A newly opened biathlon facility in Whitehorse, Yukon, will serve as a venue for athlete training and development, in addition to hosting the upcoming Arctic Winter Games and other sporting events.

The building replaces 40-year-old cabins with upgraded water and heating systems, improved accessibility, expanded and integrated spaces, and better parking options and driving routes. The project was funded through a joint investment of more than $3.8 million from the governments of Canada and Yukon.

Biathlon Yukon will own and operate the facility. Bill Curtis, president of the organization, said the facility marks a major milestone for sport development across the territory.

“Completing this project ahead of the Arctic Winter Games ensures our athletes, coaches, and officials have access to safe, modern, and fully functional infrastructure,” he said. “It strengthens Yukon’s sport and recreation system, supports high-performance development, and leaves a lasting legacy for the broader community.”

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