The Government of Yukon welcomes the Climb Yukon Association and the Polarettes Gymnastics Club into the new Whitehorse Gymnastics and Climbing Facility.
The project was made possible by an investment of $29.9 million from the Government of Canada through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program and more than $2.5 million from the Government of Yukon.
The Whitehorse Gymnastics and Climbing Facility creates more recreation spaces for Yukoners, helping meet the increased demand for gymnastics and climbing amenities for Whitehorse’s growing population. Along with gymnastics and climbing, the facility will host parkour and dance and have multipurpose rooms.
We are thrilled to see the new Whitehorse Gymnastics and Climbing Facility come to life – a project that’s been a long time coming for our gymnastics and climbing communities. This modern space gives athletes and active Yukoners a place that supports both recreation and competition. This new facility is an investment in our health, our youth and our future. We are deeply grateful to the Government of Canada for helping make this vision a reality as we support strong, vibrant communities across the territory.
This new facility represents a significant investment in the wellbeing of Yukoners. By supporting projects like the Whitehorse Gymnastics and Climbing Facility, we’re helping communities grow stronger, healthier and more connected. This space will serve generations of athletes, families and youth, and we’re proud to have partnered with the Government of Yukon to bring it to life.
The Polarettes Board, staff and athletes have worked for 12 years to improve the quality and availability of our gymnastics and parkour facility. The governments of Yukon and Canada embraced our vision for improving sport and recreation facilities in the Yukon and took action to realize our goal. Yukoners will be very impressed with the results. The new facility will enable us to provide gymnastics and parkour programming that will build strong minds and bodies of the tens of thousands of athletes in the decades to come.
This is a historic milestone for Yukon’s climbing community. For the first time, climbers of all ages and abilities will have access to a dedicated, world-class facility right here in Whitehorse. We’re incredibly grateful to the Government of Yukon and the Government of Canada for their support in making this vision a reality. Climb Yukon is excited to grow the sport and welcome more Yukoners to discover the joy of climbing.
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The new Whitehorse Gymnastics and Climbing Facility will be open to the public in fall 2025.
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The Government of Yukon owns the facility and will enter long-term leases with the Climb Yukon Association and the Polarettes Gymnastics Club.
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The facility exceeds National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings’ requirements by more than 35 per cent, in accordance with Our Clean Future.
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Construction of the facility was overseen by the Infrastructure Development Branch of the Government of Yukon’s Department of Community Services.
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The Government of Canada, through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, invested $29.9 million into the facility.
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The Government of Yukon contributed more than $2.5 million.
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The Whitehorse Gymnastics and Climbing Facility will host the gymnastics competitions for the Arctic Winter Games 2026 and Western Canadian Championships 2026.
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The facility will be open to the public in fall 2025.
Laura Seeley
Cabinet Communications
867-332-7627
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Natalie Van Sterthem
Communications, Community Services
867-333-9159
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