Regional Opportunities
These characteristics provide the basis upon which many opportunities are evolving for the Corridor.
- Mineral exploration and production
- Oil and gas exploration and production in the southeast
- Forestry and lumber productions
- eco-tourism
The Northwest Transportation and Trade Corridor Capability Report, by highlighting these characteristics, illustrates the prominent opportunities associated with the Corridor's transportation, tourism, and industrial and economic development. Further, the report's review of the Corridor's comparative advantages, helps form the basis upon which a strategy can be prepared for the Corridor to complete effectively with southern corridors and ports.
The Yukon is known worldwide for its natural resources. The rich mineral resources of the territory - including gold, lead, zinc, copper and silver - are actively explored and mined. One gas field is producing in southeastern Yukon and further investment in the oil and gas sector is being pursued. The territory's high-quality, fine-grained wood appeals to overseas investors as do locally manufactured wood products, such as fine furniture, wood laminate stock and lumber. Tourism is the second largest industry, with stunning scenery and back country recreation opportunities allowing its continued success. Key Linkages- Highway - Alaska Highway, Campbell Highway, Whitehorse to Skagway, and Dempster Highway
- Railway - Fraser to Skagway, Whitepass Rail
- Airports - Whitehorse to Vancouver daily service
- Port - Skagway provides tidewater access for Yukon industrial and commercial products
Major Industries- Mining and Quarrying (gold, metals, ores)
- Tourism (parks, summer and winter activities)
- Construction, transportation)
New Opportunities- Mineral exploration and production
- Oil and gas exploration and production
- Forestry and lumber production
- Ecotourism
- Manufacturing
- Communications and transportation
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