Star coverage of the Yukon Tourism Trade Mission To Asia, click here.
“Partnerships Developed With Vision”
Click here to read the “Partnerships Developed With Vision” article with NVD CEO Rich Thompson.
The Yukon Culinary Festival and Sourtoe Cocktail featured on the Steven and Chris Season Premiere
Watch amazing coverage of the Yukon Culinary Festival and an appearance by the Sourtoe Cocktail on the Steven and Chris Season Premiere! Click here to watch the episode.
NVD makes donation to Whitehorse Food Bank and announces partnership with Sysco Foods
NVD makes a $5000 donation to Whitehorse Food Bank and announces partnership with Sysco Foods. Click here for full story.
Global Edmonton News features the Sourtoe Cocktail
The Sourtoe Cocktail is in Edmonton for KDAYS. Click here to watch the Global Edmonton News interview.
“Here a decade, NVD encourages risk-taking”
Whitehorse Star coverage of NVD CEO Rich Thompson’s Dawson City Gold Show presentation. Click here for link to PDF.
Whitehorse Mayor Dan Curtis cuts ribbon at the NVD Place Grand Opening on June 03, 2014
NVD Place…Whitehorse’s new mall in the refurbished former Canadian Tire building…enjoyed their grand opening June 03, 2014 with an official ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Dan Curtis. Click here for the full story.
Yukon Premier brings famed Sourtoe Cocktail to swank Toronto hotel for the Invest Yukon Reception at PDAC 2014
National Post coverage of the famed Sourtoe Cocktail at the Invest Yukon Reception at PDAC 2014…Canada’s largest mining and investment conference. Click here for the full story.
Sourtoe Cocktail to be part of the exciting Yukon Session and Reception at PDAC 2014 in Toronto
Sourtoe Cocktail to be part of the exciting Yukon Session and Reception at PDAC 2014 in Toronto on Monday March 03. Click here for the more information and the schedule.
Northern Vision Development wins “Best Marketed Company” Award at the 2014 Frozen Globes
Northern Vision Development wins “Best Marketed Company” Award at the 2014 Frozen Globes. The ceremony was held in Whitehorse at the Coast High Country Inn on January 23rd. Click here for more information
The Follies returns July 29 and August 12 to the Coast High Country Inn
Listen to the CBC North radio interview with host Dave White about the debut of the Klondike Follies at the Coast High Country Inn July 29, 2017. Click here to hear the full interview.
Edgewater Hotel Re-opens April 18th, 2017 after $2.2 Million Room Renovation
The historic Edgewater Hotel reopened April 18, 2017 after a beautiful $2.2 million room renovation, creating a boutique hotel experience on the Yukon River Waterfront.
Coast Hotels holds annual convention in Whitehorse January 2017
Coast Hotels is holding their annual convention in Whitehorse at the Coast High Country Inn January 2017. Click here for more information.
Canada’s North Summit 2013
The Conference Board of Canada is holding the Canada’s North Summit in Whitehorse Oct 15 – 17. A remarkable slate of speakers, featuring success stories from communities, businesses, governments and other organizations across the North. The aim is to learn from lessons past and present, and the conference will focus on three areas: Connections, Communites […]
Monster’s Ball at the Coast High Country Inn
Celebrate Halloween at the Monster’s Ball at the Coast High Country Inn October 26. Spooktacular live bands, best costumes prizes and much much more. Tickets $35 and available at the Best Western Gold Rush Inn and Coast High Country Inn while they last. The biggest and best Halloween Part North of 60!
NVD Silver Sponsor of Yukon Geoscience Forum
Northern Vision Development LP is proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the 41st Yukon Geoscience Forum being held at the Coast High Country Inn November 17 -20. Click here to register today.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAWSON CITY, YUKON – JANUARY 16, 2024 – Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Trust and Northern Vision Development (“NVD”), owners of Downtown Dawson Limited Partnership (“DDLP”), are pleased to announce the expansion of their partnership with Coast Hotels with...
Northern Vision Development LP now a majority First Nation-owned Company
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Hyatt Place Whitehorse Opening Early 2025
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Yukon Premier Drinks 100,000th Sourtoe Cocktail
The Downtown Hotel in Dawson City, Yukon served the milestone 100,000th Sourtoe Cocktail to Yukon Premier Sandy Silver Tuesday night. After much speculation on who would claim the no-toe-riety of downing the 100,000th Sourtoe Cocktail, Sandy Silver, the Yukon’s...