Build Your Career. Build Your Life
The Yukon is calling. Experience the magic where adventure meets opportunity under the Northern Lights.
The Yukon Build From Here Program
is a 5-week remote work, adventure,
and community integrated residency
in Whitehorse, Yukon
What's included?
Cost to participate: $2,500
Each cohort will welcome an intimate group of 5-10 adventure seekers to our Larger Than Life community.
A comprehensive turnkey experience (worth $4500) that covers all the essentials for your once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Live
Accommodation in a shared house for the full 5 weeks.
Exposure to local community/recreational groups, resources, and essentials
Learn
An Indigenous Cultural Exchange presentation to familiarize you with our regional first nation communities and their traditions.
Weekly personal and professional development workshops
Work
24-7 access to Whitehorse's premier co-working space - Northlight Innovation.
Access to an on-site community manager to support you with your local needs.
Play
2 shared vehicles for the cohort.
Guided Tours & Expeditions.
Weekly socials.
Why Yukon?
Yukon offers a quality of life unlike anywhere else in Canada. It’s a place where you can log off and step directly into the wild, all while being part of a warm, creative, and deeply rooted community.
The Great Outdoors: Your Backyard is the Wilderness
From the midnight sun to the deep winter snows, the Yukon is a year-round playground for adventure seekers.
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Challenge Yourself
Or cheer on competitors in the
• Yukon River Quest, the world's longest annual marathon paddling race (715km).
• Yukon Quest, one of the world’s toughest dog-sledding races.
• Artic Winter Games, featuring 20 thrilling sports bringing together athletes from across the circumpolar North. -
Natural Wonders
Explore the dramatic basalt cliffs of Miles Canyon, bath under the northern lights, or witness the majesty of the North's wildlife at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve.
A Vibrant Welcoming Community: Arts & Culture
Whitehorse is a hub of creativity and northern spirit, with a strong commitment to its heritage and Indigenous communities.
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Arts & Performance
Immerse yourself in a thriving scene of visual artists, musicians, and performers. Attend the Discovery Day Celebrations in Dawson City, Adäka Cultural Festival, Dawson City Music Festival, Paradise Music Festival, Yukon Rendezvous Festival, or explore our many culturally rich galleries and museums.
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Respect for the Land
The Yukon is the traditional territory of 14 First Nations and 8 transboundary Indigenous groups. We celebrate and honor the strong ties to local Indigenous groups, fostering a deep respect for the land and its history.
Key Attractions
Your new home is surrounded by history, nature, and relaxation. All these key attractions are easily accessible from Whitehorse.
Miles Canyon
An ancient landscape
just minutes from downtown
Miles Canyon
Almost nine million years ago, a rush of basaltic lava spread over a pre-glacial landscape a few kilometres from what is now downtown Whitehorse. A ribbon of fast-moving turquoise water runs between the cliffs that remain.
Mt. Sima
A community-driven, non-profit ski hill
just 15 minutes from downtown Whitehorse.
Mt. Sima
Year-round outdoor adventures, from winter skiing to summer downhill biking, make it a perfect destination for thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike!
Yukon Wildlife Preserve
View northern species like elk, moose,
and caribou in their natural habitat.
Wood Bison © Jake Paleczny, Yukon Wildlife Preserve
Yukon Wildlife Preserve
Just 25 minutes north of Whitehorse and open year-round.
Bull Moose © Jake Paleczny, Yukon Wildlife Preserve
Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs
Soak in 4 luxurious rock pools containing natural mineral rich hot springs water.
© Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs, Yukon, Canada
Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs
Scandinavian and Japanese Onsen healing practices are blended to create a unique wellness experience. Enjoy their saunas, steam rooms, relaxation rooms, lounge chairs, fire pits, walking paths, and ski trails. Or participate in the annual hair-freezing contest.
© Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs, Yukon, Canada
Compare your Cost of Living
Escape the high cost of living without sacrificing quality of life. Whitehorse offers a significant financial advantage over major Canadian cities, allowing your remote salary to go further.
Source: Livingcost
$2,153
Whitehorse
Monthly estimate for 1 person (renting)
$3,391
Toronto (+58%)
Monthly estimate for 1 person (renting)
$730,000
Whitehorse
Median Home Cost
$1M
Toronto (+37%)
Median Home Cost
The Takeaway
You would need approximately C$3,391 in Toronto to maintain the same standard of living you can enjoy with C$2,153 in Whitehorse. Build your savings, not your stress.
Eligibility Requirements
- 18+ years old
- Authorized to work in Canada – we do NOT sponsor work visas
- Are actively FT employed/self-employed for a remote tech role outside of Yukon.
- Have lived outside of Whitehorse for one full year before applying.
FAQs
Temperature late August – early September can reach a high of 25°C and a low of 0°C.
Your necessary work equipment, clothes, and if preferred, your hiking gear.
Outdoor necessities can be found at local stores. Camping/paddling/biking equipment will be provided for planned excursions and can also be rented for personal use from most local outfitters.
Your shared accommodation will come fully equipped with cooking and dining essentials.
No. Participants are to make their own travel arrangement and are free to fly in or take the adventurous drive here.
Yukon is on Mountain Time(-7 UTC) and does not observe daylight savings our clock remains unchanged during the year.
How it works
Your remote career deserves a backdrop of mountains, culture, and community.
Take the first step toward a life less ordinary.
Submit your interest
If you meet the eligibility criteria, fill out a quick application to tell us a little about yourself. Application does not guarantee admission.
Interview
If you are shortlisted, we’ll invite you for a 30-minute online interview.
This will be an opportunity for us to learn more about you and for us to answer any detailed questions you might have about the program, our community, or our beautiful city.
Confirmation
We will let you know by no later than June 30th if you have been selected for this cohort. You’ll then be required to complete a background and employment check to proceed.
Acceptance
If everything is approved, program fees are due by July 17th. You may then proceed to make your travel arrangements.
Program Starts!
Welcome to Whitehorse! You may arrive earlier if you wish. The program will officially kick off the afternoon of August 17th.
Program Ends
The last official day of program activities is September 11th. Your accommodation up to and including the night of September 12th. You’re welcome to make your own arrangements to continue staying after or travel back home.
Stop Dreaming. Start Building.
Take the first step toward a life less ordinary.