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Title:

Peel Watershed Wilderness Tourism Expansion

Agreement Number:

2526-CN-000034

Agreement Value:

$99,999.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 21, 2025 - Mar 31, 2028

Description:

Nahanni Wilderness Adventures Ltd. will develop wilderness tourism operations in the Peel Watershed from Mayo, Yukon

Organization:

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Expected Results:

As a result of the project, Nahanni Wilderness Adventures Ltd. will create 3 new full time-equivalent positions and maintain 3 existing jobs while expanding 2 additional roles, establishing sustainable employment. The project will position Mayo as a recognized departure for wilderness tourism, generating visitor spending that supports local business including air charter services, accommodation providers, and other service businesses.

Location:

WHITEHORSE, Yukon, CA Y1A 2Z6

Reference Number:

0780-2025-2026-Qrt3-0000038

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

12904479

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Operating Name:

NAHANNI WILDERNESS ADVENTURES LTD

Recipient's Legal Name:

NAHANNI WILDERNESS ADVENTURES LTD

Federal Riding Name:

Yukon

Federal Riding Number:

60001

Program:

IDEANorth

Program Purpose:

Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth) makes foundational investments in economic infrastructure, sector development and capacity building to help position Northerners in the territories to take advantage of Canada's innovation economy. The IDEANorth program focuses on four priority areas: economic growth and sector development; business scale-up, productivity and innovation; small-scale economic infrastructure development; and foundational economic infrastructure.