KDFN Heritage, Lands and Resources is starting a community plan for the Long Lake area in northeast Whitehorse.
Planning will focus on KDFN Settlement Lands along Long Lake Road, as well as KDFN’s broader interests in the surrounding area.
The Long Lake area has been important to KDFN for generations.
KDFN’s Community Lands Plan identifies the area as a preferred location for KDFN housing, while also recognizing important wildlife and heritage values.
Whitehorse is growing, and there is increasing pressure for additional housing. The Long Lake area is being considered for large-scale residential development as part of Whitehorse’s future growth.
Before decisions are made, KDFN wants to create a community plan for the area. A community plan will help guide KDFN’s decisions on Settlement Lands, and bring KDFN priorities into future planning with the City of Whitehorse and Yukon Government.
This work will happen in stages: First we will develop a broad community vision for Long Lake and the surrounding area. Next, we will look more closely at how KDFN Settlement Lands along Long Lake Road could be planned. And, finally, we will report back the results.
Long Lake & Beyond Visioning Workshop
Join us for an interactive commnity workshop about the big picture for Long Lake and the surrounding area.
We want to hear from you:
- What do you use this area for and why is it important to you?
- What do you think this area should be used for?
- Where might housing be appropriate?
- What lands, places or key values should be protected?
- As the area changes, how can we continue to care for the land, water and wildlife in a good way?
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Nàkwät’à Kų̀, 35 McIntyre Drive
Dinner and dessert will be provided. There will also be activities and draw prizes.
Please join us and help shape KDFN’s vision for the future of Long Lake.
Can’t Make the Workshop? Take the Online Survey
There is also an online survey you can complete if you cannot attend or have additional thoughts after the visioning workshop.
The survey opens November 18 and closes December 18, 2026.
Everyone who completes the survey will be entered to win one of five $100 grocery gift cards.
Long Lake Settlement Land Planning
Following the visioning work, KDFN will begin more detailed planning for Settlement Land parcels C-42B and C-143B along Long Lake Road.
This phase will look more closely at how KDFN Settlement Lands could be planned, including potential residential areas, community needs and existing Historical Submissions. Concept plans will be developed and brought back to the community for input.
A second community engagement session is expected for Spring 2027.
More details coming soon!
