WHITEHORSE, Yukon — Northern Vision Development Limited Partnership (NVD), the developer of Hyatt Place Whitehorse, has announced the framing of the five-storey hotel is now complete with siteworks, exterior envelope and interior work underway.
The new hotel is expected to open in summer 2025, and construction has been underway since July 2023 with approximately 40 to 50 tradespersons working onsite, 300,000 hours of labour invested and more than 20 local businesses providing services and supplies through the project’s general contractor, Ketza Construction.
The hotel will mark the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Canada’s Yukon Territory and offer the Hyatt Place brand’s design with inspiration from Yukon’s natural landscape and rich culture. The interior and exterior design is heavily influenced by local First Nation culture, reflecting both the history of the territory and the majority First Nation-ownership of NVD.
Hyatt Place Whitehorse will offer 115 guestrooms with separate spaces to sleep, work and play; five hospitality and social spaces, including an outside patio for receptions; and a lobby lounge and free breakfast bar featuring specialty and premium food-and-beverage offerings. Located in the heart of downtown Whitehorse on Main Street, the hotel will be steps away from shops, offices, restaurants, coffee shops, tourist attractions and the Yukon River waterfront.
“Over the years, NVD has invested significantly in hotel renovations and upgrades, but this Hyatt Place hotel is NVD’s first wholly new hotel development in its 20-year history. Seeing it come to life in downtown Whitehorse is a remarkable experience,” says Michael Hale, CEO, NVD. “We wish to acknowledge the commitment of the Hyatt team as well as Ketza Construction and the many local businesses, tradespersons and suppliers involved in the project. Hyatt Place Whitehorse will be a key venue to support tourism growth in the territory and we eagerly look forward to opening our doors and welcoming guests next year.”
“We’re energized to be part of this market-changing project in Whitehorse and we look forward to this opportunity to bring World of Hyatt to Canada’s North,” says Scott Richer, VP of Development and Owner Relations for Canada, Hyatt. “We remain committed to growing Hyatt’s brand footprint throughout Canada with meaning and intent. Hyatt Place Whitehorse is a testament to such approach. The Yukon is a vibrant and growing destination with national and international appeal. We can’t wait to be a proud and contributing member of this community.”
