Cambridge, affectionately known around the
world as William and Kate, during their 2016
Royal Visit. First Nation Chief Andy Carvill, of
the Carcross/Tagish First Nation, hosted the
Royal Couple, who enjoyed a cultural dance at
the Carcross Commons. Opened May to Sep-
tember, the Carcross Commons gathers 22 ar-
tisans’ boutiques, a restaurant, a coffee shop
and a playground. The Commons also hosts
the Skookum Jim’s House, currently home for
Parks Canada – Chilkoot office and a Mac Bride
museum exhibition about the Gold Rush.
The eyes of the world on Carcross was an
auspicious start for C/TMC to fulfill its new
mission: to build a private sector economy
in Carcross Southern Lakes Area that will cre-
ate a sustainable flow of jobs and business
The DakhkáKhwáan Dancers performing
during HaáShiyí – Our Songs, Carcross
(cultural event), August 2018
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