Relive the past in the unique setting offered by the Yukon Beringia Interpretive
Centre. The ancient land of Beringia, home to giants like the woolly mammoth, giant
short-faced bear, the ferocious scimitar cat and the First People, is mysterious and
magical. The Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre is both informative and engaging,
highlighting many aspects of a very distinct part of Yukon history.The facility offers exclusive use for groups as large as 300, for events
ranging from wedding receptions or ceremonies to business after-hours, lectures, seminars,
tours and school group bookings.
Use the Beringia Centre for…
Business Meetings & Business After-Hours
The Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre is in the perfect location for entertaining
out-of-town groups or as a gathering place for local business people. With a full range of
audio/visual equipment and a 200-seat theatre, the Beringia Centre provides the perfect
venue for meetings and presentations.
Special Events
Private dinners, award presentations and other events become more exciting when seated
under the magnificent presence of a woolly mammoth. The Centre’s ice age exhibits are
great conversation pieces and provide a unique backdrop when mingling with friends or
colleagues. The Beringia Centre has tables and chairs available for the occasion.
Receptions
For any reception, whether a wedding, cocktail ball or a thematic party, the Beringia
Centre offers a unique atmosphere and ample space. Many receptions have successfully been
hosted in the facility.
 Lectures & Seminars
The theatre with a wide variety of audio/visual equipment is available for multi-media
presentations, lectures and seminars. The comfortable theatre encourages interaction
between the audience and presenters. Other parts of the exhibit halls can be used to host
smaller events or breakout sessions.
The Beringia Centre advantage…
Facility
The Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre is housed in a representative and distinct
building which has become a Whitehorse landmark. Main features of the building are its two
large exhibit halls, the theatre, and a round entrance foyer. Throughout the facility
visitors find the world-famous ice age exhibits, but also plenty of room to host events.
The Centre’s courtyard offers an outdoor area, protected from wind, and ideal to set
up a BBQ…
Click here to
see a detailed view of the floor plan.
Location
The Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre is located in Whitehorse at Mile 914 on the
Alaska  Highway next to the Whitehorse International Airport and the Yukon
Transportation Museum. The drive from downtown Whitehorse via the North Access (Two Mile
Hill) or South Access (Robert Service Way) and the Alaska Highway takes less than 10
minutes.
Several events have been organized in conjunction with the Yukon
Transportation Museum as both places are in walking distance of each other. Contact the
Yukon Transportation Museum at (867) 668-4792 or email:
ytm@northwestel.net
Available Equipment
Theatre – A 200-seat theatre equipped with:Laptop (PC) and High Definition LCD projector for PowerPoint
presentations. Bring your presentations on CD-Rom!
DVD, VHS (DVHS, SVHS), and Beta SP players
Kodak carousel slide projector
overhead projector
three microphone options: podium microphone,
cordless microphone and a lapel microphone
podium
The renter is responsible to provide any
additional equipment that may be required for the event.
Tables and Chairs – The Beringia Centre has
4 rectangular
tables (1.5m x 76cm / 5’ x 2’6"); 2 larger rectangular tables (2.43m x 76cm
/ 8’ x 2’6"); 6 round tables (1.5m / 5’ diameter); and 5 smaller round
tables (0.61m round / 2’ round). Plenty of floor space is available to set up the
tables. The Beringia Centre also has 50 comfortable chairs available for events.
Cost
Included in the facility rental cost is the use of all equipment available in the
facility. Centre staff will be on site to assist with the use of the facility.
Rates
Please call 867-667-8855 to inquire about rental fees.
If required the Centre can be closed for the public to host events at times that would
fall into the regular hours of operation during the off-season (October - May).
Co-ordination
All proposed logistics, set-ups and delivery schedules must be reviewed and approved by
the Beringia Centre Manager in advance. Contracts with vendors are solely between the
Renter and the respective vendor. The Renter ensures that all vendors review and agree to
comply with all requirements established by the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre. The
Renter and/or vendor must provide any equipment required beyond what is available at the
Beringia Centre.
Serving liquor requires any Renter, vendor, or caterer to hold a
valid Government of Yukon Liquor License. Not-for-profit groups must apply for a Special
Occasion Permit from the Yukon Liquor Corporation. Private groups must apply
for a Reception Permit. Once these permits have been obtained the Beringia
Centre will provide a letter of permission allowing the group to serve
alcohol on the premises. Caterers who hold liquor licenses must ask the
Yukon Liquor Corporation for permission to serve alcohol away from their
regular location.
To apply for a Special Occasion Permit or Reception
Permit contact the Yukon Liquor
Corporation: ph (867) 667-5245, email yukon.liquor@gov.yk.ca
Download the Beringia Centre event booking form here. Upon receipt of the form the Beringia Centre
will contact you to confirm your booking and make arrangements for your event.
RegulationsBeringia Centre staff will be on site to help with the logistics
of the event. Staffing is mandatory for all events.
All decorations or set-up for the event must be approved in advance
by the Beringia Centre Manager.
Smoking is not permitted in the facility. Ashtrays are located
outdoors if necessary.
Clean-up has to be provided through the Renter and has to follow
immediately after the event.
Liabilities are ensued by the Renter, including cost of repairs,
restoration, or replacement in the event of damage to the Centre, its equipment, or
exhibits.
The Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre shall be held blameless for
all claims arising out of the Renter’s use of the Centre’s property. The Renter
assumes full responsibility for theft, loss, or damage to any property and equipment
brought to the Centre by the Renter, subcontractors, vendors, or agents.
Please contact the Beringia Centre Manager for more
details.
Ph: (867) 667-8855, Fax: (867) 667-8854, Email: beringia@gov.yk.ca |
